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DEFEXO121
Assess explosive firings

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to prepare and fire explosives and to conduct an assessment of the explosive firing in support of explosive assessment without using sophisticated measuring or tracking equipment. Assessment of explosives is a process used to determine whether the explosive is performing within specified tolerances.

This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to prepare and fire explosives and conduct an assessment of the explosive firing in support of explosive assessment.

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 as part of a team under indirect supervision, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would conduct complex 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:

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information related to ordnance to be assessed

assessing measured results

identifying firing requirements and constraints

maintaining documentation and records

recording results in accordance with firing 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:

operational knowledge of:

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of explosives to be assessed

measuring and recording processes

reporting and documentation requirements

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:

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information related to ordnance to be assessed

assessing measured results

identifying firing requirements and constraints

maintaining documentation and records

recording results in accordance with firing 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:

operational knowledge of:

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of explosives to be assessed

measuring and recording processes

reporting and documentation requirements

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 and clarify requirements for firing of explosives. 
Confirm firing methods. 
Liaise with and notify parties affected by the firing. 
Prepare site/equipment. 
Identify, calculate and monitor net explosive quantities throughout the operation. 
Identify, analyse and apply compatibility throughout the operation. 
Set up test equipment in accordance with instructions. 
Prepare and test explosives and firing mechanisms. 
Conduct firings. 
Inspect residue to ensure all explosives have been fired. 
Take and record measurements in accordance with instructions. 
Assess recorded measurements against standards and results and document. 
Maintain and/or refurbish site and equipment. 
Maintain documentation and records. 
Identify and clarify requirements for firing of explosives. 
Confirm firing methods. 
Liaise with and notify parties affected by the firing. 
Prepare site/equipment. 
Identify, calculate and monitor net explosive quantities throughout the operation. 
Identify, analyse and apply compatibility throughout the operation. 
Set up test equipment in accordance with instructions. 
Prepare and test explosives and firing mechanisms. 
Conduct firings. 
Inspect residue to ensure all explosives have been fired. 
Take and record measurements in accordance with instructions. 
 
 
 
 
 
Prepare and test explosives and firing mechanisms 
 
 
Assess recorded measurements against standards and results and document 
 
 

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