This unit describes the skills required to analyse and apply knowledge of the physics of explosives. The application of the knowledge of explosive physics is specific to the work being undertaken by individuals involved within a variety of applications including manufacturing, policy development, technical manual development, platform integration, configuration, staff processes, transport, disposal, trials and inter-operability.

This unit applies to those required to analyse the physics of explosives in the context of their work environment and in relation to their workplace functions.

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 make high level, fully independent judgements, applying a detailed knowledge of the physics of explosives, analysing complex data and producing specific documents detailing the outcomes of highly specialised technical functions. They would perform sophisticated tasks in a broad range of specialised contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Access and analyse relevant explosive physics information

1.1

Identify the purpose of the required analysis, including the relevance of the physics of explosives

1.2

Identify and obtain explosives safety, legislative and statutory requirements

1.3

Analyse the information obtained to determine the relevance within its application and in the context of the organisation

1.4

Formulate outcomes of the analysis and provide recommendations

2

Implement recommendations specific to explosive physics

2.1

Establish work being undertaken and apply the relevant recommendations

2.2

Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations

2.3

Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application

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:

adhering to relevant work health and safety requirements and operational safety

analysing and evaluating information

applying safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to explosive physics

conducting research

identifying relevant information

interpreting organisation role relevant to explosive physics

using appropriate information technology and software

writing research reports including recommendations

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:

comparative measures of an explosive, including:

brisance

compatibility

critical diameter

detonation pressure

figure of insensitivity

gas volume

heat of explosion

power index

power of explosive

rate of burning

sensitiveness

sensitivity

stability

temperature of explosion

TNT equivalence

velocity of detonation

electro explosive hazards (EEH) protection

generic design principles to the design and selection of a weapon system, including:

aerodynamics

ballistics

bombs

egress systems

electronic protection measures

fuze systems

guidance and seeker systems

gun systems

hydrodynamics

platform integration

propulsion systems

pyrotechnics

warheads

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.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Not applicable.

Explosive Ordnance