Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Hazard is:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Risk is:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Management is responsible for:
blasting schedules in compliance and accordance with statutory/legal regulations that are in place
site conditions that may vary and may require differing methods of safe initiation (weather, winds, storms etc)
geological factors influencing blast design, initiation systems and environmental compliance
geographic location of site in relation to neighbours who may be affected by consequence of blast or blast design
alternate explosives types and availability that may affect or influence blast design
delay designs and ignition sources
blasting licences, competencies and permits
laser profiling
bore hole tracking
interpreting and communicating information
pursuing optimum performance in blasting operations
monitoring/videoing blasting practice for safety and other considerations
monitoring processes for noise and vibration
processes for minimising fly rock
statutory/legal compliance may include:
Australian Standard
Australian Explosives Manufacturers Safety Committee Code of Good Practice: Precursors for Explosives
Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road & Rail (Australian Explosives Code)
common law
dangerous goods
development of training policies/programs to aid compliance
environmental
explosives
industrial relations
local government
minerals and extractive industry licensing
navigation
planning and assessment
safety and health
trade practices
waterways
weights and measures
workers compensation/WorkCover
Monitoring of activities may include:
review of written reports
performance appraisal
auditing procedures
Planning processes may include:
interpreting and communicating information
business/performance plans
location
tender specifications
communication liaison/public relations
resources
statutory/legal/organisational requirements and control
resource parameters
technical standards established by industry and/or enterprise
legal issues/processes
planning approvals
surveying
monitoring
Audit is:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for establishing and maintaining blasting systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of blasting systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the establishing and maintenance of blasting systems
consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of blasting systems
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to establish and maintain blasting systems
consistent and timely gaining of approval of blasting systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of blasting systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.