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

DEFEXO017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Examine and certify free from explosives

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO017 - 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.

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 certification
  • Identify requirement for certification
       
Element: Identify and prepare suitable location to carry out operation
       
Element: Identify, acquire and prepare equipment required for the certification process
       
Element: Certify as Free From Explosives (FFE)
  • Conduct examinations of explosive and non-explosive dangerous goods packaging
       
Element: Deface/remove packaging mandatory markings
       
Element: Seal packaging confirmed as being FFE
       
Element: Apply emergency and contingency procedures
       
Element: Inspect arisings and salvage
  • Inspect arisings and salvage to confirm items have completed functioning
       
Element: Inspect arisings and salvage to confirm items are free from misfire
       
Element: Carry out post certification procedures
  • Package and label arisings and salvage
       
Element: Maintain accurate 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.

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 operational safety

identifying ammunition and explosive components

identifying explosive contaminants

identifying relevant labels and markings

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

operational knowledge of:

documentation requirements

equipment used in FFE process

explosive contaminants

explosive packaging components and fitments

operational safety and WHS standards

relevant labels and markings

types of ammunition, explosive component parts

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 requirement for certification 
 
 
Conduct examinations of explosive and non-explosive dangerous goods packaging 
 
 
 
Inspect arisings and salvage to confirm items have completed functioning 
 
Package and label arisings and salvage 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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