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DEFEXO071
Test for the presence of explosive substances

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills required to conduct material testing to determine the presence of an explosive substance. It includes the requirements for planning tests, carrying out tests, performing analysis, and recording and reporting test results.

This unit applies to those required to conduct material testing to determine the presence of an explosive substance.

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/or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs, while performing routine tasks in a 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:

applying analysis techniques and technologies

applying safety policies and structures

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

using manual handling and team lifting techniques

using PPE

using testing tools and equipment

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:

characteristics and limitations of testing equipment

explosive chemistry

organisational documentation requirements

properties and characteristics of explosives

properties and characteristics of testing chemicals

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:

applying analysis techniques and technologies

applying safety policies and structures

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

using manual handling and team lifting techniques

using PPE

using testing tools and equipment

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:

characteristics and limitations of testing equipment

explosive chemistry

organisational documentation requirements

properties and characteristics of explosives

properties and characteristics of testing chemicals

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify requirement for substances testing from work requests/instructions. 
Select appropriate testing methods. 
Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, testing tools and equipment. 
Confirm security of the test site. 
Perform tests to identify properties of the substances. 
Compare test results with standards, charts and tables in order to identify unknown materials. 
Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans. 
Determine and carry out sentencing action. 
Complete and maintain documentation, records and related reports. 
Perform tests to identify properties of the substances. 
Compare test results with standards, charts and tables in order to identify unknown materials. 
Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans. 
Identify requirement for substances testing from work requests/instructions 
 
 
Perform tests to identify properties of the substances 
 
 
Determine and carry out sentencing action 
 

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