Application
This unit describes the skills required to maintain actuating devices 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 actuating devices 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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
Identify, analyse and confirm maintenance requirements of actuating devices | |||
Identify, acquire and confirm actuating devices to be maintained | |||
Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components | |||
Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility | |||
Monitor and maintain environmental conditions | |||
Inspect actuating devices | |||
Conduct authorised maintenance | |||
Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans | |||
Conduct and record required tests | |||
Return actuating devices to storage or transport condition | |||
Ensure serviceability of equipment/tools | |||
Conduct housekeeping procedures | |||
Maintain documentation and records |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes: |
conducting manual handling and using team lifting techniques conducting tests handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances identifying and selecting appropriate tools and equipment identifying types of actuating devices using PPE |
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes: |
basic knowledge of: legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining actuating devices organisational safety requirements operational knowledge of: colour coding, marking and labels documentation requirements effects of environmental conditions maintenance procedures operational safety operations, characteristics and limitations of actuating devices to be maintained operations, characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment used in maintenance testing procedures |
Assessment Conditions
Candidates must complete assessment using live explosives. This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site. Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Resources for assessment must include access to: a range of relevant exercises and case studies applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
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. |
Sectors
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Explosive ordnance |