Assessor Resource

AHCEXP301
Handle and store explosives

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, store, load and transport explosives in line with established industry standards.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. This includes using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

Licensing conditions apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for the handling of explosives

1.1 Identify and action work health and safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements for the handling, storage and transport of specified quantities of explosives

1.2 Check for damaged or defective explosives and take action according to enterprise procedures

1.3 Conduct risk assessment for handling explosives that addresses local conditions and factors, and implement safety procedures

1.4 Prepare and display signage and placarding on vehicles or storage facilities for explosives as directed by legislative requirements

1.5 Identify and implement, where necessary, emergency procedures for the transportation, handling and storage of explosives

1.6 Establish monitoring and recording systems for authorisation to handle, store and transport explosives that comply with the Australian Explosives code and other legislative requirements

2. Transport explosives

2.1 Establish arrangements to maintain the integrity and security of transported explosives in line with enterprise requirements

2.2 Institute security procedures to ensure explosives arrive at the destination in tact according to specified time and condition

2.3 Implement workplace strategies to carry out emergency procedures as required in compliance with legislative requirements

2.4 Load and transport explosives safely and in accordance with legislative and individual enterprise requirements

3. Store explosives

3.1 Define and action the requirements for the safe and secure storage of explosives in accordance with legislative requirements

3.2 Define requirements for personnel authorised to gain access to explosives

3.3 Assess storage conditions to ensure they meet requirements for safe storage of explosives

3.4 Monitor and maintain security in accordance with legislative requirements

3.5 Accurately implement and maintain recording systems for the handling and storage of explosives in accordance with legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

handle, transport and store explosives safely and in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements

conduct risk assessment and implement safe work procedures

correctly and safely load and transport components of explosives in accordance with regulatory and enterprise requirements

establish monitoring and recording systems for handling, storing and transporting explosives according to legislative requirements

display placards on vehicles transporting explosives

implement security procedures for all explosives on hand

follow procedures for dealing with an emergency with transported or stored explosives

use standard industry terminology

apply work health and safety policies and procedures when handling, transporting and storing explosives

apply policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the public

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

local conditions and factors in the handling, transporting and storage of explosives

care and preventive measures required to eliminate risk of fire and deterioration of stored materials

procedures for buying commercial explosives and blasting agents from licensed dealers and Government agencies

how to comply with Australian Explosives Code

identification of defective or damaged explosives

environmental conditions required for safe storage

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for the handling of explosives

1.1 Identify and action work health and safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements for the handling, storage and transport of specified quantities of explosives

1.2 Check for damaged or defective explosives and take action according to enterprise procedures

1.3 Conduct risk assessment for handling explosives that addresses local conditions and factors, and implement safety procedures

1.4 Prepare and display signage and placarding on vehicles or storage facilities for explosives as directed by legislative requirements

1.5 Identify and implement, where necessary, emergency procedures for the transportation, handling and storage of explosives

1.6 Establish monitoring and recording systems for authorisation to handle, store and transport explosives that comply with the Australian Explosives code and other legislative requirements

2. Transport explosives

2.1 Establish arrangements to maintain the integrity and security of transported explosives in line with enterprise requirements

2.2 Institute security procedures to ensure explosives arrive at the destination in tact according to specified time and condition

2.3 Implement workplace strategies to carry out emergency procedures as required in compliance with legislative requirements

2.4 Load and transport explosives safely and in accordance with legislative and individual enterprise requirements

3. Store explosives

3.1 Define and action the requirements for the safe and secure storage of explosives in accordance with legislative requirements

3.2 Define requirements for personnel authorised to gain access to explosives

3.3 Assess storage conditions to ensure they meet requirements for safe storage of explosives

3.4 Monitor and maintain security in accordance with legislative requirements

3.5 Accurately implement and maintain recording systems for the handling and storage of explosives in accordance with legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

handle, transport and store explosives safely and in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements

conduct risk assessment and implement safe work procedures

correctly and safely load and transport components of explosives in accordance with regulatory and enterprise requirements

establish monitoring and recording systems for handling, storing and transporting explosives according to legislative requirements

display placards on vehicles transporting explosives

implement security procedures for all explosives on hand

follow procedures for dealing with an emergency with transported or stored explosives

use standard industry terminology

apply work health and safety policies and procedures when handling, transporting and storing explosives

apply policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the public

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

local conditions and factors in the handling, transporting and storage of explosives

care and preventive measures required to eliminate risk of fire and deterioration of stored materials

procedures for buying commercial explosives and blasting agents from licensed dealers and Government agencies

how to comply with Australian Explosives Code

identification of defective or damaged explosives

environmental conditions required for safe storage

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and action work health and safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements for the handling, storage and transport of specified quantities of explosives 
Check for damaged or defective explosives and take action according to enterprise procedures 
Conduct risk assessment for handling explosives that addresses local conditions and factors, and implement safety procedures 
Prepare and display signage and placarding on vehicles or storage facilities for explosives as directed by legislative requirements 
Identify and implement, where necessary, emergency procedures for the transportation, handling and storage of explosives 
Establish monitoring and recording systems for authorisation to handle, store and transport explosives that comply with the Australian Explosives code and other legislative requirements 
Establish arrangements to maintain the integrity and security of transported explosives in line with enterprise requirements 
Institute security procedures to ensure explosives arrive at the destination in tact according to specified time and condition 
Implement workplace strategies to carry out emergency procedures as required in compliance with legislative requirements 
Load and transport explosives safely and in accordance with legislative and individual enterprise requirements 
Define and action the requirements for the safe and secure storage of explosives in accordance with legislative requirements 
Define requirements for personnel authorised to gain access to explosives 
Assess storage conditions to ensure they meet requirements for safe storage of explosives 
Monitor and maintain security in accordance with legislative requirements 
Accurately implement and maintain recording systems for the handling and storage of explosives in accordance with legislative requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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