Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIBLA202E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support underground shotfiring operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIBLA202E - Support underground shotfiring operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to support underground shotfiring operations in Coal and Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to the application of this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for supporting shotfiring
  • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders before proceeding
  • Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data
  • Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Undertake coordination requirements with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
       
Element: Provide support at the blast site
  • Establish, secure and isolate shot site
  • Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety
  • Flush or clean and test drill holes
  • Apply explosion inhibitor
  • Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories
  • Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures
  • Load and stem the explosive
  • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
       
Element: Clear the site
  • Remove equipment and facilities not required from the shot site
  • Ensure muck out is completed
  • Assist responsible person to secure the shot site when leaving
       
Element: Plan and prepare for supporting shotfiring
  • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders before proceeding
  • Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data
  • Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Undertake coordination requirements with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
       
Element: Provide support at the blast site
  • Establish, secure and isolate shot site
  • Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety
  • Flush or clean and test drill holes
  • Apply explosion inhibitor
  • Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories
  • Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures
  • Load and stem the explosive
  • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
       
Element: Clear the site
  • Remove equipment and facilities not required from the shot site
  • Ensure muck out is completed
  • Assist responsible person to secure the shot site when leaving
       


Evidence Required

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 supporting shotfiring

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

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders before proceeding

1.3 Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data

1.4 Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities

1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

1.7 Undertake coordination requirements with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2. Provide support at the blast site

2.1 Establish, secure and isolate shot site

2.2 Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety

2.3 Flush or clean and test drill holes

2.4 Apply explosion inhibitor

2.5 Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories

2.6 Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures

2.7 Load and stem the explosive

2.8 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

3. Clear the site

3.1 Remove equipment and facilities not required from the shot site

3.2 Ensure muck out is completed

3.3 Assist responsible person to secure the shot site when leaving

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supporting of underground shotfiring operations including:

applying personal and operational safety requirements

applying explosives and detonators handling requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of supporting underground shotfiring operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

planning to support shotfiring

establishing, securing and isolating shot site

drilling holes to pattern design

flushing or cleaning and testing drill holes

applying explosion inhibitor

identifying and reporting any deteriorated explosives and accessories

handling and transporting explosives

loading and stemming explosives

clearing the site

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when supporting underground shotfiring operations:

site personnel and operational safety requirements

types and characteristics of explosives and protection measures associated

shotfiring equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, site

geological and survey data essential to shotfiring

site environmental requirements and constraints related to shotfiring including blast monitoring systems

physical and technical quality of explosives, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for supporting shotfiring

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

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders before proceeding

1.3 Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data

1.4 Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities

1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

1.7 Undertake coordination requirements with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2. Provide support at the blast site

2.1 Establish, secure and isolate shot site

2.2 Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety

2.3 Flush or clean and test drill holes

2.4 Apply explosion inhibitor

2.5 Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories

2.6 Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures

2.7 Load and stem the explosive

2.8 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

3. Clear the site

3.1 Remove equipment and facilities not required from the shot site

3.2 Ensure muck out is completed

3.3 Assist responsible person to secure the shot site when leaving

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders before proceeding 
Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Undertake coordination requirements with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Establish, secure and isolate shot site 
Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety 
Flush or clean and test drill holes 
Apply explosion inhibitor 
Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories 
Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures 
Load and stem the explosive 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 
Remove equipment and facilities not required from the shot site 
Ensure muck out is completed 
Assist responsible person to secure the shot site when leaving 
Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders before proceeding 
Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data 
Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Undertake coordination requirements with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Establish, secure and isolate shot site 
Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety 
Flush or clean and test drill holes 
Apply explosion inhibitor 
Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories 
Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures 
Load and stem the explosive 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 
Remove equipment and facilities not required from the shot site 
Ensure muck out is completed 
Assist responsible person to secure the shot site when leaving 

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