3.13 Contribute to pre-trial or pre-test tasks relating to explosive substances and/or articles

Key Role
Test & Evaluation (trials)
Unit
3
Reference
3.13
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to contribute to pre-trial or pre-test tasks relating to relating to explosive substances and/or articles in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can confirm the suitability of the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete the task contributing to the trial or test plan (including the hazard and risk assessments) in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives work activities. This includes people working as test and evaluation and general explosives operators.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm the suitability of the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete the task
P3 carry out any necessary tests of the equipment
P4 advise on the use and disposition of equipment, within your level of authority
P5 check that the work environment is suitable for the trial or test as directed and make recommendations
P6 contribute to the trial or test plan
P7 make logistic arrangements as directed in accordance with your organization’s procedures and the trial or test plan
P8 maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times
P9 adhere to the relevant quality standards
P10 report problems beyond your level of authority to the appropriate person

Knowledge and Understanding

K1 the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures governing explosives and their implications for your area of work
K2 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K3 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and/or article
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K5 the trial or test plan and your role in it
K6 the objectives of the trial or test
K7 the roles and responsibilities of team members
K8 the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete the task
K9 how to assemble, check and use the equipment
K10 the correct functioning of equipment and how to identify when it does not work properly
K11 why hazard and risk assessments are required and your role in contributing to them
K12 reporting lines and procedures
K13 the relevant quality standards and compliance regime
K14 any confidentiality requirements
K15 your own level of authority

Scope and Range

1. Resources: equipment; consumables; services; work environment