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DEFEXO084
Apply knowledge of explosive chemistry

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to analyse and apply knowledge of the chemistry of explosives. The application of the knowledge of explosive chemistry is specific to the work being undertaken by individuals involved within a variety of applications including manufacturing, policy development, technical manual development, platform integration, configuration, staff processes, transport, disposal, trials and inter-operability.

This unit applies to those required to analyse the chemistry of explosives in the context of their work environment and in relation to their workplace functions.

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 make high level, fully independent judgements, applying functional knowledge of the chemistry of explosives, analysing complex data and producing specific documents detailing the outcomes of highly specialised technical functions. They would perform sophisticated tasks in a broad range of specialised 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:

adhering to relevant work health and safety requirements and operational safety

analysing and evaluating information

applying safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to explosive chemistry

conducting research

identifying relevant information

interpreting organisation role relevant to explosive chemistry

using appropriate information technology and software

writing research reports including recommendations

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:

decomposition mechanisms of explosives, including:

atmospheric effects on the rate of degradation of an explosive

signs of degradation in explosive fills

explosive process

insensitive munitions

principles of thermodynamics, including:

heats of formation

oxygen balance of explosives

products of detonation

principles of atomic theory, chemical bonding and organic chemistry

properties of explosives and explosive compounds

toxicology of explosives

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:

adhering to relevant work health and safety requirements and operational safety

analysing and evaluating information

applying safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to explosive chemistry

conducting research

identifying relevant information

interpreting organisation role relevant to explosive chemistry

using appropriate information technology and software

writing research reports including recommendations

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:

decomposition mechanisms of explosives, including:

atmospheric effects on the rate of degradation of an explosive

signs of degradation in explosive fills

explosive process

insensitive munitions

principles of thermodynamics, including:

heats of formation

oxygen balance of explosives

products of detonation

principles of atomic theory, chemical bonding and organic chemistry

properties of explosives and explosive compounds

toxicology of explosives

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 the purpose of the required analysis, including the relevance of the chemistry of explosives. 
Identify and obtain explosives safety, legislative and statutory requirements. 
Analyse the information obtained to determine the relevance within its application and in the context of the organisation. 
Formulate outcomes of the analysis and provide recommendations. 
Establish work being undertaken and apply the relevant recommendations. 
Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations. 
Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application. 
Identify the purpose of the required analysis, including the relevance of the chemistry of explosives 
 
 
 
Establish work being undertaken and apply the relevant recommendations 
 
 

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