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DEFEXO122
Plan explosive trials

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to plan trials in the explosive research environment. Explosive trials are normally conducted to select new weapons systems or explosives. Trials are a common component of explosive research and involve a number of personnel both in their planning and implementation.

This unit applies to personnel who are required to prepare, plan and monitor/amend trials in the explosive research environment.

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 using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform 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:

allocating resources

analysing trial outcomes

assessing risks

communicating clearly and effectively

coordinating activities

evaluating information

identifying and selecting trial methodologies and procedures and trial evaluation procedures where these are not provided

planning the trial

writing reports

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:

disposal procedures

evaluation processes

explosives use in trials

initiation systems

planning processes

reporting procedures

resource allocation procedures

risk assessment

trialling methodologies

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:

allocating resources

analysing trial outcomes

assessing risks

communicating clearly and effectively

coordinating activities

evaluating information

identifying and selecting trial methodologies and procedures and trial evaluation procedures where these are not provided

planning the trial

writing reports

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:

disposal procedures

evaluation processes

explosives use in trials

initiation systems

planning processes

reporting procedures

resource allocation procedures

risk assessment

trialling methodologies

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 analyse trial requirements and confirm details by follow up consultation. 
Identify, analyse and select trial methodologies. 
Identify, analyse and select trial evaluation procedures. 
Identify, analyse and select task requirements. 
Obtain or confirm information on resource requirements and availability. 
Plan information support systems for the trial in accordance with the identified requirements, including achievable reporting and recording processes. 
Negotiate and resolve coordination issues. 
Produce trial plan including appropriate resource requirements and documentation and forward to relevant parties. 
Monitor trial plan and amend based on changing circumstances. 
Liaise with those conducting the trial. 
Collect and report data generated by the trial in accordance with the agreed methodology. 
Provide options and recommendations resulting from the trial in a clear and comprehensive format. 
Produce and maintain post-trial reports, statistical reports and other records in accordance with requirements. 
Obtain or confirm information on resource requirements and availability. 
Plan information support systems for the trial in accordance with the identified requirements, including achievable reporting and recording processes. 
Negotiate and resolve coordination issues. 
Produce trial plan including appropriate resource requirements and documentation and forward to relevant parties. 
Monitor trial plan and amend based on changing circumstances. 
Liaise with those conducting the trial. 
Identify and analyse trial requirements and confirm details by follow up consultation 
 
 
Obtain or confirm information on resource requirements and availability 
 
 
Monitor trial plan and amend based on changing circumstances 
 
Collect and report data generated by the trial in accordance with the agreed methodology 
 
 

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