Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for supporting of blast site operations
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the supporting of shotfiring operations
- Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
- Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data and weather conditions required to complete the allocated work
- Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
- Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
- Identify and test the explosives and accessories to be used for the allocated task
- Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
- Check blast holes
- Provide support at the blast site
- Prepare and mix explosives in accordance with shot requirements
- Pick up, carry and transport explosives and accessories on the shot site in required sequence
- Assist in securing and isolating blast area in accordance with instructions
- Prime, load, stem and tie in the explosive in accordance with instructions
- Carry out site clean up operations according to instructions
- Prepare and process reports and/or records of their support activities and others as directed