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Perform purging

Perform purging

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEXO509
State Code
BBC12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
26/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Original Release Date
17/08/2017
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to purge explosive ordnance or containers.It includes preparing for explosive ordnance testing, conducting and monitoring purging and finalising purging procedures.This unit applies to persons who are required to purge explosive ordnance or containers.Purging of explosive ordnance or containers is required to be performed on a range of explosive ordnance and specialised containers during maintenance processes.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for testing
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm purging requirements from work requests/instructions
  • 1.2 Apply relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, throughout the operation
  • 1.3 Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools and equipment required for the tests
  • 1.4 Identify, acquire, prepare, move and position explosive ordnance or containers in preparation for the task, in accordance with operational procedures
  • 1.5 Prepare purging equipment and set required flow and pressure specifications in accordance with operational procedures
  • 1.6 Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.7 Monitor and maintain environmental conditions in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Conduct and monitor purging
  • 2.1 Monitor purging process in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Purge explosive ordnance or container in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.3 Apply emergency response and contingency procedures, as required
3 Finalise purging procedures
  • 3.1 Process explosive ordnance or containers in accordance with tasking requirements
  • 3.2 Maintain equipment/tools in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain documentation and records in accordance with statutory, organisational and workshop requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV27 DEFEO509D Perform purging Unit of competency
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