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

DEFEXO001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely with explosive ordnance

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO001 - Work safely with explosive ordnance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to achieve a safe work environment when working with explosives.This unit applies to those working in any installation or organisation involved in the storage, distribution, maintenance and use of explosives; this includes but is not limited to research and development establishments, and proof and experimental establishments.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment needs to be conducted on at least Class 1 dangerous goods.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Explosive Ordnance
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: Access and apply safety procedures
  • Access and apply safety procedures and instructions.
  • Identify, act upon and/or report breaches in site safety.
  • Select load handling and shifting method in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods.
  • Check handling equipment for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Check suitable signage for compliance with workplace procedures.
       
Element: Apply personal safety measures
  • Select, fit and don personal protective equipment.
  • Establish and maintain safety of immediate working area and equipment.
  • Obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out.
  • Identify and report incidents and injuries.
       
Element: Apply dangerous goods and hazardous substances requirements
  • Recognise individual responsibilities regarding dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
  • Identify and recognise dangerous goods and hazardous substances’ labels and characteristics.
  • Report to supervisor where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked.
  • Store dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with the relevant compatibility, separation constraints and security requirements.
  • Handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
       
Element: Apply net explosive quantity and compatibility
  • Identify licensing limitations.
  • Apply net explosive quantity.
  • Apply compatibility.
       
Element: Access and apply safety procedures
  • Access and apply safety procedures and instructions
       
Element: Identify, act upon and/or report breaches in site safety
       
Element: Select load handling and shifting method in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods
       
Element: Check handling equipment for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines
       
Element: Check suitable signage for compliance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Apply personal safety measures
  • Select, fit and don personal protective equipment
       
Element: Establish and maintain safety of immediate working area and equipment
       
Element: Obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out
       
Element: Identify and report incidents and injuries
       
Element: Apply dangerous goods and hazardous substances requirements
  • Recognise individual responsibilities regarding dangerous goods and hazardous substances
       
Element: Identify and recognise dangerous goods and hazardous substances’ labels and characteristics
       
Element: Report to supervisor where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked
       
Element: Store dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with the relevant compatibility, separation constraints and security requirements
       
Element: Handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
       
Element: Apply net explosive quantity and compatibility
  • Identify licensing limitations
       
Element: Apply net explosive quantity
       


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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

identifying markings and colour coding of explosives and associated packaging

identifying UN classification system

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include

basic knowledge of:

hazard and incident identification and reporting techniques

hazardous materials requirements

manual handling procedures

organisational safety policies

organisational safety information sources

personal protection measures

safety and advisory signs

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:

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Access and apply safety procedures and instructions. 
Identify, act upon and/or report breaches in site safety. 
Select load handling and shifting method in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods. 
Check handling equipment for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines. 
Check suitable signage for compliance with workplace procedures. 
Select, fit and don personal protective equipment. 
Establish and maintain safety of immediate working area and equipment. 
Obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out. 
Identify and report incidents and injuries. 
Recognise individual responsibilities regarding dangerous goods and hazardous substances. 
Identify and recognise dangerous goods and hazardous substances’ labels and characteristics. 
Report to supervisor where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked. 
Store dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with the relevant compatibility, separation constraints and security requirements. 
Handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances. 
Identify licensing limitations. 
Apply net explosive quantity. 
Apply compatibility. 
Access and apply safety procedures and instructions 
 
 
 
 
Select, fit and don personal protective equipment 
 
 
 
Recognise individual responsibilities regarding dangerous goods and hazardous substances 
 
 
 
 
Identify licensing limitations 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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