Unit of competency Outline
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Establish and operate an explosive field storage site
Establish and operate an explosive field storage site
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEXO068
DEFEXO068
State Code
AVR98
AVR98
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to establish and operate an explosive field storage site. It includes establishing the site maintaining all explosive safety and work health and safety (WHS) requirements, operating the site in support of the organisation and maintaining all relevant documentation. It does not cover the planning of the site.This unit applies to those required to establish and operate an explosive field storage site to support an operational or training deployment.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 as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish an explosive field storage site
- 1.1 Establish explosive field storage site layout in accordance with the authorised plan
- 1.2 Identify and apply safety and security requirements
2 Operate an explosive field storage site
- 2.1 Issue and receive explosives in accordance with demand
- 2.2 Monitor and report consumption rates
- 2.3 Identify and report operational requirements
- 2.4 Identify, calculate, analyse and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation
- 2.5 Apply lifting policies
3 Maintain documentation
- 3.1 Action explosives documentation impacting serviceability or operational restrictions
- 3.2 Maintain explosives records
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|---|---|---|---|
| AWY5 | DEF42115 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | Qualification |
| BFU7 | DEF30120 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | Qualification |
| AWY1 | DEF32315 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | Qualification |
| BFU4 | DEF40120 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | Qualification |
| AE334 | DEFSS00027 | Explosive Ordnance Manager (EOM) | Skill set |