12.17 Assist with the movement and transportation of munitions

Key Role
Search & Clearance
Unit
12
Reference
12.17
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to assist with the movement and transportation of munitions in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can use appropriate equipment and resources effectively assisting in the implementation of the plan as directed to the recognized standards and manufacturer’s instructions in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives work activities. This includes people working as munition clearance support personnel.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with relevant health and safety, environmental and other regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm the availability of resources to implement the plan
P3 use appropriate equipment and resources effectively, to the recognized standards and manufacturer’s instructions
P4 assist in the implementation of the plan as directed

Knowledge and Understanding

K1 the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures and their implications for your area of work
K2 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K3 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K4 the capabilities, limitations and uses of equipment and resources
K5 the effects of a successful plan, and the consequences of an unsuccessful one
K6 methods of packaging, loading and transporting munitions

Scope and Range

Different methods of moving munitions: remotely; manually