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

Required Skills

access interpret and apply technical information

apply explosive testing processes and techniques

apply WHS requirements

apply quantitative and qualitative analysis

develop explosive testing processes and techniques

maintain documentation and records

use laboratory and testing equipment

Required Knowledge

calibration procedures and their basis

characteristics technical capabilities and limitations of laboratory equipment

characteristics technical capabilities and limitations of testing equipment

chemical processes

chemistry involved in testing

documentation and records requirements

planning

properties and characteristics of relevant explosives

quantitative and qualitative analysis processes and techniques

relevant WHS requirements

validation processes

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 OHampS requirements

plan tests or analyses

carry out tests and measurements

perform quantitative and qualitative analysis

trial document and evaluate new procedures

record and validate results

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive analysis contexts over time

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

Evidence should be gathered through observation of a range of basic tests supported by targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge

Evidence could also include examples of records and workplace documentation and analysis of results

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and resources used in the research development and proof of explosive ordnance it may require access to a licensed explosive site and appropriate firingtest 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

Explosives may include:

Testing or analysis requirements may include:

Appropriate methods may include:

Test apparatus may include:

Standardisation may include:

Qualitative tests may include: