This standard covers the competences you need to contribute to conducting trial or test of explosive substances and/or articles in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can confirm that you have the correct trial or test plan, confirming that the correct explosive substances and/or articles have been selected 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
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guideline
P2 confirm that you have the correct trial or test plan
P3 carry out final pre-task checks as directed
P4 use the equipment, consumables and services correctly during the task
P5 confirm that the correct explosive substances and/or articles have been selected
P6 protect explosive substances and/or articles from all forms of contamination and/or damage
P7 identify and label explosive substances and/or articles, according to the plan
P8 ensure that the controlled conditions are as specified in the trial or test plan
P9 record data and information as directed
P10 adhere to the relevant quality standards
P11 maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times
P12 report problems beyond your level of authority to the appropriate person
K1 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
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 nature of other hazardous materials with which you are working
K6 the trial or test plan and procedures and your role in them
K7 the expected outcomes of the task
K8 the roles and responsibilities of team members
K9 the equipment, consumables and services needed to complete the task
K10 how to use the equipment
K11 types of labelling used
K12 the consequences of incorrect/adverse conditions
K13 the consequences of taking wrong actions
K14 the importance of adhering to clear instructions and of seeking clarification when necessary
K15 reporting lines and procedures
K16 the relevant quality standards and compliance regime
K17 your own level of responsibility and competence
K18 the documentation requirements
K19 any confidentiality requirements
1. Resources: equipment; consumables; services; work environment