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

RIIBLA601E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design blasts

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIBLA601E - Design blasts
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to design blasts in Civil construction, Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in management 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 the design of blast
  • Access, interpret and apply blast plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures
  • Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation
  • Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation
  • Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation
  • Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation
  • Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation
       
Element: Prepare the blast plan
  • Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan
  • Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters
  • Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements
  • Document the blast plan
       
Element: Implement, monitor and adjust blast plans
  • Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved
  • Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan
  • Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel
  • Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements, parameters and the budget
  • Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation
       


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 the design of blast

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

1.2 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures

1.3 Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation

1.4 Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation

1.5 Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation

1.6 Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

1.7 Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

2. Prepare the blast plan

2.1 Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan

2.2 Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters

2.3 Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements

2.4 Document the blast plan

3. Implement, monitor and adjust blast plans

3.1 Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved

3.2 Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan

3.3 Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel

3.4 Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements, parameters and the budget

3.5 Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation

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 undertake and complete designing blasts that meet all of the required outcomes including:

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

providing team leadership

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

preparing the blast plan

preparing and presenting the blast plan budget

communicating, explaining and clarifying the blast plan to team members and others involved

monitoring and confirming the results of the blast against blast design requirements and parameters and the budget

identifying and resolving variances to the blast plan

documenting blast plan activity, variances and outcomes

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in designing blasts:

site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological data

survey data

range of blasting parameters

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

team leadership techniques

consultative and coaching techniques

work monitoring methods

recording and reporting systems

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for the design of blast

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

1.2 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures

1.3 Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation

1.4 Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation

1.5 Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation

1.6 Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

1.7 Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation

2. Prepare the blast plan

2.1 Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan

2.2 Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters

2.3 Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements

2.4 Document the blast plan

3. Implement, monitor and adjust blast plans

3.1 Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved

3.2 Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan

3.3 Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel

3.4 Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements, parameters and the budget

3.5 Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation

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 blast plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures 
Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation 
Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation 
Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation 
Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation 
Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation 
Apply the blast design parameters to prepare a safe, effective and efficient blast plan 
Ensure that the blast plan meets all of the blast requirements and parameters 
Prepare and present the blast plan budget in accordance with the organisation’s requirements 
Document the blast plan 
Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved 
Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan 
Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel 
Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements, parameters and the budget 
Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation 

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