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DEFEXO088
Conduct explosive capability analysis

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to undertake a technical analysis to identify the explosive capability to satisfy a requirement. The capability analysis is a process that is undertaken because of requirements identified by the customer. It involves the requirement to analyse the operational outcomes, identify the target characteristics and detail the design specifications for explosive to satisfy the explosive capability required.

This unit applies to those required to analyse an explosive capability requirement then match the requirement to known explosives or identify the capability required.

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 a detailed knowledge of explosives, analysing complex data and producing specific documents detailing the outcomes of highly specialised technical functions. They would perform sophisticated tasks in highly specialised operational 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 explosive design principles

applying weaponeering

applying weapons design cycle

identifying and confirming explosive effects

interpreting and applying technical instructions

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:

in-depth knowledge of:

analysis and research techniques

characteristics and limitations of explosive

operational knowledge of:

explosive chemistry, physics, materials and structures

theory of explosive design

weapons design cycle

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 explosive design principles

applying weaponeering

applying weapons design cycle

identifying and confirming explosive effects

interpreting and applying technical instructions

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:

in-depth knowledge of:

analysis and research techniques

characteristics and limitations of explosive

operational knowledge of:

explosive chemistry, physics, materials and structures

theory of explosive design

weapons design cycle

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 and apply safety and security requirements. 
Identify and confirm target characteristics. 
Identify and confirm required explosive effects. 
Seek specialist advice when issues are beyond own capability. 
Identify the purpose of the analysis. 
Assemble relevant data to undertake the analysis. 
Conduct research to fill information gaps as required. 
Conduct analysis of data. 
Draw conclusions in accordance with analysis purposes. 
Develop explosive design requirements in accordance with required effects. 
Consider comparisons between requirements and known explosive characteristics. 
Develop options and determine and document impacts, risks and costs. 
Consult with stakeholders to ensure design meets requirements. 
Prepare design solutions. 
Present explosive design solutions and explain recommendations to required stakeholders. 
Finalise and distribute design solutions. 
Identify and apply safety and security requirements. 
Identify and confirm target characteristics. 
Identify and confirm required explosive effects. 
Seek specialist advice when issues are beyond own capability. 
Identify the purpose of the analysis. 
Assemble relevant data to undertake the analysis. 
Conduct research to fill information gaps as required. 
Conduct analysis of data. 
Draw conclusions in accordance with analysis purposes. 
 
 
Identify the purpose of the analysis 
 
 
 
 
Develop explosive design requirements in accordance with required effects 
 
 
 
Prepare design solutions 
 
 

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