Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFEXO101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dispose of explosives
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | DEFEXO101 - Dispose of explosives | |
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Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to prepare a disposal site and to dispose of explosives by burning, detonation or by functioning on a licensed demolition range under controlled conditions. This unit specifically precludes the destruction of unexploded ordnance that has malfunctioned/failed to function. The disposal of explosives may be undertaken for a variety of reasons such as expired shelf life, defectiveness or surplus to requirement, or if the explosive has been otherwise compromised while being handled during storage, transportation or maintenance.This unit applies to those required to prepare a disposal site and to dispose of explosives on a licensed demolition range under controlled conditions.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 under direct 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.
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for disposal |
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Element: Dispose of explosives |
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Element: Finalise disposal process |
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Element: Prepare for disposal |
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Element: Dispose of explosives |
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Element: Confirm explosive items to be disposed of and disposal methods to be used | ||||||||
Element: Liaise with parties affected by the disposal | ||||||||
Element: Complete site and equipment preparation | ||||||||
Element: Identify, calculate, and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation | ||||||||
Element: Prepare and test explosive disposal initiation |
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Element: Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans | ||||||||
Element: Inspect residue to ensure all items have been disposed of | ||||||||
Element: Finalise disposal process |
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Element: Maintain documentation and records |