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
Mechanisms which may contribute to ground vibration may include:
peak particle velocity
vibration
frequency
damage criteria
Vibration may:
contribute to, or result in damage to, cracking and collapse of structures
Vibration controls may include:
vibration monitoring
establishment of vibration limit
Flyrock may result in:
injury to people
damage to buildings and services
scatter of materials
Air blast, noise and over pressure may result in:
structural and building damage
public reaction
Mechanisms which may contribute to air blast, noise and over pressure may include:
peak values
frequency range
damage criteria
Air blast, noise and over pressure controls may include:
the establishment of noise limits
overpressure limits
measurement and recording
provision and testing of monitoring equipment
Air pollution may include:
dust
toxic gases, including:
oxides of nitrogen
carbon monoxide
hydrocarbons
combination of toxic gases
Dust control measures may include:
establishment of a dust control program
monitoring of dust
identification and responses to dust problems
selection of appropriate control measures
Design criteria for portable monitoring devices may include:
battery capacity
battery recharge requirements
statutory compliance provision for:
calibration
size
weight
ease of operation
robust construction
Defects to monitoring devices may include:
inferior design
deterioration of materials
inadequate quality of manufacture
physical damage
water damage
Monitoring may include:
portable blasting seismographs
sound level meters
dust sampling tubes
video and still cameras
Maintenance may include:
inspection
servicing
repair

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 the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
evidence of the consistent successful monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
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 resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the monitoring and control of the effects of blasting
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues