Assessor Resource
DEFEXO128
Conduct explosive firings
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills required to prepare and fire explosives in support of explosive research and proofing. Firing of explosives is a process used in the research or proofing environment to determine research outcomes. It involves the setting up of scientific measuring and recording instruments, in order to record the results of the firing for scientific analysis.
This unit applies to personnel who are required to prepare and fire explosives in support of explosive research and proofing.
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 individually or 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 range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
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