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Perform purging

Perform purging

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEO509D
State Code
AVV27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
15/03/2012
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Description
This unit covers the competency required to purge explosive ordnance or containers.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for testing
  • 1.1 Purging requirements are identified from work requests/instructions and are confirmed
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation
  • 1.3 Technical references, tools and equipment required for the tests are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 1.4 Explosive ordnance or containers are identified, acquired, prepared, moved and positioned in preparation for the task
  • 1.5 Purging equipment is prepared and the required flow and pressure specifications are set in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 1.6 Net explosive quantities and compatibility are identified, calculated, assessed and applied throughout the operation
  • 1.7 Environmental conditions are monitored and maintained in accordance with organisation policy
2. Conduct and monitor purging
  • 2.1 Purging process is monitored in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 2.2 Explosive ordnance or container is purged in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.3 Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisation policy
3. Finalise purging procedures
  • 3.1 Explosive ordnance or containers are processed in accordance with the requirements specified in the work request
  • 3.2 Equipment/tools are maintained in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 3.3 Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisation and workshop requirements
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.
Purging may include:
Maintenance of specified pressures
Replacement of air with another gas
Total evacuation of air
Organisation may include:
Defence organisation
Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance
Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance
Technical references may include:
Technical drawings
Technical reference pamphlets
Orders and instructions
Other publications
Containers may include:
Missile containers
Torpedo containers
Other pressurised containers
Net explosive quantities 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
Monitoring may include:
Maintaining specified pressures
Processing may include:
Forwarding explosive ordnance or containers for inspection, testing, maintenance, storage or issue, and may include some additional preparation such as packaging
Documentation and records may include
Receipt and issue records
Timesheets
Work records
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with:
organisational safety requirements
appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements
Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to:
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 work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation 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:
DEFEO101D 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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC12 DEFEXO509 Perform purging Unit of competency
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