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

DEFEXO004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Examine and certify free from explosives

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO004 - Examine and certify free from explosives
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to examine and certify explosive and non-explosive dangerous goods packaging as being free from explosives (FFE) and arisings for salvage or return. Certification of these items as being FFE is a statutory requirement at different stages in the processing of these items, in particular when being sold or offered to the public for scrap metal. This unit does not cover the competencies required for inerting explosives and associated components.This unit applies to those required to examine and certify salvage and associated packaging as being FFE.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 broad 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.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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 certification
  • Identify requirement for certification.
  • Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation.
  • Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process.
       
Element: Certify as free from explosives
  • Conduct examinations.
  • Label items confirmed as being FFE.
  • Apply emergency and contingency procedures.
       
Element: Carry out post certification procedures
  • Prepare packaging, arisings and salvage as being FFE.
  • Maintain documentation and records.
       
Element: Prepare for certification
  • Identify requirement for certification.
  • Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation.
  • Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process.
       
Element: Certify as free from explosives
  • Conduct examinations.
  • Label items confirmed as being FFE.
  • Apply emergency and contingency procedures.
       
Element: Carry out post certification procedures
  • Prepare packaging, arisings and salvage as being FFE.
  • Maintain documentation and records.
       


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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for certification

1.1 Identify requirement for certification.

1.2 Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation.

1.3 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process.

2. Certify as free from explosives

2.1 Conduct examinations.

2.2 Label items confirmed as being FFE.

2.3 Apply emergency and contingency procedures.

3. Carry out post certification procedures

3.1 Prepare packaging, arisings and salvage as being FFE.

3.2 Maintain documentation and records.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying operational safety

identifying ammunition and explosive components

identifying explosive contaminants

identifying relevant labels and markings

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Operational knowledge of:

documentation requirements

equipment used in FFE process

explosive contaminants

explosive packaging components and fitments

operational safety

relevant labels and markings

types of ammunition, explosive component parts

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for certification

1.1 Identify requirement for certification.

1.2 Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation.

1.3 Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process.

2. Certify as free from explosives

2.1 Conduct examinations.

2.2 Label items confirmed as being FFE.

2.3 Apply emergency and contingency procedures.

3. Carry out post certification procedures

3.1 Prepare packaging, arisings and salvage as being FFE.

3.2 Maintain documentation and records.

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 requirement for certification. 
Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process. 
Conduct examinations. 
Label items confirmed as being FFE. 
Apply emergency and contingency procedures. 
Prepare packaging, arisings and salvage as being FFE. 
Maintain documentation and records. 
Identify requirement for certification. 
Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation. 
Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process. 
Conduct examinations. 
Label items confirmed as being FFE. 
Apply emergency and contingency procedures. 
Prepare packaging, arisings and salvage as being FFE. 
Maintain documentation and records. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFEXO004 - Examine and certify free from explosives
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