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
Shotfiring requirements may include:
the nature and scope of the blasting
essential survey information
site environmental conditions
essential geological information
detailed timings for the blast preparation
detailed responsibilities
coordination requirements/issues
Geological and survey data may include:
wet or dry holes
strength of material to be shot
strength of surrounding strata
blast pattern plan
ventilation/gas data
deputies reports
details of cracking in holes
Site establishment and security may include:
warnings
sentries
area clearance/isolation/barricading
inspection and testing for gas
other legislative requirements
safety distances and control/responsibilities
Drilling equipment may include:
hand borer
air tracks
hand held drilling equipment (air, hydraulic) and machine mounted drilling equipment
Explosive inhibitor may include:
stone
dust
water
Types of explosives may include:
wet or dry
variable density
packaged free flowing
bulk
authorised explosives
Accessories may include:
detonators
shotfiring cable
stemming equipment
crack detector
flushing wand

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 supporting underground shotfiring operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supporting of underground shotfiring operations
working with others to undertake and complete the underground shotfiring operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely supporting of underground shotfiring operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 the work 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete underground shotfiring operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.