5.6 Implement the complex removal of explosive substances and/or articles

Key Role
Maintenance
Unit
5
Reference
5.6
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to implement the complex removal of explosive substances and/or articles in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can check the condition of the removed components, and record those that may require replacement. Reporting any instances where the removal activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified faults outside the planned task 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 maintenance supervisors.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 follow the relevant maintenance procedures to carry out the required removal work
P3 ensure that the tools used are fit for purpose
P4 carry out the removal activities within the limits of your authority
P5 check the condition of the removed components, and record those that may require replacement
P6 take suitable precautions to prevent damage to components, tools and equipment during removal
P7 report any instances where the removal activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified faults outside the planned task
P8 label, store or discard the removed components, in accordance with approved procedures
P9 complete the relevant maintenance records accurately, and pass them on to the appropriate person
P10 dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures
P11 maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times
P12 comply with the appropriate quality standards

Knowledge and Understanding

K1 the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures governing explosives and their implications for your area of work K2 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K3 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and/or article
K4 the functioning of the explosive substances and/or articles covered by the maintenance programme
K5 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K6 waste streams and disposal procedures
K7 reporting lines and procedures
K8 the competences of the personnel involved
K9 the requirements of the maintenance policy, plan and procedures
K10 component removal methods and techniques, as prescribed in the relevant documentation using the appropriate tools and in the correct sequence
K11 your organization’s and your customer’s requirements
K12 the timescales involved
K13 the tools and test equipment to be used, how to use them and additional diagnostic methods relevant to the test being carried out
K14 equipment operating and care and control procedures
K15 the risks associated with your work and their potential consequences and how the contingency plan addresses these
K16 the implications for the process or system as a whole of the quality of the different components within it
K17 configuration management procedures
K18 any confidentiality requirements
K19 the relevant quality standards and compliance regime

Scope and Range

1. Level and extent of responsibility: fault diagnosis of complex systems; testing and evaluating equipment and interpreting results; coaching others in removal tasks
2. Assets or equipment to be removed: non-complex explosive articles; complex explosive articles
3. Types of removal procedures and activities: critical routine and non-routine removal tasks; fault diagnosis and repair; authorization of work to be carried out by others; sign off of work carried out by others