Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAPYR402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate outdoor fireworks displays

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPYR402 - Operate outdoor fireworks displays
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply correct handling and safety procedures when setting up, operating and dismantling outdoor fireworks displays.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for managing risk and emergency procedures at fireworks displays, leading work teams, and communicating procedures and requirements to all those involved in outdoor fireworks displays.All elements must be undertaken according to the provisions of relevant state or territory legislation and licensing requirements.Achievement of this unit does not automatically qualify a person to obtain a licence to operate in any Australian State or Territory.Those developing training to support this unit must consult with the relevant state or territory licensing authority, and work within the requirements and guidelines set down by those authorities.This unit is closely based on work completed by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

fireworks display planning documentation

a selection of fireworks and equipment (display site hardware), including examples of faulty, misfired, damaged fireworks and equipment and/or simulated representations of them

a selection of electrical firing equipment

typical work procedures for a specific display (as would be presented by a contractor)

a suitable non-display site location, such as a workshop for practical demonstration and use of equipment, including electrical firing equipment

a suitable display site

relevant display approvals from the administering authority

relevant legislative and administrative requirements, specific technical material and prescribed forms and documents

actual or simulated malfunctions that cause abnormal clean-up activities

personal record-keeping book.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Significant health and safety issues impact on the delivery and assessment of skills in pyrotechnics. Assessment of these skills must therefore be undertaken in consultation with state or territory licensing authorities and customised according to the specific fireworks (outdoor, close proximity and/or special effects). Assessors may need to meet additional requirements where stipulated by state or territory regulations.

Assessors must be aware of, and consult with authorities on matters regarding, safety of personnel; safety of crowds and spectators; storage and transportation of pyrotechnic materials; and weather, site and venue conditions. Those seeking to assess competency in this unit must consult with the relevant state or territory licensing authority, and work within the requirements and guidelines set down by those authorities.

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: Prepare for fireworks displays
  • Discuss issues associated with the use and operation of fireworks for displays with relevant personnel
  • Establish manual and electric firing techniques for fireworks in line with current industry practices
  • Identify fireworks from physical features and markings
  • Take account of dangers and safety issues associated with pre-preparing fireworks on-site and off-site
  • Follow procedures for the transport and storage of fireworks according to state or territory regulatory requirements
       
Element: Set up fireworks displays
  • Determine the integrity of fireworks and their suitability for sites
  • Establish and manage exclusion zones and control measures for sites
  • Implement site safety measures that meet regulatory requirements and manage risk
  • Supervise the set-up of equipment and fireworks according to safety management systems
  • Monitor environmental factors to ensure safety
       
Element: Operate fireworks
  • Instigate immediate pre-display activities in relation to health and safety according to state or territory regulatory requirements
  • Safely initiate fireworks in line with current industry practices
  • Maintain control of displays through monitoring and supervising others as required
  • Take appropriate action where problems are identified
  • Supervise operations in ways that foster cohesion in the work team
       
Element: Finalise work operations
  • Clean up and return display sites to owners in original condition
  • Complete other post-display activities and documentation as required
  • In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate the effectiveness of operations and safety measures and note areas for improvement in future fireworks displays
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for fireworks displays

1.1 Discuss issues associated with the use and operation of fireworks for displays with relevant personnel

1.2 Establish manual and electric firing techniques for fireworks in line with current industry practices

1.3 Identify fireworks from physical features and markings

1.4 Take account of dangers and safety issues associated with pre-preparing fireworks on-site and off-site

1.5 Follow procedures for the transport and storage of fireworks according to state or territory regulatory requirements

2. Set up fireworks displays

2.1 Determine the integrity of fireworks and their suitability for sites

2.2 Establish and manage exclusion zones and control measures for sites

2.3 Implement site safety measures that meet regulatory requirements and manage risk

2.4 Supervise the set-up of equipment and fireworks according to safety management systems

2.5 Monitor environmental factors to ensure safety

3. Operate fireworks

3.1 Instigate immediate pre-display activities in relation to health and safety according to state or territory regulatory requirements

