5A008E - Ammunition and Explosives Safety Management Practices and Guidelines 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5A008E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Ammunition and Explosives Safety Management Practices and Guidelines | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Jamie Kirkhouse, Kenneth Cross | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100866 - health and safety management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To define the principles of ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME) safety management through the medium of the UN’s International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG).
To explain the principles of OME legislation and regulations via the IATG
Content Summary
OME are used as a tool in the construction, demolitions and the hydrocarbon exploration and extraction industries, as well as in defence. If OME are not handled, moved or stored with sufficient care, unplanned explosions and fires can occur. Historically, manufacture and storage of explosives was a cottage industry, even taking place in the confines of major cities. Legislation and regulations, with suitable enforcement, ensures the safety of the public and in the workplace, while enabling the safe manufacture, handling and use of explosives.
This module explains the principles and recognised good practices of OME Safety Management and the principles of explosives legislation and regulation, via the medium of the detailed and peer-reviewed, nationality-agnostic, UN International Ammunition Technical Guidelines. The module enables a student to engage in the implementation of, and to describe the underpinning logic of, these good practices in the workplace
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 42 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Formative Assessment | 6 |
| Summative Assessment | 40 |
| Technical plenary sessions x 3 | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Interpret and communicate the requirements of explosives legislation in engineering and operational contexts. |
| LO2 | Systematically evaluate key safety and security requirements for the compliant design, testing, transportation, storage, processing, and disposal of ammunition and explosives. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report | Online, Individual | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | Online | 8 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |