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

DEFEXO003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO003 - Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to enter and exit an ammunition/explosive ordnance storage area or facility in a remote or home base area. It includes the requirements to ensure that safety standards are applied and that security is maintained during the conduct of tasks within the facility.This unit applies to those required to enter, carry out tasks in and exit an ammunition/explosive ordnance storage area or facility in a remote or home base area; and is required to maintain safety and security during entry, operations and exit.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 specific tasks in a limited 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.

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: Prepare for and enter safely
  • Identify, and confirm requirement to enter an explosive ordnance storage area/facility.
  • Conduct security and safety inspections and tests.
  • Open and vent facility and safely enter.
       
Element: Maintain safety during operations and exit of facility
  • Identify and calculate net explosive quantity and compatibility and monitor throughout the operation.
  • Conduct housekeeping and report maintenance needs.
  • Update and maintain records.
  • Exit safely and secure facility.
       
Element: Prepare for and enter safely
  • Identify, and confirm requirement to enter an explosive ordnance storage area/facility
       
Element: Conduct security and safety inspections and tests
       
Element: Open and vent facility and safely enter
       
Element: Maintain safety during operations and exit of facility
  • Identify and calculate net explosive quantity and compatibility and monitor throughout the operation
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping and report maintenance needs
       
Element: Update and maintain records
       
Element: Exit safely and secure facility
       


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:

applying emergency/safety/security procedures

adhering to relevant WHS requirements and operational safety procedures

calculating net explosive quantities

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 includes:

basic knowledge of alarm systems

basic static electricity

building signs and symbols

compatibility requirements

earthing procedures

emergency procedures

fire fighting equipment

licensing limitations

personal protection equipment requirements

security procedures

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.

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
Identify, and confirm requirement to enter an explosive ordnance storage area/facility. 
Conduct security and safety inspections and tests. 
Open and vent facility and safely enter. 
Identify and calculate net explosive quantity and compatibility and monitor throughout the operation. 
Conduct housekeeping and report maintenance needs. 
Update and maintain records. 
Exit safely and secure facility. 
Identify, and confirm requirement to enter an explosive ordnance storage area/facility 
 
 
Identify and calculate net explosive quantity and compatibility and monitor throughout the operation 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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