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DEFEXO070
Conduct technical explosive investigations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to conduct investigations and to prepare options and solutions in matters concerning the performance of explosives and/or their means of delivery. An investigation may be conducted into any explosive process/operation and may be undertaken at all levels within an organisation for both internal and external agencies.

Investigations may be initiated by the Terms of Reference and/or Instruments of Appointment. In the case of an explosive incident, the reporting of the incident is sufficient, with processes and procedures providing the direction for inquiry. Investigations may be either preliminary or technical in nature.

This unit applies to those required to conduct technical investigations and to prepare options and solutions in matters concerning the performance of explosive and/or their means of delivery.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

conducting interviews

conducting research

liaising with customers

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

operational knowledge of:

analytical and evaluation processes

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosive / weapons/weapon systems

investigative methodologies and processes

maintaining evidence

research methodologies

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

conducting interviews

conducting research

liaising with customers

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

operational knowledge of:

analytical and evaluation processes

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosive / weapons/weapon systems

investigative methodologies and processes

maintaining evidence

research methodologies

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

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Observation Checklist

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Identify customer requirements. 
Obtain methodology, coordination requirements and necessary authorisation to progress the investigation. 
Determine report requirements in terms of frequency, timing and format to meet customer needs. 
Establish investigation objectives. 
Select and apply procedures that incorporate appropriate and feasible methods. 
Implement procedures to enable investigation objectives to be met within budget and time constraints. 
Identify, collect and preserve evidence as required. 
Consider legislative, statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements in the examination of evidence. 
Evaluate findings against specified criteria. 
Provide recommendations to reduce risk of reoccurrence. 
Prepare investigation reports and present to customer. 
Provide evidence to inquiries/courts as required. 
Identify customer requirements. 
Obtain methodology, coordination requirements and necessary authorisation to progress the investigation. 
Determine report requirements in terms of frequency, timing and format to meet customer needs. 
Establish investigation objectives. 
Identify, collect and preserve evidence as required. 
Consider legislative, statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements in the examination of evidence. 
 
 
 
Select and apply procedures that incorporate appropriate and feasible methods 
Identify, collect and preserve evidence as required 
 
Evaluate findings against specified criteria 
 
Prepare investigation reports and present to customer 
 

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