List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1 Plan and prepare for supervision of blast hole drilling operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply blast hole drilling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Clarify and ensure the application of the specific task information and required outcomes with team members 1.3 Prepare a written operational plan which makes best use of the available resources |
2 Initiate blast hole drilling operations | 2.1 Acquire and make available the necessary resources 2.2 Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved in the operations |
3 Monitor, adjust, communicate and report on the execution of blast hole drilling operations | 3.1 Monitor the execution of the operations 3.2 Identify safety and efficiency issues, and initiate improvements to practices / operational plan 3.3 Provide clear, concise and informed advice to team members to overcome operational problems encountered during operations 3.4 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 3.5 Ensure written reports are completed and submitted 3.6 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the operations |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to plan, prepare and execute blast hole drilling operations including:
preparing for and conducting of briefings, toolbox and site meeting and uses a range of communication techniques to clearly and concisely communicate all information and requirements
providing clear and timely instruction, advice and supervision to those involved in the undertaking of these blast hole drilling operations
demonstrates completion of supervising blast hole drilling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
preparing a written operational plans which reflect the requirements of blast hole drilling operations and are capable of achieving all of their required outcomes
supervising blast hole drilling operations performance
problem solving and troubleshoot blast hole drilling operations issues
performing calculations for the execution of blast hole drilling operations
providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of blast hole drilling operations
maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems including:
preparing and presenting job reports
preparing and maintaining of log books and diaries
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of supervising blast hole drilling operations through:
relevant legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
blast hole drilling operations plant and equipment capabilities and application
organisational, client and site operational requirements
operational techniques for the execution of blast hole drilling operations
potential operational problems in the execution of blast hole drilling operations
relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure activities and blast hole drilling operations
team leadership techniques
works planning techniques
blast hole drilling operations monitoring methods
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level