DEFEXO047 Maintain gun ammunition

Release: 2

DEFEXO047 Maintain gun ammunition

Modification History

Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions.
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO517D Maintain gun ammunition. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.2 removed PC 3.1 reworded

Application

This unit describes the skills required to maintain gun ammunition to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer. The unit includes the identification and selection of tools and equipment, the application of organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements. This unit applies to those required to maintain gun ammunition to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for maintenance	1.1	Identify, analyse and confirm maintenance requirements of gun ammunition
1.2	Identify, acquire and confirm gun ammunition to be maintained
1.3	Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components
1.4	Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility
1.5	Monitor and maintain environmental conditions
2	Maintain gun ammunition	2.1	Inspect gun ammunition
2.2	Conduct authorised maintenance
2.3	Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans
2.4	Conduct and record required tests
3	Finalise the maintenance activity	3.1	Return gun ammunition to storage or transport condition
3.2	Ensure serviceability of equipment/tools
3.3	Conduct housekeeping procedures
3.4	Maintain documentation and records

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO517D Maintain gun ammunition.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9