Surface Shotfirer Archives - Blast Management International https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event-type/surface-shotfirer/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:55:35 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BMI-Tab-logo.jpg Surface Shotfirer Archives - Blast Management International https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event-type/surface-shotfirer/ 32 32 Surface Shotfirer (SS2602-2) WA Perth with Mick Smith https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-ss2602-2-wa-perth-with-mick-smith/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:50:58 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11894 Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record. Units of CompetencyRIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer OperationsRIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport ExplosivesRIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring […]

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]]> Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record.

Units of Competency
RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting

Course Description

This course is for persons wanting to complete the Surface Shotfirer training course for the units of competency in order to become licensed.

Most operations and regulators require persons to have a Shotfiring License in order to be appointed.

Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Shotfirers license in all states and Territories. (See below for additional requirements)

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]]> Surface Shotfirer Refresher (SS2606-2) Classroom course PERTH WA with Mick Smith https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-refresher-ss2602-2-classroom-course-perth-wa-with-mick-smith/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:48:41 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11893 Refresher course for existing shotfirers Existing Shotfirers must requalify every five (5) years by completing ‘Refresher’ training. Refresher training consists of a theory component and submission of evidence of shotfiring activity completed over previous twelve months including some risk assessment and auditing activity.

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]]> Refresher course for existing shotfirers

Existing Shotfirers must requalify every five (5) years by completing ‘Refresher’ training.

Refresher training consists of a theory component and submission of evidence of shotfiring activity completed over previous twelve months including some risk assessment and auditing activity.

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]]> Surface Shotfirer (SS2611-16) Rockhampton https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-ss2611-16-rockhampton/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:03:04 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11707 Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record. Units of CompetencyRIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer OperationsRIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport ExplosivesRIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring […]

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]]> Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record.

Units of Competency
RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting

Course Description

This course is for persons wanting to complete the Surface Shotfirer training course for the units of competency in order to become licensed.

Most operations and regulators require persons to have a Shotfiring License in order to be appointed.

Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Shotfirers license in all states and Territories. (See below for additional requirements)

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]]> Surface Shotfirer (SS2608-17) Rockhampton https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-ss2608-17-rockhampton/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:00:49 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11706 Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record. Units of CompetencyRIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer OperationsRIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport ExplosivesRIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring […]

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]]> Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record.

Units of Competency
RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting

Course Description

This course is for persons wanting to complete the Surface Shotfirer training course for the units of competency in order to become licensed.

Most operations and regulators require persons to have a Shotfiring License in order to be appointed.

Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Shotfirers license in all states and Territories. (See below for additional requirements)

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]]> Surface Shotfirer (SS2603-30) Rockhampton https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-ss2603-30-rockhampton/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:57:38 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11705 Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record. Units of CompetencyRIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer OperationsRIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport ExplosivesRIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring […]

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]]> Surface Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in opencut mining, quarrying and surface construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record.

Units of Competency
RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfirer Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting

Course Description

This course is for persons wanting to complete the Surface Shotfirer training course for the units of competency in order to become licensed.

Most operations and regulators require persons to have a Shotfiring License in order to be appointed.

Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Shotfirers license in all states and Territories. (See below for additional requirements)

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]]> Surface Shotfirer (SS2605-25) NSW BEUL Part A- Hunter Valley Muswellbrook https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-ss2605-25-nsw-beul-part-a-hunter-valley-muswellbrook/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:22:36 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11697 Course DescriptionThis course covers the Theory Training required for the Cert II & III RIIBLA Units as required by State Regulators for Surface Shotfirer (restricted) license applications. Units of Competency RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfiring OperationsRIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport ExplosivesRIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring OperationsRIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting These Units of study have […]

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]]> Course Description
This course covers the Theory Training required for the Cert II & III RIIBLA Units as required by State Regulators for Surface Shotfirer (restricted) license applications.

Units of Competency
RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting

These Units of study have 3 components for completion to obtain a Statement of Attainment. Components 2 & 3 are Operational Onsite Assignment submissions and final Observational and Oral Practical Assessment.

Refer to our webpage for more details on course requirements

Successful trainees on completion of all 3 components of this course will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Restricted Shotfirers license in most States and Territories. NSW BEUL does require additional units. Refer to Training Description for NSW BEUL.

