Assess and document research and findings on explosive substances and/or articles
Overview
This standard exists within a research and development role and comprises of the following elements:
- Assess the effectiveness of results in meeting research objectives for explosive substances and or articles.
- Document research and findings on explosive substances and or articles.
This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives (OME) work activities. This includes people working as research leaders, design managers and development managers.
This standard replaces COGESA1.14.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- Assess the effectiveness of results in meeting research objectives for 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 confirm that the results have been validated
P3 interpret the results using valid and consistent methods
P4 ensure that the interpretation of the results is logical and objective
P5 evaluate the conclusions of the research in comparison with the original objectives
P6 identify any area(s) in which the research fails to meet its objectives
P7 explain any identified causes for failure
P8 present your recommendations for areas of further work
- Document research and findings on explosive substances and or articles
P9 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines
P10 ensure that your research documentation is complete and up to date
P11 record all findings, results and views, whether they are positive or negative
P12 make distinctions between the results and your interpretation
P13 explain the rationale for your conclusions and recommendations
P14 record the research and findings in a suitable format for further use
P15 disseminate your research and findings to the audience in line with the dissemination plan
P16 ensure that the documentation complies with legal requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- Assess the effectiveness of results in meeting research objectives for 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 the validation process
K6 the range of interpretative methods that could be used
K7 the requirements of the research programme and plan
K8 the deadline for the assessment of the research findings
K9 your own level of authority and that of others with whom you work
K10 reporting lines
K11 the peer review process
K12 the requirements of confidentiality
- Document research and findings on explosive substances and or articles
K13 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
K14 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K15 the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substances and/or articles
K16 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K17 the requirements of the research programme and plan
K18 the deadline for the reporting phase
K19 the format required for the report
K20 communication techniques
K21 your own level of authority and that of others with whom you work
K22 reporting lines
K23 the requirements of confidentiality
Scope/range
These standards may be limited by the following;
- Presentation of recommendations: verbally; in writing
- People: colleagues; superiors; sponsors
- Audiences: colleagues; sponsors; technical experts; non-technical
- Format for dissemination: verbal; written