Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCEXP303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and use explosives
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCEXP303A - Prepare and use explosives |
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Description | This unit covers carrying out explosive procedures including preparation, mixing, detonation and clean up safely in the field and defines the standard required to: obtain the appropriate permits and licenses for blasting; inform neighbours and post notices for blasting; prepare the blast site to place the explosive; prepare explosives and the initiator device according to best safety practice and regulations; place and fire charges according to best safety practice and regulations; conduct post-firing procedures for misfires; site checks; the disposal of surplus, unserviceable and defective explosives; recording procedures. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The preparation and use of explosives is likely to be under limited supervision with checking related to overall progress. Responsibility for the notification of others, and the duty of care for their safety, is also involved. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for blasting |
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Element: Prepare explosives |
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Element: Place charges |
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Element: Fire charges |
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Element: Conduct post-firing procedures |
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