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]]> Surface Shotfirer (SS202-23) NSW BEUL Part A- Hunter Valley Muswellbrook https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-ss202-23-nsw-beul-part-a-hunter-valley-muswellbrook/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:20:13 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11696 Course DescriptionThis course covers the Theory Training required for the Cert II & III RIIBLA Units as required by State Regulators for Surface Shotfirer (restricted) license applications. Units of Competency RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfiring OperationsRIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport ExplosivesRIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring OperationsRIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting These Units of study have […]

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]]> Course Description
This course covers the Theory Training required for the Cert II & III RIIBLA Units as required by State Regulators for Surface Shotfirer (restricted) license applications.

Units of Competency
RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301E – Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting

These Units of study have 3 components for completion to obtain a Statement of Attainment. Components 2 & 3 are Operational Onsite Assignment submissions and final Observational and Oral Practical Assessment.

Refer to our webpage for more details on course requirements

Successful trainees on completion of all 3 components of this course will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support an application for a Restricted Shotfirers license in most States and Territories. NSW BEUL does require additional units. Refer to Training Description for NSW BEUL.

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]]> BEUL Advance Surface Shotfirer Course Part B (ASS2612-07) NSW https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/beul-advance-surface-shotfirer-course-part-b-ass2612-07-nsw/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:46:39 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11691 The BEUL Advance Shotfirer Course combines the following Units: RIIBLA 401 Manage Blasting Operation RIIBLA 402 Monitor and Control the Effects of Blasting on the Environment RIIPLA 403 Design Blasts The Course is delivered over five days in a classroom setting. Note: To obtain a NSW Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL) the following units are […]

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]]> The BEUL Advance Shotfirer Course combines the following Units:

RIIBLA 401 Manage Blasting Operation
RIIBLA 402 Monitor and Control the Effects of Blasting on the Environment
RIIPLA 403 Design Blasts
The Course is delivered over five days in a classroom setting.

Note: To obtain a NSW Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL) the following units are required in addition to the units provided in this course:

  • RIIBLA201 Support Shotfiring Operations
  • RIIBLA 205 Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
  • RIIBLA301 Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
  • RIIBLA305 Conduct Secondary Blasting

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]]> BEUL Advance Surface Shotfirer Course Part B (ASS2606-15) NSW https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/beul-advance-surface-shotfirer-course-part-b-ass2606-01-nsw/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:45:42 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11690 The BEUL Advance Shotfirer Course combines the following Units: RIIBLA 401 Manage Blasting Operation RIIBLA 402 Monitor and Control the Effects of Blasting on the Environment RIIPLA 403 Design Blasts The Course is delivered over five days in a classroom setting. Note: To obtain a NSW Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL) the following units are […]

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]]> The BEUL Advance Shotfirer Course combines the following Units:

RIIBLA 401 Manage Blasting Operation
RIIBLA 402 Monitor and Control the Effects of Blasting on the Environment
RIIPLA 403 Design Blasts
The Course is delivered over five days in a classroom setting.

Note: To obtain a NSW Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL) the following units are required in addition to the units provided in this course:

  • RIIBLA201 Support Shotfiring Operations
  • RIIBLA 205 Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
  • RIIBLA301 Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
  • RIIBLA305 Conduct Secondary Blasting

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]]> Surface Shotfirer Refresher (SS2511-27) Classroom course Victoria with Mick Smith (MJS Mining Services) https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/event/surface-shotfirer-refresher-ss2510-31-classroom-course-victoria-with-mick-smith-mjs-mining-services/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:41:55 +0000 https://www.blastmanagement.com.au/?post_type=event_listing&p=11558 Refresher course for existing shotfirers Existing Shotfirers must requalify every five (5) years by completing ‘Refresher’ training. Refresher training consists of a theory component and submission of evidence of shotfiring activity completed over previous twelve months including some risk assessment and auditing activity.

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]]> Refresher course for existing shotfirers

Existing Shotfirers must requalify every five (5) years by completing ‘Refresher’ training.

Refresher training consists of a theory component and submission of evidence of shotfiring activity completed over previous twelve months including some risk assessment and auditing activity.

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