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Identify and select explosive products

Identify and select explosive products

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCEXP304
State Code
OCU18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and select explosive products and suitable mixtures that can be used for blasting for agricultural or land management purposes.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. This includes using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify explosives applications
  • 1.1 Identify job application and planned blasting operations in consultation with field manager or supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify site for blasting and check surrounding area to confirm safety considerations and actions
  • 1.3 Consider site characteristics and identify risks and potential hazards for blast site
  • 1.4 Consider environmental implications of intended explosives usage
  • 1.5 Consider available options for explosives for planned blasting operation
  • 1.6 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures when handling or using explosives
2. Select explosives components
  • 2.1 Select explosives to meet planned blasting outcomes, site conditions and identified hazards of blasting site
  • 2.2 Ensure explosives and components are safe and not defective before use
  • 2.3 Calculate the explosive energy required for site characteristics to achieve planned blasting outcomes
  • 2.4 Prepare the quantity of explosive required to achieve the explosive energy
  • 2.5 Select the appropriate explosive initiator device according to industry best practice
  • 2.6 Select and use safety fuses to suit the application
  • 2.7 Ensure use of explosives complies with relevant legislative requirements and Australian Standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT16 AHCEXP302 Identify and select explosive products Unit of competency