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DEFEXO115
Supervise military explosive task

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to supervise a team involved in a military explosive task. Military explosive tasks are normally conducted on operations, they can however be conducted in peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/ authority and also in training. It includes planning the explosive task, applying safety precautions, identifying requirements and resources, and supervising the performance of the task.

This unit was developed for Defence personnel who are required to supervise a team involved in a military explosive task.

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 supervise small teams, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts that could be unpredictable.

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:

allocating appropriate resources

directing, briefing, coordinating and monitoring personnel

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

providing reports and appropriate documentation

using manual handling and team lifting techniques

using PPE

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:

activities in the explosive task to be performed

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosives associated with the task

command and control procedures

disposal methods

explosive initiation method

personnel skill requirements for each activity within the task

reporting requirements and procedures associated with the task

Candidates must complete assessment using live explosives.

This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

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.

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 and case studies

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:

allocating appropriate resources

directing, briefing, coordinating and monitoring personnel

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

providing reports and appropriate documentation

using manual handling and team lifting techniques

using PPE

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:

activities in the explosive task to be performed

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosives associated with the task

command and control procedures

disposal methods

explosive initiation method

personnel skill requirements for each activity within the task

reporting requirements and procedures associated with the task

Candidates must complete assessment using live explosives.

This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

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.

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 and case studies

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
Receive task and resources and determine constraints imposed and any special requirements. 
Identify doctrine, policies and procedures applying to the task. 
Analyse the task to identify issues of concern and shortfalls. 
Report identified concerns and shortfalls to the chain of command. 
Plan method of performing the task, including contingency arrangements. 
Conduct reconnaissance of the task site. 
Acquire resources required for the task. 
Assess resources for suitability and report defects/shortfalls. 
Conduct task briefings. 
Conduct rehearsals and/or trial runs where practical. 
Oversee observance of appropriate operational and WHS requirements/safety precautions. 
Ensure efficiency in performance and mission is achieved. 
Liaise and coordinate with personnel conducting concurrent activities. 
Refer issues that cannot be resolved to the chain of command. 
Refurbish task area, tools, materials and equipment. 
Conduct debriefing. 
Complete documentation associated with the task. 
Receive task and resources and determine constraints imposed and any special requirements 
 
 
 
Plan method of performing the task, including contingency arrangements 
 
 
 
 
 
Oversee observance of appropriate operational and WHS requirements/safety precautions 
 
 
 
Refurbish task area, tools, materials and equipment 
 

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