Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFEXO121 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess explosive firings
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | DEFEXO121 - Assess explosive firings | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to prepare and fire explosives and to conduct an assessment of the explosive firing in support of explosive assessment without using sophisticated measuring or tracking equipment. Assessment of explosives is a process used to determine whether the explosive is performing within specified tolerances.This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to prepare and fire explosives and conduct an assessment of the explosive firing in support of explosive assessment.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 as part of a team under indirect supervision, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would conduct complex 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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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for firing |
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Element: Fire explosive |
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Element: Finalise the firing process |
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Element: Prepare for firing |
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Element: Fire explosive |
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Element: Confirm firing methods | ||||||||
Element: Liaise with and notify parties affected by the firing | ||||||||
Element: Prepare site/equipment | ||||||||
Element: Identify, calculate and monitor net explosive quantities throughout the operation | ||||||||
Element: Identify, analyse and apply compatibility throughout the operation | ||||||||
Element: Set up test equipment in accordance with instructions |
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Element: Inspect residue to ensure all explosives have been fired | ||||||||
Element: Take and record measurements in accordance with instructions | ||||||||
Element: Finalise the firing process |
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Element: Maintain and/or refurbish site and equipment | ||||||||
Element: Maintain documentation and records |