Mining & Resources
Drill & Blast skills assessment
Drill and blast crews shape the rock that follows. This scorecard covers drilling accuracy, explosives safety, charging, initiation and post-blast checks.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Drill & Blast skills you can score
These are the default Drill & Blast skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Drill Pattern and Accuracy
Drills holes to design depth, angle and spacing.
Rig Operation and Maintenance
Operates and maintains drill rigs safely and efficiently.
Explosives Handling and Security
Handles, stores and accounts for explosives correctly.
Charging and Stemming
Charges holes to plan with proper stemming.
Initiation and Blast Systems
Connects and tests initiation systems accurately.
Blast Exclusion and Clearance
Manages exclusion zones and clearance procedures.
Post-Blast Inspection and Misfire Response
Inspects blasts and follows misfire procedures.
Reading Blast Designs
Interprets designs and reports variations.
Dust and Fumes Management
Controls dust and blast fumes and follows re-entry rules.
Record Keeping and Reconciliation
Records loads and reconciles explosives.
Licences and Legal Compliance
Holds licences and meets explosives regulations.
Communication and Discipline
Communicates clearly and follows procedures strictly.
Levels included with Drill & Blast
Drill & Blast starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for mining & resources, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Operator
- Experienced Operator
- Leading Hand
- Shift Supervisor
- Superintendent
How Drill & Blast works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a crew is scored on the Drill & Blast skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Drill & Blast skills need attention. Reports also follow each shift supervisor's crew.
Drill & Blast scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Drill & Blast scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Drill & Blast scorecard covers 12 skills: Drill Pattern and Accuracy, Rig Operation and Maintenance, Explosives Handling and Security, Charging and Stemming, Initiation and Blast Systems, Blast Exclusion and Clearance, Post-Blast Inspection and Misfire Response, Reading Blast Designs, Dust and Fumes Management, Record Keeping and Reconciliation, Licences and Legal Compliance and Communication and Discipline. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Drill & Blast?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Drill & Blast?
Drill & Blast starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Operator, Experienced Operator, Leading Hand, Shift Supervisor and Superintendent. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Drill & Blast skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In mining & resources the app talks about operators, crews and shift supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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