Store, handle and transport explosives in underground coal mines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIIBLA204E, 'Store, handle and transport explosives in underground coal mines'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for storage, handling and transport of explosives

1.1 Obtain, interpret, confirm and clarify work instructions

1.2 Access, interpret and apply explosives documentation

1.3 Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues according to legislative and site requirements

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements

1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and confirm steps required to respond to emergencies

1.6 Identify explosives and accessories according to job requirements

1.7 Classify explosives according to statutory criteria

1.8 Apply safe handling procedures and precautions according to legislative and site requirements

2. Access and manage explosives storage

2.1 Gain access to magazine as authorised person according to legislative and site requirements

2.2 Maintain compliance requirements for signage, construction, safety and security of magazines, storage limits according to legislative and site requirements

2.3 Obtain and despatch explosives and record transfers indicating type and identity of recipient

2.4 Segregate explosives and accessories according to type in magazines

2.5 Confirm rotation of explosives in magazine according to site requirements

2.6 Restrict access to store to authorised persons according to legislative requirements

2.7 Maintain stock records and report discrepancies according to legislative and site requirements

2.8 Conduct housekeeping of magazine according to site requirements

2.9 Complete required documentation and reports according to site requirements

2.10 Pass on explosives stock and storage information according to site requirements

3. Prepare to transport explosives

3.1 Obtain orders and confirm authority of recipient to possess explosives

3.2 Select explosives and accessories according to shot plan

3.3 Conduct and record results of pre-start check on explosives transport vehicle and confirm presence and operability of relevant safety equipment

3.4 Carry out vehicle start-up procedures according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

3.5 Display signs on vehicles according to legislative requirements and confirm sign legibility

3.6 Load vehicle according to separation and segregation requirements

3.7 Identify and prepare emergency procedures according to site requirements

4. Transport explosives

4.1 Communicate explosives movements directions

4.2 Transport explosives and accessories separately in approved and secured containers

4.3 Transport explosives and accessories to designated location using designated route

4.4 Apply secure and safe driving conventions

4.5 Check delivery site is suited to explosives storage and that consignment is not left unattended

4.6 Implement emergency procedures to confirm safety of personnel and site

4.7 Return surplus explosives to magazine according to job and site requirements

4.8 Complete documentation and reports according to site requirements