Assessor Resource
RTD3711A
Prepare and use explosives
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Not applicable.
This competency standard covers the process of safely carrying out explosive procedures including preparation, mixing, detonation and clean up in the field. It requires the ability to use explosives, dispose of surplus, defective or unwanted detonators or explosives, accurately complete usage and disposal reports, correctly and uniformly mix explosives components and apply the regulations relating to explosives use according to enterprise requirements. Preparing and using explosives requires a knowledge of fire precautions and prevention procedures, appropriate explosives mixing procedures, the calculation of explosives quantities, blast measurements, explosives preparation, placement, firing and post-firing procedures, regulations relating to the use of explosives in the enterprise, related environmental issues and risks to livestock.
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