DEFEXO126
Conduct post blast analysis


Application

This unit describes the skills required to analyse a blast site following an incident involving explosive ordnance. The individual would examine the site to identify the nature of the blast and provide advice to authorities on the incident. The incident may include accidents or intentional blasts using explosive ordnance or improvised explosive devices.

This unit applies to those required to conduct an analysis of a site following an explosive ordnance incident.

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/or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.

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


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for post-blast analysis

1.1

Conduct planning prior to arrival at scene

1.2

Identify and apply safety and security requirements

1.3

Identify and prepare for use equipment, tools and stores required for post-blast analysis

2

Examine blast site

2.1

Establish and maintain liaison with other agencies

2.2

Examine blast site

2.3

Document data recording, within resource limitations

3

Analyse the data and determine incident cause

3.1

Analyse incident data

3.2

Seek specialist advice in accordance with analysis requirements

3.3

Draw conclusions from analysis to determine the cause of the incident

4

Maintain documentation and share information

4.1

Document analysis process

4.2

Provide information related to the cause of the incident to authorities

4.3

Provide evidence to inquiries/courts as required

Evidence of Performance

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:

analysing and evaluating information

applying knowledge of explosive ordnance

applying manual handling and team lifting techniques

applying time management

conducting appropriate tests

handling dangerous good and hazardous substances safely

interpreting test methods/procedures

maintaining security, integrity, traceability of samples, sub-samples, test data and results, and documentation

operating specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle

operating test equipment

reading, accessing, interpreting and applying technical instructions

using PPE


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

analysis process

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of explosive ordnance

chemical principles and concepts underpinning explosive ordnance

documentation requirements

initiation procedures

organisation and/or legal traceability requirements

physics principles and concepts underpinning explosive ordnance

relevant testing procedures

security procedures

theory of explosive ordnance design

use of instruments for qualitative and/or quantitative analysis


Assessment Conditions

Candidates must complete assessment using live explosives.

This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

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.

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 and case studies

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.


Foundation Skills

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


Range Statement

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance