Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:48 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:48 AM AWST
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Examine and certify free from explosive ordnance
Examine and certify free from explosive ordnance
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEO204C
DEFEO204C
State Code
AVT23
AVT23
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to examine and certify explosive ordnance packaging and non explosive dangerous goods packaging as being free from explosives (FFE) and arisings for salvage or return.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for certification
- 1.1 Requirement for certification is identified from work requests/instructions, analysed and confirmed
- 1.2 Work health and safety requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation
- 1.3 Suitable location to carry out operation is identified and prepared
- 1.4 Equipment required for the certification process is identified, acquired and prepared for use
2. Certify as free from explosives
- 2.1 Examinations are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- 2.2 Items confirmed as being FFE are labelled in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements
- 2.3 Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisational policy
3. Carry out post certification procedures
- 3.1 Packaging, arisings and salvage is prepared as being FFE in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- 3.2 Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisational 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.
Organisation may include:
Defence organisation
Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance
Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance
Examinations may include:
Visual inspection of arisings and salvage to confirm items have been functioned
Visual inspection of containers to confirm status
Contingency procedures may include:
Organisational procedures to be applied in the event that explosive ordnance and/or associated components are found in the packaging
Arisings may include:
Produce
Range produce
All functioned items of explosive ordnance and associated components
Preparing packaging, arisings and salvage may include:
Defacing stencils
Packing arisings and salvage
Removing and destroying consumables and data cards
Removing labels such as hazard classification and UN number
Replacing fitments required by specifications
Documentation will include:
Certified FFE labels
Salvage/return labels
Organisation may include:
Defence organisation
Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance
Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance
Examinations may include:
Visual inspection of arisings and salvage to confirm items have been functioned
Visual inspection of containers to confirm status
Contingency procedures may include:
Organisational procedures to be applied in the event that explosive ordnance and/or associated components are found in the packaging
Arisings may include:
Produce
Range produce
All functioned items of explosive ordnance and associated components
Preparing packaging, arisings and salvage may include:
Defacing stencils
Packing arisings and salvage
Removing and destroying consumables and data cards
Removing labels such as hazard classification and UN number
Replacing fitments required by specifications
Documentation will include:
Certified FFE labels
Salvage/return labels
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
adhere to operational safety requirements
identify explosive ordnance, explosive components and explosive contaminants
certify as being FFE
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 under conditions which accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
facilities and resources used in the packaging, storage, distribution and 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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
adhere to operational safety requirements
identify explosive ordnance, explosive components and explosive contaminants
certify as being FFE
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 under conditions which accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
facilities and resources used in the packaging, storage, distribution and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVS32 | DEFEXO004 | Examine and certify free from explosives | Unit of competency |