3.2 Safely initiate fireworks in line with current industry practices

3.3 Maintain control of displays through monitoring and supervising others as required

3.4 Take appropriate action where problems are identified

3.5 Supervise operations in ways that foster cohesion in the work team

4. Finalise work operations

4.1 Clean up and return display sites to owners in original condition

4.2 Complete other post-display activities and documentation as required

4.3 In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate the effectiveness of operations and safety measures and note areas for improvement in future fireworks displays

Evidence of the ability to:

identify fireworks that are faulty or not quality assured

select and use fuses and manually initiate fireworks in a safe manner

select, test and ignite fireworks with electric initiation equipment

select and use securing devices and mortar tubes

apply procedures for:

controlling unwanted ignitions and environmental changes

managing sites and crowds

lead a work team during at least one outdoor fireworks display

operate at least one outdoor fireworks display in a safe manner by:

continuously assessing risks

implementing additional control measures when required

complete post-display activities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain what is meant by exclusion zones, and the reasons for establishing them for outdoor fireworks displays

describe issues that need to be addressed in safety management systems

describe current industry practices that must be considered when operating outdoor fireworks displays

explain technical issues with fireworks and associated equipment that potentially affect their safe use

describe potential risk factors to be taken into account when operating fireworks displays, and provide examples of how to minimise those risks and resolve them if necessary

provide examples of statutory requirements and current industry best practice in relation to the operation of outdoor fireworks displays.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for fireworks displays

1.1 Discuss issues associated with the use and operation of fireworks for displays with relevant personnel

1.2 Establish manual and electric firing techniques for fireworks in line with current industry practices

1.3 Identify fireworks from physical features and markings

1.4 Take account of dangers and safety issues associated with pre-preparing fireworks on-site and off-site

1.5 Follow procedures for the transport and storage of fireworks according to state or territory regulatory requirements

2. Set up fireworks displays

2.1 Determine the integrity of fireworks and their suitability for sites

2.2 Establish and manage exclusion zones and control measures for sites

2.3 Implement site safety measures that meet regulatory requirements and manage risk

2.4 Supervise the set-up of equipment and fireworks according to safety management systems

2.5 Monitor environmental factors to ensure safety

3. Operate fireworks

3.1 Instigate immediate pre-display activities in relation to health and safety according to state or territory regulatory requirements

3.2 Safely initiate fireworks in line with current industry practices

3.3 Maintain control of displays through monitoring and supervising others as required

3.4 Take appropriate action where problems are identified

3.5 Supervise operations in ways that foster cohesion in the work team

4. Finalise work operations

4.1 Clean up and return display sites to owners in original condition

4.2 Complete other post-display activities and documentation as required

4.3 In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate the effectiveness of operations and safety measures and note areas for improvement in future fireworks displays

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
Discuss issues associated with the use and operation of fireworks for displays with relevant personnel 
Establish manual and electric firing techniques for fireworks in line with current industry practices 
Identify fireworks from physical features and markings 
Take account of dangers and safety issues associated with pre-preparing fireworks on-site and off-site 
Follow procedures for the transport and storage of fireworks according to state or territory regulatory requirements 
Determine the integrity of fireworks and their suitability for sites 
Establish and manage exclusion zones and control measures for sites 
Implement site safety measures that meet regulatory requirements and manage risk 
Supervise the set-up of equipment and fireworks according to safety management systems 
Monitor environmental factors to ensure safety 
Instigate immediate pre-display activities in relation to health and safety according to state or territory regulatory requirements 
Safely initiate fireworks in line with current industry practices 
Maintain control of displays through monitoring and supervising others as required 
Take appropriate action where problems are identified 
Supervise operations in ways that foster cohesion in the work team 
Clean up and return display sites to owners in original condition 
Complete other post-display activities and documentation as required 
In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate the effectiveness of operations and safety measures and note areas for improvement in future fireworks displays 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAPYR402 - Operate outdoor fireworks displays
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

CUAPYR402 - Operate outdoor fireworks displays

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: