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

Required Skills

apply operational safety

conduct site preparation and refurbishment

dispose of nonexplosive dangerous goods

inspect the residue

maintain documentation

read access interpret and apply technical instructions related to the disposal of nonexplosive dangerous goods

Required Knowledge

characteristics and limitations of nonexplosive dangerous goods to be disposed

disposal procedures and requirements

documentation requirements

emergency and contingency procedures

operational safety

site preparation and refurbishment requirements

relevant testing procedures

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 operational safety requirements including risk analysis

prepare instructions and documentation

prepare for disposal

dispose of nonexplosive goods

apply emergency and contingency procedures

inspect residue

maintain documentation

Assessment must also confirm that disposal is performed in a manner that maximises individual safety and the safety of others

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 and may require access to a licensed range

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit

DEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

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

Non-explosive dangerous goods may include:

Organisation may include:

Disposal methods may include:

Documentation and instructions to be developed may include:

Tests may include: