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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for entry
  2. Enter facility
  3. Maintain safety during operations and exit of facility

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

access read interpret and apply technical information

apply compatibility

apply emergency procedures

apply safety procedures

apply security procedures

calculate net explosive quantity

read and interpret job instructions workplace forms and reports

Required Knowledge

alarm systems

basic static electricity

building signs and symbols

building types categories and classes

compatibility requirements

earthing procedures

emergency procedures

firefighting equipment

licensing limitations

net explosive quantity calculations

personal protection equipment requirements

security procedures

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms reports and update records

Evidence Required

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

adhere to relevant WHS requirements and operational safety procedures

calculate net explosive quantity

apply compatibility and security procedures

use correct entry procedures

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated 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 under conditions which accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and resources used in the packaging storage distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance including a licensed explosive site

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


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Explosive ordnance storage areas/facilities may include:

Explosive ordnance storage areas on board ships

Field storage equivalents or temporary storage areas/facilities

Home base or remote areas

Magazines

Purpose designed structures

Warehouses

Workshops

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Security and safety of explosive areas/facilities may include:

Entering

Exiting

Inspections

Opening and venting the facility

Updating records and display boards

Tests may include:

Earthing

Static electricity tests

Net explosive quantity includes:

Explosive capacity calculated in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance

Compatibility is:

Assessed in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials