DEFEXO064 Load and unload platforms

Release: 2

DEFEXO064 Load and unload platforms

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 DEFEO401D Load and unload platforms. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 3.1 removed PC 1.1 reworded Elements 2 and 3 merged

Application

This unit describes the skills required to load and unload explosive ordnance to and from sea, land and air military platforms. This includes all military operational sea, land and air systems/equipment where the explosive ordnance is designed to be used by the system/equipment in support of its offensive or defensive characteristics/capabilities. This unit applies to those required to load and unload explosive ordnance to and from sea, land and air military platforms. 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 broad 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 explosive ordnance for loading/unloading	1.1	Identify explosive ordnance and determine appropriate handling, loading/unloading and storage requirements
1.2	Identify special to purpose handling/transport equipment and safety/emergency procedures associated with the task
1.3	Identify additional fittings and aids for loading/unloading and ascertain their availability and serviceability
1.4	Prepare explosive ordnance for loading/unloading
1.5	Prepare and position lifting/transfer equipment appropriate for the loading/unloading task
2	Load/unload platform	2.1	Lift/move/relocate explosive ordnance
2.2	Position and utilise additional fittings and/or loading aids
2.3	Fit or remove explosive ordnance from the platform
2.4	Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans
2.5	Complete associated documentation and forward to relevant personnel

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 DEFEO401D Load and unload platforms.

Links

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