Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct underwater explosive demolitions
Conduct underwater explosive demolitions
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEXO111
DEFEXO111
State Code
AVR75
AVR75
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct explosive demolitions in an underwater environment. The unit also covers the conduct of maintenance on the established demolition circuits and includes the requirement to disarm and disassemble the demolition. The individual is also required to handle, transport and protect explosives in an underwater environment.This unit applies to those required to assemble and disassemble firing circuits, and to fix detonators, primers, firing devices and explosive charges in accordance with the demolition supervising officer’s plan in an underwater environment.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 individually and as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs, conducting routine tasks in a range of complex contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for underwater demolitions
- 1.1 Analyse work task and worksite data to determine the specific requirements for the explosive demolition
- 1.2 Develop a work plan consistent with the dive plan
- 1.3 Select, inspect and prepare explosives, associated equipment and protective equipment
- 1.4 Secure explosives and associated equipment to/from the dive site
- 1.5 Assess access obstructions and other hazards and take action to remove/reduce the risk
2 Conduct underwater demolition
- 2.1 Secure explosives and associated equipment on self
- 2.2 Establish work-safe area at the demolition site and confirm location of divers prior to commencing demolition task/s
- 2.3 Identify and manage hazards relevant to the application of explosives and associated equipment
- 2.4 Fix and place demolition charges, lay line, set timing devices, establish firing point and connect and test circuit
- 2.5 Confirm location and safety of personnel prior to firing the demolition charge
- 2.6 Fire demolition charge
3 Conduct post-demolition procedures
- 3.1 Minimise environmental impact from use of explosives and recover waste products
- 3.2 Disassemble demolition circuit
- 3.3 Recover, de-service and store for re-use explosives and associated equipment, or dispose
- 3.4 Record usage of explosives and associated equipment
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|---|---|---|---|
| AXA2 | DEF32415 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations | Qualification |
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| AWX9 | DEF42415 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations | Qualification |
| BFU0 | DEF30320 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations | Qualification |