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

DEFEO212C Mapping and Delivery Guide
License explosive ordnance facilities and potential explosive sites

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEO212C - License explosive ordnance facilities and potential explosive sites
Description This unit covers the competency required to inspect and license explosive ordnance facilities and potential explosive sites and review current licences. Explosive ordnance licensing applies to all potential explosive sites and is part of the quality and safety control processes.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to inspect and license explosive ordnance facilities and potential explosive sites, and review current licences.The unit requires the individual to inspect the potential explosive facility, to apply formulae to determine the net explosive quantity and compatibility for the facility, and to prepare the licensing documentation for approval.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Plan and prepare for licensing
  • Explosive ordnance facility to be licensed is identified from work requests/instructions, analysed and confirmed
  • Documentation related to the facility is identified and assembled in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Liaison is undertaken with relevant personnel in accordance with current procedures
  • Work health and safety (WHS) and explosive safety requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are identified and applied throughout the licensing process
       
Element: Inspect facility
  • Facility is inspected in accordance with licensing requirements
  • Facility construction standards are confirmed in accordance with licensing requirements
  • Measurements are taken in accordance with licensing requirements
       
Element: Calculate licence
  • Formulae are applied and calculations conducted in accordance with licensing requirements
  • Licensing shortfalls are advised in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Licensing documentation is prepared and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Documentation, records and reports related to the facility licence are maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

plan and prepare for licensing

research and examine the required documentation

inspect the facility and potential explosive site to be licensed

draw conclusions and recommendations from these activities

The unit requires the individual to be able to:

demonstrate their knowledge of licensing requirements

demonstrate the application of formulae relevant to licensing

prepare licensing documentation for authorisation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed by observing an individual within the workplace or simulated environment in a role where the licensing of explosive ordnance facilities is required.

Evidence should be gathered through questioning relating to required knowledge and the submission of a portfolio of licensing documentation conducted over a range of facilities.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

explosive ordnance facilities and resources used in the licensing of those facilities.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply WHS requirements

calculate licensing requirements

communicate with stakeholders effectively

conduct inspections

identify problems and non adherence to policy and standards

interact with stakeholders effectively

interpret the capabilities and effects of Australian Defence Force explosive ordnance

maintain documentation

read and understand relevant workplace documentation

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of Australian Defence Force explosive ordnance

documentation requirements

explosive ordnance licensing formula

inspection procedures

net explosive quantity and compatibility

policies and procedures applicable to explosive ordnance facilities

relevant documentation

relevant WHS requirements

reporting requirements

spatial measurement including length, width, perimeter and area

technical capabilities and limitations of equipment used in the licensing process

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Explosive ordnance facility may include:

Current licensed facility being reviewed

Potential explosive site which may be a cavern, chamber, building, cell or stack, which contains or is intended to contain explosive ordnance under consideration

Potential explosive site to be licensed

And may include more than one facility on a site

Documentation may include:

Aerial photographs

Current licence

Diagrams

Other maps

Reports

Risk assessments

Safe guarding maps

Standing operating procedures

User requirement

Waivers

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Inspection of facility may include:

Examination of electronic and manual records and the inspection of the following areas:

alarm and fire protection systems

access controls

earthing systems

venting systems

licensing requirements, including:

net explosive quantity

facility compliance

facility records, including:

environmental

maintenance and housekeeping standards, including:

building standards

And may require the use of equipment such as:

computers

digital cameras

laser range finders

global positioning systems

Facility construction standards may include:

Access

Size

Type of construction

Measurements may include:

Height and width of traverses

Safety distances

Formulae may include:

Blast effects

Safety distances

Licensing shortfalls may include:

Recommendations on steps required to meet licensing requirements

Appropriate personnel may include:

Authorising officer

Licensing authority

Minister for Defence

Ordnance safety group

Regional services

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
Explosive ordnance facility to be licensed is identified from work requests/instructions, analysed and confirmed 
Documentation related to the facility is identified and assembled in accordance with organisational procedures 
Liaison is undertaken with relevant personnel in accordance with current procedures 
Work health and safety (WHS) and explosive safety requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are identified and applied throughout the licensing process 
Facility is inspected in accordance with licensing requirements 
Facility construction standards are confirmed in accordance with licensing requirements 
Measurements are taken in accordance with licensing requirements 
Formulae are applied and calculations conducted in accordance with licensing requirements 
Licensing shortfalls are advised in accordance with organisational procedures 
Licensing documentation is prepared and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures 
Documentation, records and reports related to the facility licence are maintained in accordance with organisational procedures 

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