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RIIBLA305D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct secondary blasting

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIBLA305D - Conduct secondary blasting
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct secondary blasting in the Metalliferous and Coal mining and Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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
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 to conduct secondary blasting
  • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, confirm and apply Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements
  • 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
  • Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots
  • Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories
  • Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements
  • Manage environmental issues
  • Ensure area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area
       
Element: Conduct blasting
  • Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone
  • Use appropriate explosives and/or techniques to achieve blast objective
  • Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting
  • Hook up and initiate blast
       
Element: Complete blasting operations
  • Carry out post blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry
  • Inspect site and deal with non-conforming conditions
  • Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities
  • Complete reports accurately
  • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
       
Element: Plan and prepare to conduct secondary blasting
  • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, confirm and apply Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements
  • 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
  • Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots
  • Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories
  • Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements
  • Manage environmental issues
  • Ensure area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area
       
Element: Conduct blasting
  • Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone
  • Use appropriate explosives and/or techniques to achieve blast objective
  • Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting
  • Hook up and initiate blast
       
Element: Complete blasting operations
  • Carry out post blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry
  • Inspect site and deal with non-conforming conditions
  • Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities
  • Complete reports accurately
  • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
       


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 to conduct secondary blasting

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

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements

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

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

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

1.6 Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots

1.7 Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories

1.8 Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements

1.9 Manage environmental issues

1.10 Ensure area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area

2. Conduct blasting

2.1 Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone

2.2 Use appropriate explosives and/or techniques to achieve blast objective

2.3 Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting

2.4 Hook up and initiate blast

3. Complete blasting operations

3.1 Carry out post blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry

3.2 Inspect site and deal with non-conforming conditions

3.3 Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities

3.4 Complete reports accurately

3.5 Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

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

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct blasting operations including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting secondary blasting that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

planning and preparation

conducting blasting

completing blasting operations

working with others to undertake and complete secondary blasting

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting secondary blasting:

Australian standards and code of practice

site and equipment safety procedures

environmental requirements, including vibration, noise, dust and chemicals

site environmental requirements and constraints

types, physical and technical characteristics, uses and limitations of explosives and protection measures associated with their use

basic geological and technical information

blast plans

planning processes

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

selection of appropriate explosives to meet site conditions

risk management including application of appropriate controls to identified risks

non-conforming conditions

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 to conduct secondary blasting

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

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements

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

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

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

1.6 Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots

1.7 Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories

1.8 Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements

1.9 Manage environmental issues

1.10 Ensure area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area

2. Conduct blasting

2.1 Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone

2.2 Use appropriate explosives and/or techniques to achieve blast objective

2.3 Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting

2.4 Hook up and initiate blast

3. Complete blasting operations

3.1 Carry out post blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry

3.2 Inspect site and deal with non-conforming conditions

3.3 Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities

3.4 Complete reports accurately

3.5 Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

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 Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements 
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 
Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots 
Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories 
Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements 
Manage environmental issues 
Ensure area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area 
Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone 
Use appropriate explosives and/or techniques to achieve blast objective 
Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting 
Hook up and initiate blast 
Carry out post blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry 
Inspect site and deal with non-conforming conditions 
Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities 
Complete reports accurately 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 
Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, confirm and apply Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements 
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 
Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots 
Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories 
Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements 
Manage environmental issues 
Ensure area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area 
Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone 
Use appropriate explosives and/or techniques to achieve blast objective 
Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting 
Hook up and initiate blast 
Carry out post blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry 
Inspect site and deal with non-conforming conditions 
Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities 
Complete reports accurately 
Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift 

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