Unit of competency Outline
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Identify and select explosive products
Identify and select explosive products
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCEXP302A
AHCEXP302A
State Code
D6814
D6814
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of identifying and selecting explosive products and/or suitable mixtures that can be used for blasting for agricultural or land management purposes and defines the standard required to: establish the need to use explosives; identify the risks and environmental implications of using explosives; select explosives and initiator devices to match the application; site and identified hazards at the blasting site; utilise safety fuses as required; select appropriate fly-rock control devices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify explosives applications
- 1.1. The job application requiring the use of explosives is identified in consultation with the field manager or supervisor.
- 1.2. The site for blasting is accurately identified and the surrounding area checked to confirm that all aspects of safety have been considered and actioned.
- 1.3. Potential side effects of the blast are identified in consideration of all site characteristics and are used in the planning of blasting operations.
- 1.4. Environmental implications of the intended explosives usage are considered in the planning of blasting activities.
- 1.5. Alternatives to the use of explosives are considered in the planning of the application and are utilised as appropriate.
2. Select explosives components
- 2.1. Explosives are selected to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site.
- 2.2. The quantity of explosive energy required is established in line with the site characteristics and the designated application.
- 2.3. Initiator device selection reflects industry best practice and is matched to explosives selection.
- 2.4. Safety fuses are utilised as required to suit the application.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of explosive charges may include:
bulk charges that are commercially procured such as:
explosives/blasting agents or ammonium nitrate/Fuel Oil (ANFO)
compounds mixed on site.
explosive compounds such as:
water gels
slurries
emulsions
ammonium nitrate explosives (ANFO)
black powder
special purpose explosives.
Relevant legislation may include:
Australian Standards and legislation that relate to this standard are Australian Standards - A2187.1 1998: Storage and land transport. Australian Standards - A2187.2 1993: Explosives storage, transport and use. Australian Standards - A2187.0 1998: Explosives Glossary of terms, and other State and Territory legislation.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of explosive charges may include:
bulk charges that are commercially procured such as:
explosives/blasting agents or ammonium nitrate/Fuel Oil (ANFO)
compounds mixed on site.
explosive compounds such as:
water gels
slurries
emulsions
ammonium nitrate explosives (ANFO)
black powder
special purpose explosives.
Relevant legislation may include:
Australian Standards and legislation that relate to this standard are Australian Standards - A2187.1 1998: Storage and land transport. Australian Standards - A2187.2 1993: Explosives storage, transport and use. Australian Standards - A2187.0 1998: Explosives Glossary of terms, and other State and Territory legislation.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
establish the need to use explosives
identify the risks and environmental implications of using explosives
select explosives and initiator devices to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site
utilise safety fuses as required
select appropriate fly-rock control devices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
establish the need to use explosives
identify the risks and environmental implications of using explosives
select explosives and initiator devices to match the application, site and identified hazards at the blasting site
utilise safety fuses as required
select appropriate fly-rock control devices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2627 | RTD3710A | Identify and select explosive products | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT16 | AHCEXP302 | Identify and select explosive products | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D484 | AHC31810 | Certificate III in Vertebrate Pest Management | Qualification |