Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFEXO149 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare explosives for metal hardening
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFEXO149 - Prepare explosives for metal hardening | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to prepare explosives for metal hardening. Metal hardening using sheet explosives is a specialised application of explosives and is used to harden metals such as rail points.This unit was developed for personnel who are specialists working within proof and trials organisations, but may be applicable to any individual in this field of work.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 or as part of a team under indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would conduct routine tasks in known 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: Identify metal hardening requirements |
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Element: Prepare sheet explosives |
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Element: Prepare detonators |
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Element: Finalise activity |
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Element: Prepare detonators |
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Element: Finalise activity |
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Element: Identify metal hardening requirements |
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Element: Acquire required resources and check for serviceability | ||||||||
Element: Identify explosives to meet measured hardening requirements | ||||||||
Element: Identify and prepare templates used in association with the cutting of the sheet explosives | ||||||||
Element: Prepare sheet explosives |
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Element: Prepare explosives within proof or trial parameters | ||||||||
Element: Maintain records throughout the process to ensure traceability of preparation activities | ||||||||
Element: Inspect sheet explosives to ensure serviceability and safety | ||||||||
Element: Cut and label sheet explosives to the required length and shape | ||||||||
Element: Prepare sheet explosives for transport to the range | ||||||||
Element: Check detonators for continuity and repack for transport |
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Element: Maintain documentation appropriate to the task |