Practitioner
Duration: 5 Days
Exam included: Yes
Price: Contact ELS
The Unit Ammunition Store Person (UAS) course is designed to develop competent personnel capable of safely managing, accounting for, storing, issuing and maintaining Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) within unit and operational environments. Aligned to Defence Safety Authority (DSA) 02.OME and DSA 03.OME requirements, the course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to undertake Unit Ammunition Store Person responsibilities while ensuring compliance with explosive safety regulations and ammunition management policies.
Through a combination of theory and practical application, learners develop an understanding of ammunition classification and recognition, explosive safety principles, accounting procedures, stock management, storage requirements, transportation regulations, inspection processes, and documentation requirements. Participants will also explore ammunition forecasting, receipt and issue procedures, inventory management, security requirements, Free From Explosives (FFE) processes, and the responsibilities associated with the Unit Ammunition Store Person role.
Unit Ammunition Store Person (UAS) instructor-led course booking:
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What does it cover?
- Fundamental explosive safety principles and OME regulations
- Ammunition classification, hazard divisions and compatibility groups
- Ammunition nomenclature, markings and recognition
- Ammunition accounting and stock control procedures
- Receipt, issue and transfer of ammunition and explosives
- Ammunition forecasting and demand management processes
- Ammunition storage requirements and storage compatibility principles
- Magazine and storehouse management procedures
- Explosive limits, quantity-distance principles and licensing considerations
- Ammunition inspection procedures and serviceability assessments
- Security requirements for ammunition and explosive holdings
- Safe handling, packaging and transportation requirements
- Documentation, record keeping and audit requirements
- Free From Explosives (FFE) procedures and certification requirements
- Management of ammunition discrepancies, defects and incidents
- Unit Ammunition Store Person duties, responsibilities and accountabilities
Why is it important?
The safe management and accountability of ammunition and explosives is a critical responsibility within any Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) environment. Unit Ammunition Store Persons play a vital role in ensuring ammunition is safely stored, accurately accounted for, correctly issued and maintained in accordance with regulatory, operational and safety requirements.
Developed to support the requirements of DSA 02.OME and DSA 03.OME (JSP 482), this course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to fulfil Unit Ammunition Store Person duties and support the safe management of ammunition throughout its lifecycle. Effective ammunition management reduces the risk of accidents, prevents stock losses, ensures regulatory compliance and supports operational readiness.
Gain recognition for your ability to:
- Apply explosive safety principles within ammunition storage environments
- Interpret and apply ammunition management regulations and procedures
- Conduct accurate ammunition accounting and stock reconciliation activities
- Identify ammunition types, classifications, markings and compatibility requirements
- Manage ammunition receipt, issue and transfer activities
- Maintain compliant ammunition storage facilities and records
- Conduct ammunition inspections and determine serviceability status
- Apply security measures for the protection of ammunition holdings
- Implement safe handling, transportation and storage procedures
- Conduct Free From Explosives (FFE) inspections and certification activities
- Identify hazards and manage risks associated with ammunition storage operations
- Support audits, inspections and assurance activities involving ammunition management
This certification demonstrates that learners have attained the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively as a Unit Ammunition Store Person and support safe, compliant and accountable ammunition management within an OME environment.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for personnel who are required to undertake the duties of a Unit Ammunition Store Person (UAS) and are responsible for the management, storage, accounting, issue and control of Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME).
This course is suitable for:
- Personnel nominated or appointed as Unit Ammunition Store Persons (UASPs)
- Ammunition storekeepers and ammunition account holders
- Military and civilian personnel responsible for ammunition management activities
- Personnel involved in the receipt, issue, storage and transportation of ammunition
- Individuals responsible for maintaining ammunition records and stock accountability
- Managers and supervisors overseeing ammunition storage facilities and explosive holdings
- Personnel involved in ammunition inspections, audits and assurance activities
- Personnel requiring a detailed understanding of ammunition regulations, explosive safety and storage requirements
- Individuals preparing for appointment to ammunition management or ammunition store supervisory roles
Attendees should be required by their organisation to undertake Unit Ammunition Store Person responsibilities or be preparing for appointment to such a role.