Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to gauge explosive ordnance and/or components for inspection, testing, maintenance or to determine serviceability.

Application of the Unit 

This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to gauge explosive ordnance and/or components to confirm compliance with established design parameters and/or other specifications, references or publications.

Gauging requires the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to:

• calculate and apply net explosive quantity
• assess and apply compatibility
• maintain documentation.

Pre-requisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare for gauging of explosive ordnance 

1.1 Requirement for explosive ordnance gauging  is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed

1.2 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation

1.3 Technical references , tools and equipment  required for the gauging are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures

1.4 Explosive ordnance to be gauged is acquired, prepared, moved and positioned in preparation for the task

1.5 Net explosive quantities  and compatibility  are identified, calculated, assessed and applied throughout the operation

1.6 Environmental conditions  are monitored and maintained in accordance with organisational policy

2. Gauging explosive ordnance 

2.1 Explosive ordnance is gauged in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.2 Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisational policy

3. Finalise the gauging operation 

3.1 Equipment/tools are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.2 Documentation and records  are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisation  and workshop requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• apply compatibility constraints
• apply environmental constraints
• apply safety policies and structures
• calculate net explosive quantity
• conduct housekeeping
• maintain documentation
• read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions and drawings related to explosive ordnance gauging
• use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge 

• assessment of compatibility
• calculation of net explosive quantity
• characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance to be gauged
• effects of environmental conditions
• gauging procedures
• operations, characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment required for the breaking down of explosive ordnance
• organisational documentation requirements
• organisational safety information sources
• organisational safety policies and structures

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

• ensure the item is compliant upon completion of gauging task
• comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

• work safely within an explosive ordnance environment
• calculate and apply net explosive quantity
• assess and apply compatibility
• maintain documentation.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site.

Method of assessment 

This unit may be assessed with the following unit:

• PUADEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

• direct observation
• interviewing the candidate
• journals and workplace documentation
• third party reports from supervisors
• written or oral questions.

RANGE STATEMENT 

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised  wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Explosive ordnance gauging may be conducted 

To confirm continued compliance of the item to established design parameters

Technical references may include 

Orders and instructions

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Other publications

Tools and equipment may include 

Beryllium tools

Special handling equipment

Special tools required for the gauging

Net explosive quantities may include 

The explosive capacity calculated in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance

Compatibility is 

Assessed in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials

Environmental conditions may include 

Air quality

Heat

Humidity pressure

Documentation and records may include 

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records

Organisation may include 

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance