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

RIIBLA203E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct mobile mixing of explosives

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RIIBLA203E - Conduct mobile mixing of explosives
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to load and mix explosives using mobile processing units at blast holes. It applies for both above ground and underground mobile processing units.This unit applies to those working in site-based roles on mine sites and quarries in the coal mining, metalliferous mining, drilling, extractive, and civil infrastructure environments.Licensing, legislation, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to mix explosives using a mobile processing unit
  • Access, interpret and apply explosives documentation and ensure work activity is compliant
  • Locate, select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activity
  • Inspect work area and establish, barricade, and signpost loading area
  • Identify and address potential health, safety and environmental hazards and implement control measures in line with workplace procedures
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures in preparation for emergencies and incidents
  • Confirm safe and secure access to explosives precursors in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Segregate incompatible goods prior to loading the mobile processing unit according to legislation and codes of practice
  • Inspect mobile processing unit for faults, and record faults in line with workplace procedures
  • Ensure attachments comply with standards and licensing requirements
  • Placard mobile processing unit and attachments to show the goods carried, hazardous chemicals identification, and emergency information in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Check that safety equipment is fitted and ready for use in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
       
Element: Load and mix explosives precursors
  • Carry out pre-start checks of vehicle or unit in line with workplace procedures
  • Identify faults and defects, and rectify or report them within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
  • Check availability of and calculate batch quantities for precursors to manufacture explosives
  • Inspect vehicle or unit and confirm that it is safe for loading explosives and free from unnecessary products and items
  • Position vehicle for loading and apply parking brake throughout precursor loading operation
  • Operate loading equipment to load specified amounts of precursors in line with workplace procedures
  • Load precursors in a safe manner to prevent spillage and injury to personnel, and use emergency procedures when required
  • Record details of loaded precursors
       
Element: Transport explosives precursors to delivery point
  • Confirm and follow pre-planned transport route
  • Drive vehicle or unit according to road conditions, established mine traffic rules, and public traffic rules
  • Operate vehicle or unit in line with licences and regulations in the relevant jurisdiction, and workplace procedures
  • Identify and report potential emergency situations
       
Element: Deliver explosives in blast hole
  • Assess ground conditions and confirm their suitability prior to commencing delivery of explosives
  • Select most appropriate hole discharge point and locate delivery point over blast hole
  • Confirm identity of blast hole and explosive loading requirements with relevant personnel
  • Regulate discharge of explosives to blast hole to achieve specified weight or stemming height
  • Complete loading hole and prepare vehicle or unit for next blast hole
  • Check area is clear and safe to move vehicle
       
Element: Complete activity and store equipment
  • Complete delivery of required product
  • Flush delivery system according to workplace procedures
  • Safely exit blast site
  • Store vehicle or unit safely and securely in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Complete and file documentation, and distribute according to workplace requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 explosives documentation and ensure work activity is compliant 
Locate, select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activity 
Inspect work area and establish, barricade, and signpost loading area 
Identify and address potential health, safety and environmental hazards and implement control measures in line with workplace procedures 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures in preparation for emergencies and incidents 
Confirm safe and secure access to explosives precursors in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Segregate incompatible goods prior to loading the mobile processing unit according to legislation and codes of practice 
Inspect mobile processing unit for faults, and record faults in line with workplace procedures 
Ensure attachments comply with standards and licensing requirements 
Placard mobile processing unit and attachments to show the goods carried, hazardous chemicals identification, and emergency information in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Check that safety equipment is fitted and ready for use in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Carry out pre-start checks of vehicle or unit in line with workplace procedures 
Identify faults and defects, and rectify or report them within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures 
Check availability of and calculate batch quantities for precursors to manufacture explosives 
Inspect vehicle or unit and confirm that it is safe for loading explosives and free from unnecessary products and items 
Position vehicle for loading and apply parking brake throughout precursor loading operation 
Operate loading equipment to load specified amounts of precursors in line with workplace procedures 
Load precursors in a safe manner to prevent spillage and injury to personnel, and use emergency procedures when required 
Record details of loaded precursors 
Confirm and follow pre-planned transport route 
Drive vehicle or unit according to road conditions, established mine traffic rules, and public traffic rules 
Operate vehicle or unit in line with licences and regulations in the relevant jurisdiction, and workplace procedures 
Identify and report potential emergency situations 
Assess ground conditions and confirm their suitability prior to commencing delivery of explosives 
Select most appropriate hole discharge point and locate delivery point over blast hole 
Confirm identity of blast hole and explosive loading requirements with relevant personnel 
Regulate discharge of explosives to blast hole to achieve specified weight or stemming height 
Complete loading hole and prepare vehicle or unit for next blast hole 
Check area is clear and safe to move vehicle 
Complete delivery of required product 
Flush delivery system according to workplace procedures 
Safely exit blast site 
Store vehicle or unit safely and securely in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Complete and file documentation, and distribute according to workplace requirements 

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