RIIBLA601E – RPL Candidate Self-Assessment & Reporting

Instructions for Use

  1. Complete your Candidate Details below.
  2. Score each question: 2=Very Experienced, 1=Some Experience, 0=No Experience, and add notes and evidence.
  3. Watch your score update in real-time in the Results panel.
  4. Click Send Results by Email when complete to receive a copy.
Scoring Guide:
  • 0 – No Experience
  • 1 – Some Experience
  • 2 – Very Experienced

Live Results

Total Score
0 / 42
Eligibility Status
Not Yet Ready

Candidate Details

1. Licensing and Authorisations

I currently hold or have previously held a Queensland Shotfirer’s Licence or equivalent.
I hold a current RSHQ explosives security clearance.
I have acted as a Responsible Person for magazines, MMU, or blasting operations.
I understand my obligations under the Explosives Regulation 2017 (Qld) Section 46A – Safety & Security Management Systems.
Section Score
0 / 8

2. Workplace Role & Responsibility

I am (or was recently) employed in a supervisory or management role within drill and blast or mining operations.
I have developed, reviewed, or approved a Blast Management Plan or Explosives Safety and Security Management System (SSMS).
I have made decisions relating to explosives safety, storage, or security.
Section Score
0 / 6

3. Industry Experience

I have at least 5 years’ experience in the planning, supervision, or execution of blasting operations.
I have experience in blast design and evaluation (burden, spacing, initiation sequence, vibration).
I have led or participated in post-blast reviews or investigations.
I have conducted or reviewed risk assessments for blasting or explosives activities.
Section Score
0 / 8

4. Systems Development & Technical Knowledge

I have contributed to the development or maintenance of an Explosives Safety & Security Management System (SSMS).
I have written or reviewed explosives-related policies, procedures, or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
I have participated in audits, inspections, or investigations involving explosives management.
I am familiar with AEISG Codes of Practice, AS 2187, and QGN10 / QGN11 guidance notes.
Section Score
0 / 8

5. Evidence Preparedness

I can provide workplace evidence such as a Blast Management Plan, SSMS, or explosives risk assessment.
I can provide training or competency records showing my qualifications and responsibilities.
I can provide a resume or work history that demonstrates my explosives management experience.
Section Score
0 / 6

6. Readiness & Motivation

I understand the RPL process and am comfortable discussing my experience with an assessor.
I am willing to provide additional evidence or undertake gap training if required.
My goal for attaining this unit is: Professional Recognition / Qualification Upgrade / Statutory Compliance.
Section Score
0 / 6

Interpretation Matrix

Score Range Eligibility Outcome Recommended Pathway
34–42 (80–100%) Fully RPL Ready Direct RPL workshop – minimal support required.
26–33 (65–79%) Slightly Assisted RPL Guided RPL workshop – some evidence support needed.
Below 26 (<65%) Not Yet Ready for RPL Gain additional experience or training before RPL.