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Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Communication 

• adjust and document recommendations if required
• communicate with others
• conduct interviews
• liaise with client/customer
• prepare and present investigation reports
• prepare letters and reports to a level required
• present reports in a format that ensures the client can readily understand the determined options and solutions
• provide evidence to inquiries/courts as required
• record outcomes of the analysis and provide recommendations relevant to safety, legislative and statutory requirements

Teamwork 

• apply principles of teamwork, and team aims and objectives
• apply techniques for supporting others/team members
• encourage other team members
• facilitate a team
• participate in a team
• understand composition of teams, and roles and responsibility of team members

Problem solving 

• apply analytical and evaluation processes
• apply formulae to determine the net explosive quantity and compatibility for the facility
• assess fire situation and determine appropriate course of action
• demonstrate application of knowledge of explosive ordnance to assist in work and to guide problem solving
• prepare options and solutions in matters concerning the performance of explosive ordnance
• provide and evaluate options
• select appropriate solutions

Initiative and enterprise 

• observe and respond to changing circumstances and unusual situations
• support others/team members

Planning and organising 

• access and analyse relevant explosive ordnance information
• apply occupational health and safety requirements relevant to explosive ordnance in accordance with the organisation requirements
• assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations
• collect and preserve evidence
• conduct research
• determine report requirements
• establish investigation objectives
• examine evidence using research methodology that meets relevant standards and procedures
• gain agreement on methodology, coordination requirements and necessary authorisation to progress the investigation
• identify emergency alarms and match with response requirement
• plan and prepare for licensing
• select procedures that incorporate methods which are appropriate and feasible
• set objectives within budget and time constraints

Self-management 

• adhere to relevant occupational health and safety requirements and operational safety
• calculate licensing requirements
• conduct inspections
• maintain documentation
• read and understand relevant workplace documentation
• recognise individual responsibilities regarding hazardous materials

Learning 

• access, interpret and rehearse procedures related to a fire emergency
• learn about guidelines and codes of practice that cover technical specifications
• learn about legislative requirements considered in the examination of evidence
• learn about relevant Australian and international standards
• learn about safe handling of hazardous materials and quality assurance procedures
• learn about types, operations and application of firefighting equipment including extinguishers, hose-reels and, where appropriate, monitors
• submit a portfolio of licensing documentation conducted over a range of facilities

Technology 

• achieve a safe work environment when working with explosive ordnance
• apply knowledge of characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosive ordnance
• apply knowledge of weapon system and platform integration
• apply spatial measurement including length, width, perimeter and area
• examine electronic and manual records
• identify location of firefighting equipment and check the equipment
• use appropriate information technology and software
• use equipment such as computers, digital cameras, laser range finders, global positioning systems

16 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

• 4 core units
• 12 elective units

Choose a minimum of 10 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) and Group B (General) lists below, of which 5 must be from the Group A list.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from elective lists below, or  elsewhere within this training package, or  another endorsed training package, or  accredited course.

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individual’s occupational outcomes.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Code 

Core Units 

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

BSBOHS509A

Ensure a safe workplace

MSAPMOHS210B

Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Code 

Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) 

DEFEO205C

Conduct technical explosive ordnance investigations

DEFEO210C

Manage explosive ordnance engineering and logistics processes

DEFEO211D

Apply a knowledge of explosive ordnance

DEFEO212C

License explosive ordnance facilities and potential explosive sites

DEFEO602C

Plan explosive ordnance trials

DEFEO603C

Conduct explosive ordnance trials

DEFEO604C

Perform explosive tests, measurements and analyses

DEFEO605D

Conduct explosive ordnance firings

DEFEO606D

Develop unique explosives

DEFEO607C

Determine the properties of explosive ordnance

DEFEO709D

Apply explosive ordnance design principles

MSAPMOPS401A

Trial new process or product

PMASUP540B

Analyse equipment performance

PUAEMR022

Establish context for emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR023

Assess emergency risk

∟ PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR024

Develop treatment options for emergency risk

PUAEMR025

Manage risk treatment implementation

∟ PUAEMR024 Develop treatment options for emergency risk

PUAEMR026

Treat operational risk

∟ PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk

PUAEMR027

Assess operational risk

PUAEMR030

Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises

PUAEMR031

Design emergency management exercises

Code 

Group B Elective Units (General) 

DEFEO201C

Respond to fire

DEFEO206C

Apply a knowledge of the service environment

BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

BSBMGT515A

Manage operational plan

BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBWOR501B

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

MSACMS601A

Analyse and map a value chain

∟ MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMS602A

Manage a value chain

∟ MSACMS601A Analyse and map a value chain

∟ MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT621A

Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system

∟ MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment 

MSACMT630A

Optimise cost of product

∟ MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT631A

Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

∟ MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices 

MSS015002A

Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources

MSS404052A

Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSS405001A

Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation

MSS405004A

Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

MSS405020A

Develop quick changeover procedures

MSS405040A

Manage 5S system in an organisation

MSS405050A

Determine and improve process capability

∟ MSS404052A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSS405060A

Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation

MSS405061A

Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes

MSS405070A

Develop and manage sustainable energy practices

MSS405075A

Facilitate the development of a new product

∟ MSS404052A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSS405081A

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

PUACOM002B

Provide services to clients

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams