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

Required Skills

ability to dive

fire explosive ordnance

handle and care for explosives

setup explosive circuits

Required Knowledge

dangers to explosives

dive equipment

dive physics

effect of water on explosives

explosive charges

general occupationaldiving safety awareness

land based explosive demolitions

oceanography

relevant references and Australian Standards

work hazards

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

fix and place appropriate charges

implement work health and safety policies and procedures

implement diving safety awareness strategies

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during a demolition task over a time frame that allows for the safe demonstration of competency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the ocean for all practical assessments supported by questioning on shore or aboard vessels

When practicable assessment should relate to the divers vocational focus

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

complete range of diving safety and accessory equipment

explosives

associated equipment

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

Worksite data may include:

Explosives and associated equipment include:

Protective equipment may include:

Selecting, inspecting and preparing may include:

Action to remove/reduce the risk may include:

Explosives and associated equipment are secured on the self for:

Hazards may include:

Charges may include:

Lines may include:

Firing includes:

Environmental impact may include: