This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

access read interpret and apply information on safety

apply area safety procedures

apply compatibility

apply net explosive quantity

apply safe manual handling procedures

comply with hazardous materials requirements

encourage other team members

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

identify and report hazards and incidents

identify select and use personal protection measures

read to a level required to interpret job instructions workplace forms and reports

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

write at the level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required Knowledge

application of compatibility

application of net explosive quantity

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

hazard and incident identification and reporting techniques

hazardous materials requirements

manual handling procedures

organisational safety policies and structures

organisational safety information sources

personal protection measures

safety and advisory signs

team work

techniques for supporting others

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements

Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to

identify select and use personal protective measures

apply safe manual handling practices

apply net explosive quantity

apply compatibility

identify and report hazards and incidents

participate in incident investigations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and observed in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment and in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Evidence should be gathered through observation of the practical component and targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and resources used in the storage distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Explosive ordnance may include:

Safety procedures and instructions may include:

Organisation may include:

Personal protective measures may include:

Dangerous goods and hazardous substances may include:

Net explosive quantity includes:

Compatibility is:

Reports may include: