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DEFEO101D
Work safely with explosive ordnance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This competency normally applies in any installation or organisation involved in the storage, distribution, maintenance and use of explosive ordnance; this includes research and development establishments, and proof and experimental establishments.

Explosive ordnance being all munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials, and biological and chemical agents.

This unit covers the competency required to achieve a safe work environment when working with explosive ordnance.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements, and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to:

identify, select and use personal protective measures

apply safe manual handling practices

apply net explosive quantity

apply compatibility

identify and report hazards and incidents

participate in incident investigations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and observed in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment and in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Evidence should be gathered through observation of the practical component and targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

access, read, interpret and apply information on safety

apply area safety procedures

apply compatibility

apply net explosive quantity

apply safe manual handling procedures

comply with hazardous materials requirements

encourage other team members

follow instructions/directives and report information

identify and report hazards and incidents

identify, select and use personal protection measures

read to a level required to interpret job instructions, workplace forms and reports

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

write at the level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required Knowledge

application of compatibility

application of net explosive quantity

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

hazard and incident identification and reporting techniques

hazardous materials requirements

manual handling procedures

organisational safety policies and structures

organisational safety information sources

personal protection measures

safety and advisory signs

team work

techniques for supporting others

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Explosive ordnance may include:

All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials and biological and chemical agents, including:

all mines, torpedoes and depth charges

artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms ammunition

bombs and warheads

cartridge and propellant actuated devices

clandestine and other improvised explosive devices

clusters and dispensers

demolition charges

electro explosive devices

guided and ballistic missiles

pyrotechnics

all similar or related items or components explosive in nature

Safety procedures and instructions may include:

explosive ordnance governance regulations, policy and procedures

organisational instructions

Organisation may include:

defence organisation

enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Personal protective measures may include:

adherence to all work health and safety (WHS) regulations, policy and procedures

organisational instructions

personal protective equipment

Dangerous goods and hazardous substances may include:

any item that is identified by the UN Classification System for Dangerous Goods

Net explosive quantity includes:

explosive capacity calculated in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance

Compatibility is:

applied in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials

Reports may include:

approved forms

verbal

written

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety procedures and instructions are accessed and clarified 
All work is conducted within the requirements of organisational permit-to-work and/or tag out procedures 
Breaches in site safety are identified and acted on or reported in accordance with organisational reporting procedures 
Load handling and shifting procedures are selected in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods 
Handling equipment is checked for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer's guidelines 
Where relevant, suitable signage is checked for compliance with workplace procedures 
Personal protective measures are followed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Safety of immediate working area and equipment is established and maintained in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and directives 
Relevant authorisation is obtained before specialised and hazardous work is carried out in accordance with organisational procedures and directives 
Individual responsibilities regarding dangerous goods and hazardous substances are recognised and applied 
Legislative requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are understood and are used to plan work activities 
Dangerous goods and hazardous substances labels and characteristics are identified and recognised, and relevant action/criteria is applied 
Confirmation is sought from relevant personnel where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked 
Dangerous goods and hazardous substances are stored in accordance with the relevant compatibility, separation constraints and security requirements 
Dangerous goods and hazardous substances are handled and moved in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures 
Documentation and licensing limitations are identified and/or acquired in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Net explosive quantity is applied in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Compatibility is applied in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational policy and procedures 
Incidents and injuries are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with organisational procedures 
Participation in incident investigations is conducted in accordance with the responsibilities and protection under legislation 

Forms

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