RIIBLA305E — Conduct secondary blasting

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What an assessment for RIIBLA305E must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare to conduct secondary blasting

1.1Obtain, interpret, confirm and clarify blasting management plan and blast plan requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues according to legislative and site requirements
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to legislative and site requirements
1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and confirm steps required to respond to emergencies
1.6Carry out calculations for pattern design, loading and tying in of shots
1.7Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories according to site requirements
1.8Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements within scope of own role
1.9Manage environmental issues according to site requirements
1.10Confirm area is free of blasting fumes before entry into work area

2 Conduct blasting

2.1Carry out pre-blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone according to site requirements
2.2Use explosives and/or techniques according to blast plan and site requirements
2.3Activate warnings and notify relevant personnel of intended blasting according to site requirements
2.4Hook up and initiate blast according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

3 Complete blasting operations

3.1Carry out post-blasting coordination and declare area safe for re-entry according to site requirements
3.2Inspect site and address non-conforming conditions according to site requirements
3.3Inspect equipment for defects and conduct housekeeping activities according to site requirements
3.4Complete reports according to site requirements
3.5Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift according to site requirements

Performance evidence

conduct secondary blasting on at least two occasions
locate and apply relevant documentation and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
work effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct blasting operations, including: complying with reporting requirements and procedures; communicating clearly and concisely with others to: receive and clarify work instructions; resolve coordination requirements within scope of own role

Knowledge evidence

key procedures and documentation required to conduct secondary blasting, including: blasting management and blast plan, site security plan, Australian standards and code of practice, site and equipment safety procedures, planning processes
techniques for applying basic geological and technical information
techniques for applying adequate powder factor, maximum instantaneous charge (MIC), flyrock controls and exclusion zones
site environmental requirements and constraints, including those relating to: chemicals, airborne contaminants including dust and fumes, noise vibration and airblast overpressure, hot reactive and fibrous ground
types, physical and technical characteristics, uses and limitations of explosives, accessories, equipment and associated protection and management measures
principles and techniques for selecting appropriate explosives to meet site conditions
principles and techniques for secondary blasting risk management, including those for applying appropriate controls to identified risks
principles and techniques for inspecting and addressing non-conforming conditions and non-conformities, including: misfires, blockages, break through, deviation, undercut, ground conditions, ventilation, water/wet holes, hot ground
principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies
techniques for coordinating job activities with others

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates measurements, masses and dimensions
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
Writing: Completes workplace reports using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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What does an assessment tool for RIIBLA305E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIBLA305E needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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