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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for disposal
   • Identify requirement for disposal of explosives from work requests/instructions.
   • Confirm explosive items to be disposed of and disposal methods to be used.
   • Liaise with parties affected by the disposal.
   • Complete site and equipment preparation.
   • Identify, calculate, and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation.
   • Prepare and test explosive disposal initiation.
2. Dispose of explosives
   • Dispose of explosives using the identified disposal method.
   • Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans.
   • Inspect residue to ensure all items have been disposed of.
3. Finalise disposal process
   • Refurbish site and equipment.
   • Maintain documentation and records.
4. Prepare for disposal
   • Identify requirement for disposal of explosives from work requests/instructions.
   • Confirm explosive items to be disposed of and disposal methods to be used.
   • Liaise with parties affected by the disposal.
   • Complete site and equipment preparation.
   • Identify, calculate, and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation.
   • Prepare and test explosive disposal initiation.
5. Dispose of explosives
   • Dispose of explosives using the identified disposal method.
   • Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans.
   • Inspect residue to ensure all items have been disposed of.
6. Confirm explosive items to be disposed of and disposal methods to be used
7. Liaise with parties affected by the disposal
8. Complete site and equipment preparation
9. Identify, calculate, and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation
10. Prepare and test explosive disposal initiation
    • Dispose of explosives using the identified disposal method
11. Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans
12. Inspect residue to ensure all items have been disposed of
13. Finalise disposal process
    • Refurbish site and equipment
14. Maintain documentation and records

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

applying range requirements calculating and applying time and safety distance complying with operational safety conducting calculations conducting risk assessment handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances using manual handling and team lifting techniques using PPE

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

operational knowledge of: characteristics and limitations of the explosive to be disposed of compatibility, site, documentation, range and environment requirements effects of environmental conditions operational safety risk analysis

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