Open Awards Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Explosive Operatives (RQF)

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to assemble orders for dispatch in Explosives Substances and Articles (ESA) operations.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for assembling orders for dispatch in ESA operations, relating to health, safety and security.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for assembling orders for dispatch in ESA operations, relating to the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for assembling orders for dispatch in ESA operations, relating to environmental factors.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for assembling orders for dispatch in ESA operations, relating to any special requirements for specific items.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for assembling orders for dispatch in ESA operations, relating to stock recording systems.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for assembling orders for dispatch in ESA operations, relating to scheduling and time management.
• Describe the characteristics of different types of orders to be assembled for dispatch.
• Explain appropriate handling methods and equipment to be used when assembling orders for dispatch.
• Identify a minimum of four potential problems that can occur when assembling orders for dispatch.
• Explain the appropriate action to take when dealing with identified problems during the assembly process.
• Understand the importance of personal cleanliness and hygiene in ESA operations.
• Explain the importance of maintaining personal hygiene in contributing to overall safety during ESA assembly operations.
• Describe effective hygiene practices to follow when assembling orders for ESA.
• Assemble orders for dispatch in ESA operations effectively.
• Obtain all necessary information required to accurately assemble orders for dispatch.
• Check that all areas used for dispatching goods are clean, clear of obstructions, and free from hazards.
• Check that all required goods are in stock and readily accessible for assembly.
• Assemble orders with the correct type and quantity of goods, ensuring they are ready for dispatch, in accordance with the information obtained.
• Demonstrate how to maintain the condition of goods throughout the order assembly process.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how communication can affect Explosives Substances and Articles (ESA) teams.
• Identify at least two barriers to effective communication within ESA teamwork.
• Explain how to overcome at least two barriers to communication in ESA teamwork situations.
• Explain how diverse skills and experience within a team can contribute positively to ESA teamwork.
• Know about communication skills that promote positive ESA teamwork.
• Identify techniques that can be used to overcome barriers to communication in ESA teamwork.
• Describe the skills required to build positive and effective team relationships within an ESA team.
• Identify appropriate techniques for giving constructive feedback within an ESA team.
• Identify different types of communication needed to promote positive ESA teamwork and collaboration.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to health, safety and security.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to legal requirements.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to environmental factors.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to operating requirements.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to specialist requirements.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to rotation methods.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures, in relation to keeping stock at required levels in logistics ESA, that relate to stock control systems (including reporting and recording).
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of colleagues involved with checking stock levels and stock records.
• Explain when to replenish stock.
• Describe how regular or routine checks on stock levels are carried out.
• Describe the process for dealing with any damaged, faulty or out-of-date items.
• Describe the correct handling methods and/or equipment to move stock.
• Describe correct labelling procedures.
• Identify a minimum of four problems that can occur when maintaining stock levels.
• Explain appropriate actions when dealing with identified problems.
• Check required stock levels and the actual level of stock.
• Identify any damaged, faulty and out-of-date items.
• Move damaged, faulty and out-of-date items to appropriate locations.
• Use stock rotation methods to ensure the stock is utilised effectively.
• Replenish stock according to organisational procedures.
• Handle goods using safe and correct handling methods and in line with organisational procedures.
• Label stock accurately according to organisational requirements.
• Position stock in correct locations for future use.
• Update stock records following replenishment according to organisational requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in ESA, that relate to health, safety and security.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in ESA, that relate to Personal Protective Equipment.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in ESA, that relate to environmental factors.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in ESA, that relate to special requirements.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in ESA, that relate to storage conditions.
• Understand the relevant organisational policies and procedures for maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in ESA, that relate to monitoring systems.
• Explain the appropriate action to take in an emergency.
• Explain the meaning of different hazardous markings and areas.
• Describe storage and distribution requirements for hazardous goods and materials including any precautions that must be taken.
• Explain the types of equipment and their use when maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials.
• Explain the importance of environmental temperature controls that apply to ESA operations.
• Describe the risks to ESA and packaging during transit, storage and at delivery from microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards.
• Give examples of a minimum of three problems that can occur when maintaining the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials.
• Explain appropriate action when dealing with identified problems.
• Obtain all relevant information on hazardous goods and materials.
• Demonstrate that the correct precautions have been undertaken in accordance with health and safety and organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor the condition of the hazardous goods and materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and organisational policies and procedures.
• Manoeuvre hazardous goods and materials safely with the appropriate equipment according to agreed procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand current safety legislation and regulation in relation to explosives substances and articles (ESA).
• Explain the relevant safety legislation and regulation that applies to your role with ESA.
• Explain the importance of legislation and regulations relating to ESA to the wider business and governance.
• Know about safety procedures for ESA.
• Demonstrate routine workplace safe operations and procedures for ESA.
• Explain the actions to follow in the event of a range of emergencies involving ESA.
• Know about safety practices when working with ESA.
• Apply safety standards to own role with ESA.
• Explain own contribution to safety when working with ESA.
• Understand safety principles regard own role when working with explosive substances and articles.
• Comment on the dangers of explosive substances and articles (ESA) in own role.
• Describe how ESA is safely handled in own role.
• Explain how to safely store ESA in own role.
• Demonstrate the safe movement of ESA in your own role.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain relevant organisational policies and procedures for picking goods in ESA operations that relate to health, safety and security requirements.
• Explain relevant organisational policies and procedures for picking goods in ESA operations that relate to environmental factors.
