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DEFEXO123
Conduct explosive trials

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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

This unit applies to those required to prepare and conduct 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 as part of a team with supervising responsibilities, 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:

allocating resources

assessing risks

communicating clearly and effectively

coordinating activities

documenting trial results

evaluating information

identifying and coordinating trial resources

implementing trial methodologies and procedures

recording trial data

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:

evaluation processes

reporting procedures

resource allocation procedures

resource requirements

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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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

assessing risks

communicating clearly and effectively

coordinating activities

documenting trial results

evaluating information

identifying and coordinating trial resources

implementing trial methodologies and procedures

recording trial data

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:

evaluation processes

reporting procedures

resource allocation procedures

resource requirements

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

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Obtain and confirm information on resource requirements and availability. 
Prepare information support systems for the trial, including achievable reporting and recording processes. 
Negotiate and resolve coordination issues with others affected by the trial. 
Identify and liaise with trial planners. 
Implement, monitor and amend trial plan based on changing circumstances. 
Allocate resources to trial tasks in accordance with the plan and resource availability. 
Collect and record data generated by the trial in accordance with the agreed methodology. 
Report data generated by the trial. 
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 and confirm information on resource requirements and availability. 
Prepare information support systems for the trial, including achievable reporting and recording processes. 
Negotiate and resolve coordination issues with others affected by the trial. 
Identify and liaise with trial planners. 
Implement, monitor and amend trial plan based on changing circumstances. 
Allocate resources to trial tasks in accordance with the plan and resource availability. 
Collect and record data generated by the trial in accordance with the agreed methodology. 
Report data generated by the trial. 
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. 
 
Identify and liaise with trial planners 
 
 
 
Report data generated by the trial 
 
 

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