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

DEFEXO066 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect explosive facilities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO066 - Inspect explosive facilities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to prepare, conduct and follow up the formal inspection of explosive facilities. Explosive facility inspections apply to all potential explosion sites and are part of the quality and safety control processes.This unit applies to those required to prepare, conduct and follow up the formal inspection of explosive facilities.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 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.

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 inspection
  • Identify, and confirm explosive facility to be inspected.
  • Identify and assemble documentation related to the facility.
  • Liaise with relevant personnel.
  • Review previous inspection and maintenance history documentation.
       
Element: Conduct inspection
  • Confirm adherence to security, safety and licensing requirements applicable to the facility.
  • Confirm adherence to maintenance and housekeeping standards.
       
Element: Carry out post inspection procedures
  • Identify and report non-compliances.
  • Brief relevant personnel on non-compliances.
  • Maintain documentation, records and reports related to the inspection.
       
Element: Conduct inspection
  • Confirm adherence to security, safety and licensing requirements applicable to the facility.
  • Confirm adherence to maintenance and housekeeping standards.
       
Element: Prepare for inspection
  • Identify, and confirm explosive facility to be inspected
       
Element: Identify and assemble documentation related to the facility
       
Element: Liaise with relevant personnel
       
Element: Review previous inspection and maintenance history documentation
  • Confirm adherence to security, safety and licensing requirements applicable to the facility
       
Element: Confirm adherence to maintenance and housekeeping standards
       
Element: Carry out post inspection procedures
  • Identify and report non-compliances
       
Element: Brief relevant personnel on non-compliances
       
Element: Maintain documentation, records and reports related to the inspection
       


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:

communicating with stakeholders effectively

identifying problems and non-adherence to policy and standards

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:

operational knowledge of:

documentation requirements

inspection procedures

net explosive quantity and compatibility relevant to the facility

policies and procedures applicable to explosive facilities

reporting requirements

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
Identify, and confirm explosive facility to be inspected. 
Identify and assemble documentation related to the facility. 
Liaise with relevant personnel. 
Review previous inspection and maintenance history documentation. 
Confirm adherence to security, safety and licensing requirements applicable to the facility. 
Confirm adherence to maintenance and housekeeping standards. 
Identify and report non-compliances. 
Brief relevant personnel on non-compliances. 
Maintain documentation, records and reports related to the inspection. 
Confirm adherence to security, safety and licensing requirements applicable to the facility. 
Confirm adherence to maintenance and housekeeping standards. 
Identify, and confirm explosive facility to be inspected 
 
 
Confirm adherence to security, safety and licensing requirements applicable to the facility 
 
Identify and report non-compliances 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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