DEFEXO126 Conduct post blast analysis

Release: 2

DEFEXO126 Conduct post blast analysis

Modification History

Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions.
Release 1. This unit was released in DEFTP Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO720A Conduct post blast analysis. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 3.1 removed PC 1.2 and 1.3 merged PC 3.2 reworded

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

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

Foundation Skills

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

Range of Conditions

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.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO720A Conduct post blast analysis.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9