Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to store handle and transport explosives

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for the storage handling and transport of explosives

apply procedures for preparing explosives and equipment for transport

apply control requirements and procedures explosives magazine

apply explosives classification and segregation requirements

apply hazard identification processes

apply hazardous goods handling techniques

apply driving regulations and site procedures for explosives transport

apply towing requirements and procedures

apply vehicle refuelling procedures

implement emergency procedures

apply mathematical calculations using addition subtraction multiplication and division

apply record keeping

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to store handle and transport explosives

blast plan

site security plan

handling and transporting hazardous goods requirements

OHS requirements and procedures

equipment safety requirements

emergency procedures

site operational systems procedures and checks

manufacturers instructions

types characteristics and applications of explosives and accessories

explosives storage regulations and procedures

explosive transportation procedures and regulations

explosive magazine maintenance requirements

waste management requirements and procedures

equipment operational procedures technical capability and limitations

startup and shutdown procedures

isolation procedures

labelling requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the storage handling and transport of explosives

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient storage handling and transport of explosives

working with others to undertake the storage handling and transport of explosives that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the storage handling and transport of explosives that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake the storage handling and transport of explosives

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

Hazards may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Explosives and accessories may include:

Explosives are classified in accordance with the Australian Explosives Code and a competent authority. These provide specifications for:

Magazine is:

Authorised person is a person authorised by an appropriate senior operational manager, and may include:

Designated route may include:

Safe driving conventions may include observing: