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 RIIBLA304E, 'Conduct underground production shotfiring'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct underground production shotfiring' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to conduct underground production shotfiring | 1.1 Obtain, interpret confirm and clarify blasting management plan and blast plan requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply shotfiring documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 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 legislative and site requirements 1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and confirm steps required to respond to emergencies 1.6 Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support within scope of own role 1.7 Arrange survey of blast area according to job requirements and confirm survey and required records are completed and reported to appropriate personnel according to site requirements 1.8 Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data according to site requirements 1.9 Carry out calculations for pattern design, loading and tying in of shots 1.10 Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories according to site requirements |
2. Supervise storage and transport of explosives and accessories | 2.1 Confirm explosives and accessories are stored according to site requirements 2.2 Confirm inventory control systems are maintained according to site requirements 2.3 Confirm explosives and accessories are transported to blast area and segregate according to site requirements 2.4 Confirm that explosives are not left unattended 2.5 Identify and dispose of any deteriorated or out of date explosives and accessories according to site requirements |
3. Prepare for charging | 3.1 Identify, manage and report potential hazards and risks according to legislative and site requirements 3.2 Secure blast area according to blast plan and site requirements 3.3 Establish and communicate access routes to shot area for authorised persons and vehicle according to site requirements 3.4 Identify hole locations and non-conforming conditions according to site requirements 3.5 Set up charging equipment according to site requirements 3.6 Prepare holes for charging according to blast plan |
4. Charge holes | 4.1 Supervise blast personnel during loading operations 4.2 Prime and charge holes according to blast plan 4.3 Confirm blast holes are charged according to loading plan and identify non-conforming conditions 4.4 Confirm blast holes are stemmed according to blast plan 4.5 Clear area and isolate/barricade blast area according to site requirements 4.6 Test equipment and accessories according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 4.7 Complete records according to site requirements 4.8 Conduct blast monitoring according to site requirements |
5. Conduct blast | 5.1 Carry out pre 5.2 Carry out tying in according to blast plan 5.3 Supervise personnel within the blast area during tie-in and initiation 5.4 Initiate the blast according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 5.5 Carry out and record activities according to blast plan |
6. Complete post blast activities | 6.1 Carry out post blast inspection according site requirements 6.2 Secure firing circuits and initiation device according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 6.3 Report blasting completion to relevant personnel according to site requirements 6.4 Carry out post-blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry according to site requirements 6.5 Inspect site and address non-conformities according to site requirements 6.6 Identify and dispose of surplus, damaged and deteriorated and explosives and detonators according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 6.7 Confirm emergency services are advised of the disposal activities according to site requirements 6.8 Complete reports according to site requirements |
7. Carry out equipment maintenance | 7.1 Carry out inspection and required maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 7.2 Complete maintenance records according to site requirements |