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

RIIBLA402D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIBLA402D - Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment in Civil construction, Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory 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: Develop strategies to control the effects of blasting on the environment
  • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of ground vibration resulting from blasting
  • Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of flyrock resulting from blasting
  • Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air blast, noise and overpressure resulting from blasting
  • Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air pollution and dust resulting from blasting
  • Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of water pollution resulting from blasting
  • Identify and analyse the objectives and criteria for safe and effective blast monitoring
  • Evaluate and select monitoring device options
  • Prepare procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of monitoring systems
  • Formulate the monitoring system maintenance program and procedures
  • Determine procedures for the audit, review and updating of the monitoring system
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Implement environment monitoring systems
  • Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls
  • Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment
  • Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of environmental data
  • Process, record and report monitoring system data
  • Interpret measured data, compare with statutory and site requirements and implement identified actions
       
Element: Review strategies
  • Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that blasting standards comply with statutory and environmental management plan requirements
  • Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that monitoring systems operate to statutory requirements
  • Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that recording systems are maintained accurately and data are processed in accordance with environmental management plan requirements
  • Review the monitoring system to ensure that standards remain appropriate
       


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 Develop strategies to control the effects of blasting on the environment

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

1.2 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of ground vibration resulting from blasting

1.3 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of flyrock resulting from blasting

1.4 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air blast, noise and overpressure resulting from blasting

1.5 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air pollution and dust resulting from blasting

1.6 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of water pollution resulting from blasting

1.7 Identify and analyse the objectives and criteria for safe and effective blast monitoring

1.8 Evaluate and select monitoring device options

1.9 Prepare procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of monitoring systems

1.10 Formulate the monitoring system maintenance program and procedures

1.11 Determine procedures for the audit, review and updating of the monitoring system

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

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

2 Implement environment monitoring systems

2.1 Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls

2.2 Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment

2.3 Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of environmental data

2.4 Process, record and report monitoring system data

2.5 Interpret measured data, compare with statutory and site requirements and implement identified actions

3 Review strategies

3.1 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that blasting standards comply with statutory and environmental management plan requirements

3.2 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that monitoring systems operate to statutory requirements

3.3 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that recording systems are maintained accurately and data are processed in accordance with environmental management plan requirements

3.4 Review the monitoring system to ensure that standards remain appropriate

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting

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

planning and coordinating work

controlling the effects of blasting

assessing the risks and hazards attached to explosives in the environment

interpreting the impact of blast design on ground vibration, air blast and flyrock

auditing data and applying to blasting strategy

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in monitoring and controlling the effects of blasting on the environment:

legislative and statutory requirements and procedures

sources of legislation

differing geological features and conditions’ effect on ground vibration, air blast and flyrock

portable monitoring equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

maintenance surveys 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 Develop strategies to control the effects of blasting on the environment

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

1.2 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of ground vibration resulting from blasting

1.3 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of flyrock resulting from blasting

1.4 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air blast, noise and overpressure resulting from blasting

1.5 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air pollution and dust resulting from blasting

1.6 Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of water pollution resulting from blasting

1.7 Identify and analyse the objectives and criteria for safe and effective blast monitoring

1.8 Evaluate and select monitoring device options

1.9 Prepare procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of monitoring systems

1.10 Formulate the monitoring system maintenance program and procedures

1.11 Determine procedures for the audit, review and updating of the monitoring system

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

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

2 Implement environment monitoring systems

2.1 Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls

2.2 Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment

2.3 Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of environmental data

2.4 Process, record and report monitoring system data

2.5 Interpret measured data, compare with statutory and site requirements and implement identified actions

3 Review strategies

3.1 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that blasting standards comply with statutory and environmental management plan requirements

3.2 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that monitoring systems operate to statutory requirements

3.3 Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that recording systems are maintained accurately and data are processed in accordance with environmental management plan requirements

3.4 Review the monitoring system to ensure that standards remain appropriate

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 
Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of ground vibration resulting from blasting 
Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of flyrock resulting from blasting 
Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air blast, noise and overpressure resulting from blasting 
Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of air pollution and dust resulting from blasting 
Identify and evaluate the environmental hazards and controls to minimise the impact on the environment of water pollution resulting from blasting 
Identify and analyse the objectives and criteria for safe and effective blast monitoring 
Evaluate and select monitoring device options 
Prepare procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of monitoring systems 
Formulate the monitoring system maintenance program and procedures 
Determine procedures for the audit, review and updating of the monitoring system 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls 
Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment 
Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of environmental data 
Process, record and report monitoring system data 
Interpret measured data, compare with statutory and site requirements and implement identified actions 
Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that blasting standards comply with statutory and environmental management plan requirements 
Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that monitoring systems operate to statutory requirements 
Audit the effectiveness of the environmental control system in order to ensure that recording systems are maintained accurately and data are processed in accordance with environmental management plan requirements 
Review the monitoring system to ensure that standards remain appropriate 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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