Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
RTD3711A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and use explosives
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | RTD3711A - Prepare and use explosives |
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Description | This competency standard covers the process of safely carrying out explosive procedures including preparation, mixing, detonation and clean up in the field. It requires the ability to use explosives, dispose of surplus, defective or unwanted detonators or explosives, accurately complete usage and disposal reports, correctly and uniformly mix explosives components and apply the regulations relating to explosives use according to enterprise requirements. Preparing and using explosives requires a knowledge of fire precautions and prevention procedures, appropriate explosives mixing procedures, the calculation of explosives quantities, blast measurements, explosives preparation, placement, firing and post-firing procedures, regulations relating to the use of explosives in the enterprise, related environmental issues and risks to livestock. | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for blasting |
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Element: Prepare explosives |
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Element: Place charges |
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Element: Fire charges |
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Element: Conduct post-firing procedures |
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