This standard comprises the following elements:
1 Prepare presentations on explosives matters.
2 Deliver presentations on explosives matters.
You must demonstrate the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations, safe working practices and procedures governing explosives, and their implications for your area of work.
You must know and understand the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE); the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substance and/or article; the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event; your own licensing authority’s policy and procedure; theapplicant organization’s business objectives and modus operandi; the purposes of the explosives facility; the purpose of safeguarding; when to refer the application to another licensing authority; the licensing criteria; when and why it might be appropriate to impose conditions and/or caveats, or amend or withdraw the licence; the sanctions available to your licensing authority; when and why it might be appropriate to consult local authorities and your level of
authority in granting, amending or withdrawing the licence.
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 managers and supervisors who make presentations either to internal or external audiences including managers and supervisors involved in munitions clearance and search activities.
1 Prepare presentations on explosives matters
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 confirm the purpose and objectives of the presentation
P3 base your presentation on relevant and accurate information
P4 tailor the information to fit the timescale of the presentation
P5 plan the presentation in a logical and structured way
P6 prepare the content of the presentation to meet the needs of the target audience and the required level of confidentiality
P7 rehearse your presentation and amend it if required
P8 prepare appropriate supporting material
P9 prepare answers to anticipated questions
P10 take any relevant factors into account that may affect the presentation
P11 check that the equipment has been set up correctly
P12 adhere to confidentiality requirements
1 Prepare presentations on explosives matters
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 nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substances and/or articles
K3 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K4 who is your audience and their needs
K5 the purpose of the presentation and your key messages
K6 the time available to make your presentation
K7 what constitutes relevant and accurate information
K8 how to ensure the content of the presentation will meet the needs of the target audience
K9 different methods of presentation and their respective advantages and disadvantages
K10 what materials are appropriate to support the presentation
K11 how to use the equipment
K12 best practice in preparing and giving presentations
K13 the questions you might expect to receive as a result of the presentation
K14 any other factor that may be relevant
1 Audiences: small groups; large groups
2 Medium: written; verbal; using visual aids