Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions.

Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO216A Operate a small quantity explosives facility.

• Unit code updated
• Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
• All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
• Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes
• PC 1.2, 2.2 and 2.4 removed
• PC 1.3, 2.3 and 2.6 reworded
• Element 2 one new PC

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

This unit describes the skills required to operate a storage facility licensed to contain a small quantity of explosive ordnance. This includes conforming to the facility licence, calculating net explosive quantity, applying compatibility constraints, ensuring package sealing requirements are applied and maintaining a range of documentation.

This unit applies to those required to operate a small quantity explosives facility.

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 as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.

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

Not applicable.

Explosive Ordnance

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1  

Confirm requirements of a small quantity facility 

1.1 

Identify small quantity facility requirements

1.2 

Manage facility in accordance with explosive limit licences

1.3 

Develop and display approved storage plans

2 

Operate the facility 

2.1 

Identify, calculate, confirm and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation

2.2 

Confirm authorised packages, seals and marks comply with organisational requirements

2.3 

Issue and receipt items held in a small quantity facility

2.4 

Display hazard divisions including applicable supplementary fire symbols

2.5 

Interpret emergency procedure specific for the facility and apply contingency plans

2.6 

Monitor explosive license limit during operations using authorised record systems

3 

Maintain facility operating requirements 

3.1 

Ensure serviceability of equipment and tools

3.2 

Ensure housekeeping procedures are adhered to

3.3 

Maintain documentation and records

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.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO216A Operate a small quantity explosives facility.

Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions.

Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO216A Operate a small quantity explosives facility.

• Unit code updated
• Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
• All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
• Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes
• PC 1.2, 2.2 and 2.4 removed
• PC 1.3, 2.3 and 2.6 reworded
• Element 2 one new PC

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:

• applying operational safety
• applying storage regulations
• conducting calculations relevant to the task
• inspecting tools and equipment
• interpreting and applying explosive limit licences

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:
• documentation requirements
• explosive licence limits
• explosive ordnance packaging and inspection requirements
• operational safety
• storage regulations
• work condition class

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.