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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm requirements of a large quantity facility
  2. Operate the facility
  3. Maintain facility operating requirements

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply compatibility constraints

apply operational safety

apply relevant WHS requirements

apply sealing procedures

calculate and maintain net explosive quantity

maintain documentation

read access interpret and apply explosive limit licences

Required Knowledge

compatibility constraints

documentation requirements

explosive ordnance packaging and inspection requirements

net explosive quantity calculations

operational safety

relevant WHS requirements

work condition class

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

identify and apply explosive limit licences issue and receipt procedures storage plans

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and 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

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 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.

Large quantity facilities are defined as:

Storage and processing facilities intended for net explosive quantities of 50 kg and above

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Explosive limit licence is defined as:

Document that provides the permitted net explosive quantities allowed in a building or site

Storage plans may include:

Explosive content boards

Organisational documentation authorising the use and explosive content of an explosives facility

Other organisation storage plans

And may be electronic or paper-based

Net explosive quantity:

Is defined as quantity of explosive substance in explosive items, facility and/or mode of transport

Does not include such substances as white phosphorus, war gases or smoke and incendiary compositions unless these substances contribute significantly to the dominant hazard of the hazard division concerned

In imperial terms of measurement, equates to net explosive weight

Compatibility is:

Where explosive ordnance and explosives may be stored and transported together without significantly increasing either the probability of an accident or, for a given quantity, the magnitude of the effect of such an accident

Calculations may include:

Compatibility

Net explosive quantities

Explosive content boards:

Identify the explosive items and quantities contained in the facility

Are located inside the facility in the near vicinity of the doorway together with a copy of the explosives limit licence

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Storage plans

Timesheets

Work records