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Maintain small arms ammunition

Maintain small arms ammunition

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEO510C
State Code
AVV28
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
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Description
This unit covers the competency required to maintain small arms ammunition to depot level maintenance requirements as specified by the Australian Defence Force.The unit includes the identification and selection of tools and equipment, the application of organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for maintenance
  • 1.1 Maintenance requirements of small arms ammunition is identified from work requests/instructions, analysed and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work health and safety requirements, including those contained in organisation procedures, are applied throughout the operation
  • 1.3 Small arms ammunition to be maintained is identified, confirmed and acquired in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, and technical documentation
  • 1.4 Technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 1.5 Net explosive quantities and compatibility are identified, calculated, assessed and applied throughout the operation
  • 1.6 Environmental conditions are monitored and, where appropriate, maintained in accordance with organisation policy
2. Maintain small arms ammunition
  • 2.1 Small arms ammunition is inspected in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.2 Relevant maintenance is conducted in accordance with organisation procedures, technical specifications and drawings
  • 2.3 Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisation policy
  • 2.4 Relevant tests are conducted and recorded in accordance with organisation procedures, technical specifications and drawings
3. Complete the maintenance activity
  • 3.1 Small arms ammunition is 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 Housekeeping procedures are conducted in accordance with workshop requirements
  • 3.4 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.
Small arms ammunition include:
All items currently on the Australian Defence Force in-service small arms ammunition inventory
Organisation may include:
The Defence organisation
Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance
Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance
Technical references may include:
Technical drawings
Technical reference pamphlets
Other publications
Orders and instructions
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:
Heat
Humidity
Pressure
Air quality
Relevant maintenance may include:
Components change out
Cleaning
Painting
Fuzing and defuzing
Tests may include:
Continuity tests
Measuring
Gauging
Processing may include:
Forwarding small arms ammunition for inspection, testing, maintenance, storage or issue, and may include some additional preparation such as packaging
Documentation and records may include:
Timesheets
Work records
Receipt and issue records
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with organisation safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining small arms ammunition.
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
conduct relevant tests
maintain documentation

Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated small arms ammunition maintenance 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 to facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC58 DEFEXO510 Maintain small arms ammunition Unit of competency
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