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RIIBLA601D
Design surface blasts

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to design surface blasts in Civil construction, Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.

This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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1 Plan and prepare for the design of surface blast

1.1 Access, interpret and apply blast plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures

1.3 Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation

1.4 Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation

1.5 Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation

1.6 Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

1.7 Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

2 Prepare the blast plan

2.1 Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan

2.2 Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters

2.3 Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements

2.4 Document the blast plan

3 Implement, monitor and adjust blast plans

3.1 Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved

3.2 Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan

3.3 Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel

3.4 Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements and parameters and the budget

3.5 Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1 Plan and prepare for the design of surface blast

1.1 Access, interpret and apply blast plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures

1.3 Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation

1.4 Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation

1.5 Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation

1.6 Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

1.7 Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

2 Prepare the blast plan

2.1 Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan

2.2 Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters

2.3 Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements

2.4 Document the blast plan

3 Implement, monitor and adjust blast plans

3.1 Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved

3.2 Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan

3.3 Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel

3.4 Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements and parameters and the budget

3.5 Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply blast plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures 
Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation 
Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation 
Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation 
Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation 
Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation 
Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan 
Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters 
Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements 
Document the blast plan 
Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved 
Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan 
Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel 
Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements and parameters and the budget 
Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation 

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