Identify, prepare and present the information on explosive substances and/or articles.
Overview
This standard exists within a research and development role and comprises of the following elements:
- Identify sources and interpret information on explosive substances and or articles
- Prepare and present information on explosive substances and or
Articles inside or outside the organisation
This includes 1) individuals who research, design or develop ESA or 2) leaders (mangers) who are accountable in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can confirm the type and range of information in line with the research specification.
This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives work activities. This includes individuals working as leaders (mangers) of research, design or development.
This standard replaces COGESA1.3.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- Identify sources and gather the information on explosive substances and or articles.
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines.
P2 identify, locate the type and range of information to be examined in line with the research specification.
P3 identify, locate the sources that can provide the necessary information in line with the research specification.
P4 utilize your own professional network of contacts to generate information.
P5 take action to generate contacts most likely to provide suitable information.
P6 explain clearly the purpose of the enquiry to potential providers of information whilst maintaining confidentiality.
P7 identify, locate and follow the organizations procedures when accessing information.
P8 identify and report promptly any obstacles to the collection of information and take steps to deal with them.
P9 ensure that the information is accurate and up to date.
P10 record the information and its source.
P11 report your findings in the correct format.
- Prepare and present the information on explosive substances and or articles.
P12 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines.
P13 assess the information you have gathered for its currency, completeness, validity and value.
P14 identify any gaps and take action to find additional information to fill or answer them.
P15 use methods correctly and consistently to analyse the information.
P16 differentiate and summarise the information.
P17 record all conclusions accurately in the correct format for subsequent use.
P18 assess accurately the impact of conclusions on the research specification.
P19 present the information gathered in the appropriate format.
P20 acknowledge all sources of information.
P21 maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times.
P22 make clear distinctions between the information gathered and your interpretation of it.
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- Identify sources and gather the information on explosive substances and or articles.
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 substances and or articles.
K4 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event.
K5 your organization’s strategic and operational policies and objectives.
K6 the different types of information and how to access them.
K7 the action needed to generate contacts.
K8 techniques for accessing and interrogating information.
K9 the nature and extent of the research specification.
K10 ethical and legal issues about the interrogation and use of information.
K11 your own level of authority and that of others with whom you work.
K12 the requirements of confidentiality.
K13 the correct format for reporting information.
- Prepare and present the information on explosive substances and or articles.
K14 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.
K15 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
K16 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substances and/or articles.
K17 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event.
K18 your organization’s strategic and operational policies and objectives.
K19 techniques for accessing and interrogating information.
K20 presentation techniques.
K21 the nature and extent of the research specification.
K22 the ethical and legal issues about the use of information
K23 your own level of authority and that of others with whom you work.
K24 the requirements of confidentiality.
K25 the requirements of record keeping.
Scope/range
These standards may be limited by the following;
- Information sources: databases; from your own informal network; from
formal sources outside your own organization; published sources. - The range of information: from your own specialism; from other specialisms.
- Obstacles: when information is not readily available; legal considerations; confidentiality.
- Additional information: from sources already interrogated; from new sources.
- Presentations: within your organization, team; outside your organization, to other colleagues beyond your own team; written reports; group presentations.
- Evaluation Information analysis techniques: quantitative; qualitative.
- Reporting formats: written; verbal.