5.10 Assess the feasibility of repair of an explosive substance or article

Key Role
Maintenance
Unit
5
Reference
5.10
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to assess the feasibility of an explosive substance or article repair in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can assess the amount and level of wear or damage to the component, and determine the work required to bring the component back to the specified condition, complying with the appropriate quality standards 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 managers and 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 process for the explosive substance or article to be repaired
P3 assess the amount and level of wear or damage to the component, and determine the work required to bring the component back to the specified condition
P4 report on findings and conclusions on the feasibility and cost effectiveness of repairs
P5 seek or grant approval to conduct the repair, through the appropriate channels
P6 maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times
P7 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 design and functioning of the explosive substance or article
K5 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K6 the customer’s objectives and needs
K7 how to interpret engineering specifications and how these inform your recommendations
K8 how to assess the condition of components for re-use
K9 how to determine the feasibility and viability of repairs
K10 component repair methods and techniques reporting lines and procedures maintenance
K11 procedures and related specifications
K12 maintenance records and documentation procedures
K13 equipment operating and care and control procedures
K14 maintenance authorization procedures waste streams and disposal procedures
K15 the tools and test equipment to be used, how to use them, and any additional diagnostic methods that might be needed to support your recommendations
K16 how to carry out a risk assessment
K17 the implications, for the process or system as a whole, of the quality of the different components within it
K18 configuration management procedures
K19 any confidentiality requirements
K20 the relevant quality standards and compliance regime

Scope and Range

1. Types of component to be assessed for repair: standard repairs; nonstandard
repairs
2. Recommendations: to be repaired to full operational standard; to be
repaired to a lower requirement for restricted use; to be disposed of