• Explain relevant organisational policies and procedures for picking goods in ESA operations that relate to special requirements.
• Explain relevant organisational policies and procedures for picking goods in ESA operations that relate to Personal Protective Equipment.
• Explain relevant organisational policies and procedures for picking goods in ESA operations that relate to picking methods.
• Identify specific hazards that relate to moving and handling goods for ESA operations.
• Describe types of equipment that can be used to pick goods in ESA operations.
• Describe correct methods for handling goods in ESA operations.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of colleagues in relation to picking goods in ESA operations.
• Identify problems that can occur when picking and handling goods in ESA operations.
• Explain appropriate action when dealing with identified problems when picking goods in ESA operations.
• Locate goods to be picked for ESA operations.
• Apply correct picking methods and equipment for the types of goods and size of order.
• Use the correct handling methods and picking equipment to pick the goods.
• Place goods into the appropriate location.
• Place goods into the appropriate receptacle.
• Place goods onto appropriate pallets.
• Position picked goods ready for assembling orders.
• Use correct handling methods and equipment to place the goods correctly for assembling orders.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for placing the goods into storage in ESA operations, that relate to health, safety and security.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for placing the goods into storage in ESA operations, that relate to environmental factors.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for placing the goods into storage in ESA operations, that relate to special requirements.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for placing the goods into storage in ESA operations, that relate to storage conditions.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures for placing the goods into storage in ESA operations, that relate to stock control.
• Describe different sources and types of information required for placing the goods.
• Describe areas for storing different types of goods.
• Explain the importance of preparing storage areas before placing goods.
• Describe the equipment and facilities required in the area receiving goods.
• Explain the correct handling methods for different types of goods.
• Identify problems that can occur when placing goods in storage.
• Explain appropriate action when dealing with identified problems.
• Ensure that the area is clean, tidy and clear of obstructions.
• Use the correct handling methods and equipment to place the goods into storage.
• Place the goods in the correct location for space utilisation, to prevent damage and meet distribution requirements.
• Update stock control records accurately.
• Communicate the arrangements for the monitoring and storage of goods clearly and accurately with the appropriate people.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand resilience and its impacts on individuals, society and the Explosive Substances and Articles (ESA) working environment.
• Describe what is meant by the term 'resilience'.
• Describe a situation where resilience skills have been used, either in the workplace or in another context.
• Describe why resilience is important for an individual's well-being.
• Describe why resilience is important for society as a whole.
• Describe why resilience is important within an ESA working environment.
• Understand how to develop an individual's resilience.
• Describe why maintaining a positive outlook on life can be important to an individual's resilience.
• Describe various ways of creating and maintaining a positive outlook on life.
• Describe a range of factors that contribute to an individual's overall resilience.
• Outline a range of ways to develop and improve an individual's resilience skills.
• Develop personal resilience skills.
• Assess own resilience skills, detailing both strengths and areas for potential improvement.
• Create an action plan designed to develop and improve own resilience skills.
• Implement the action plan to develop own resilience skills in practice.
• Reflect on the action plan, detailing further development points for building and maintaining resilience.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand environmental factors relating to the use of hazardous materials.
• Identify at least two environmental factors that Explosive Substances and Articles (ESA) can impact upon.
• Explain why looking after the environment is important to your organisation.
• Know about waste management procedures for Explosives Substances and Articles (ESA).
• State the correct ways of disposing of at least one explosive and one contaminated waste material.
• Explain the correct reporting procedures for waste management.
• Understand the environmental constraints for explosives disposal by incineration, deflagration and detonation.
• Explain the environmental constraints relevant to explosive disposal by incineration.
• Explain the environmental constraints relevant to explosive disposal by deflagration.
• Explain the environmental constraints relevant to explosive disposal by detonation.
• Understand the toxicity of ESA to the environment and own health.
• Describe possible toxic routes from stores to the local route (workers) and the environment.
• Describe any occupational health monitoring appropriate to your role.
• Know about the hazards to people and the environment arising from incorrect handling and processing of materials.
• State your organisation’s procedures for dealing with unplanned events.
• State own role in dealing with unplanned events in the workplace.
• Explain the correct reporting process for unplanned events.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures in relation to using MHE, that relate to health, safety and security.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures in relation to using MHE, that relate to legal requirements.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures in relation to using MHE, that relate to operating requirements.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures in relation to using MHE, that relate to Personal Protective Equipment.
• Explain the relevant organisational policies and procedures in relation to using MHE, that relate to reporting defects.
• Describe how to carry out all manufacturers’ pre-start checks.
• Explain the operation of the vehicle instruments and controls.
• Describe how to prepare MHE for at least two different types of lift.
• Explain the observations required to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Identify a minimum of four problems that can occur when preparing MHE for work.
• Explain appropriate action when dealing with the identified problems.
• Use the correct Personal Protective Clothing when undertaking manoeuvring and lifting operations.
• Carry out all manufacturers’ pre-start checks.
• Manoeuvre MHE safely including appropriate use of signals.
• Manoeuvre MHE safely including appropriate speed for the manoeuvre.
• Manoeuvre MHE safely including monitoring the actions of others.
• Manoeuvre MHE safely including ensuring there is no damage to the MHE and surrounding environment.
• Manoeuvre MHE safely including ensuring the MHE is in a suitable position for the required activities.
• Stack the goods using MHE.
• De-stack goods using MHE.
• Carry out shut down, isolation and securing procedures.
• Carry out all manufacturers’ post operational checks.