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AHCEXP302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and select explosive products

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCEXP302 - Identify and select explosive products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and select explosive products and suitable mixtures that can be used for blasting for agricultural or land management purposes.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. This includes using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.Licensing conditions apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify explosives applications
  • Identify the job application requiring the use of explosives in consultation with the field manager or supervisor
  • Identify the site for blasting and check the surrounding area to confirm that all aspects of safety have been considered and actioned
  • Identify risks and potential side effects of the blast after consideration of all site characteristics and use information in the planning of blasting operations
  • Consider environmental implications of the intended explosives usage when planning blasting activities
  • Consider and utilise alternatives to the use of explosives when planning the application, as appropriate
  • Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when handling or using explosives to maintain own, fellow workers’ and public safety
       
Element: Select explosives components
  • Select explosive products to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site
  • Make sure explosives or components are not damaged or defective before use
  • Establish the quantity of explosive energy required in line with the site characteristics and the designated application
  • Ensure initiator device selection reflects industry best practice and matches explosives selection
  • Utilise safety fuses as required to suit the application
  • Make sure the use of explosives complies with relevant legislative requirements and Australian Standards
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify explosives applications

1.1 Identify the job application requiring the use of explosives in consultation with the field manager or supervisor

1.2 Identify the site for blasting and check the surrounding area to confirm that all aspects of safety have been considered and actioned

1.3 Identify risks and potential side effects of the blast after consideration of all site characteristics and use information in the planning of blasting operations

1.4 Consider environmental implications of the intended explosives usage when planning blasting activities

1.5 Consider and utilise alternatives to the use of explosives when planning the application, as appropriate

1.6 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when handling or using explosives to maintain own, fellow workers’ and public safety

2. Select explosives components

2.1 Select explosive products to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site

2.2 Make sure explosives or components are not damaged or defective before use

2.3 Establish the quantity of explosive energy required in line with the site characteristics and the designated application

2.4 Ensure initiator device selection reflects industry best practice and matches explosives selection

2.5 Utilise safety fuses as required to suit the application

2.6 Make sure the use of explosives complies with relevant legislative requirements and Australian Standards

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must demonstrate that they can identify and select appropriate explosive products for the task.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can that they can:

establish the need to use explosives

identify the risks and environmental implications of using explosives

select explosives and initiator devices to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site

utilise safety fuses as required

identify various components of explosive products

estimate the likely effect of explosives on structures, personnel and livestock in the site vicinity

apply work health and safety policies and procedures when working with explosives

apply policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the public

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

uses of various explosive products

performance of each explosive product used by the enterprise

the behaviour of the substrate material when subject to blasting

jobs that require the use of explosives in the context of own conservation and land management work

particular properties of explosives/blasting agents and their suitability for particular purposes

features that identify defective or damaged explosives

key concepts of the Australian standards relating to the storage, transportation and use of explosives as they apply to own work role

relevant State and Territory legislation


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify explosives applications

1.1 Identify the job application requiring the use of explosives in consultation with the field manager or supervisor

1.2 Identify the site for blasting and check the surrounding area to confirm that all aspects of safety have been considered and actioned

1.3 Identify risks and potential side effects of the blast after consideration of all site characteristics and use information in the planning of blasting operations

1.4 Consider environmental implications of the intended explosives usage when planning blasting activities

1.5 Consider and utilise alternatives to the use of explosives when planning the application, as appropriate

1.6 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when handling or using explosives to maintain own, fellow workers’ and public safety

2. Select explosives components

2.1 Select explosive products to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site

2.2 Make sure explosives or components are not damaged or defective before use

2.3 Establish the quantity of explosive energy required in line with the site characteristics and the designated application

2.4 Ensure initiator device selection reflects industry best practice and matches explosives selection

2.5 Utilise safety fuses as required to suit the application

2.6 Make sure the use of explosives complies with relevant legislative requirements and Australian Standards

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the job application requiring the use of explosives in consultation with the field manager or supervisor 
Identify the site for blasting and check the surrounding area to confirm that all aspects of safety have been considered and actioned 
Identify risks and potential side effects of the blast after consideration of all site characteristics and use information in the planning of blasting operations 
Consider environmental implications of the intended explosives usage when planning blasting activities 
Consider and utilise alternatives to the use of explosives when planning the application, as appropriate 
Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when handling or using explosives to maintain own, fellow workers’ and public safety 
Select explosive products to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site 
Make sure explosives or components are not damaged or defective before use 
Establish the quantity of explosive energy required in line with the site characteristics and the designated application 
Ensure initiator device selection reflects industry best practice and matches explosives selection 
Utilise safety fuses as required to suit the application 
Make sure the use of explosives complies with relevant legislative requirements and Australian Standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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