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Remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft

Remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEXO113
State Code
AVR73
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
05/08/2016
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft. These removal operations can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime, peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/authority, as part of a joint services and/or coalition operation and also in training. The damaged aircraft can be friendly, enemy or of unknown origin.This unit applies to those required to remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft.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 supervise others, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for removal operations
  • 1.1 Collect, store and check for presence and serviceability equipment, tools and stores required for removal operations
  • 1.2 Brief personnel required to participate on their duties and advise of their responsibilities
  • 1.3 Establish and maintain liaison with other agencies
  • 1.4 Conduct planning prior to arrival at scene
2 Conduct render-safe procedures/disposal and removal of explosive ordnance
  • 2.1 Locate and identify explosive ordnance and associated components
  • 2.2 Identify and prepare equipment, tools and stores required to remove, dispose of/render explosive ordnance safe
  • 2.3 Advise controlling authority of safety and evacuation requirements
  • 2.4 Determine and plan method of conducting removal, disposal/render-safe procedure
  • 2.5 Operate equipment in accordance with current instructions
  • 2.6 Inspect explosive ordnance and immediate area and declare safe or plan alternate disposal operation
3 Finalise activities
  • 3.1 Recover, refurbish and secure equipment
  • 3.2 Conduct post explosive ordnance removal clearance
  • 3.3 Complete and process explosive ordnance removal reports
  • 3.4 Provide technical evidence to investigations, inquiries and courts as required
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWW3 DEF52115 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Qualification
BFU3 DEF50320 Diploma of Explosives Qualification