Explosives Drivers

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This short course with Nationally Recognised Training units is for persons engaged in the Transport and Logistics industry wanting to transport Class 1 Explosives in Category 1, 2 or 3 quantities on public roads in Australia. To obtain or maintain a Explosives driver’s license a number of States in Australia require you to obtain the relevant Explosive Driver units of competency with a registered training organisation within 3 years of applying for your Explosives Driver’s License.

Units of Competency

TLID0014 – Load and unload explosives / dangerous goods
TLID3015 – Identify and label explosives / dangerous goods

Explosives Driver Competency Requirements

Course Description

The Explosive Drivers course provides the skills and knowledge required to load and unload and identify and label explosives and/or dangerous goods. It includes:

  • identifying, assessing, handling and labelling explosives and/or dangerous goods,
  • loading and unloading using appropriate equipment
  • securing and protecting vehicle load
  • documentation compliance

Course Delivery

  • Online – self paced training with mentoring
    – Theory
    – Assignments

Duration:  24 hours (nominal)

Candidates will be expected to complete the Course within 12 months from commencement.

Reference material will be provided with your course.

Entry Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Hold a recognised security clearance card.
  • Hold a current Dangerous Good Driver’s licence
  • Be working in the Transport Industry 
  • Good understanding of explosives products
  • Be able to speak, read and understand English Language
  • Have an understanding of basic mathematics, candidates need familiarity with basic area and volume
  • Calculations, basic geometry, calculations with percentages and simple transposition of equations
  • Basic Computer literacy.

Equipment Requirements

  • Computer or iPad with a camera and an internet connection.
  • Mobile phone (IOS or Android) running the SiteDocs APP.
  • Email
  • USI for Australian Residents

[NOTE: Entry into this course does not guarantee employment.]

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Students undertaking nationally recognised VET courses are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You can apply for your USI at www.usi.gov.au.

The USI is a reference number that is required if you are a new or continuing student undertaking accredited vocational study at BMI.

Who does the government require to have a USI?

You need a USI if you are undertaking a Nationally Recognised Training.  Without one, you will not be able to get your qualification unless you are undertaking a BMI course outside of Australia as an International Student.

When will you need to provide your USI to BMI?

You will need to have your USI on hand when completing the online enrolment form as part of the enrolment process at commencement of training.

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Are you an experienced and motivated individual who wants to develop or expand your own business providing industry training in each of the Surface Drill and Blast Units of Competency? If so, we’re looking for you!


Blast Management International (BMI) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31459) providing high quality training across most blasting industries including surface, underground metalliferous, construction, oil and gas, explosives/DG driver and special effects.

As an Independent Trainer aligned with BMI you will have access to training and assessment materials as well as marketing and sales support that will enable you to develop your own business providing Nationally Recognised Training to your own clients.

These units support applications for Shotfirer Licenses and may include those aimed at Drill and Blast Engineers, Supervisors and Superintendents.

This opportunity will suit people with skills in both training and surface blasting looking to leverage your industry knowledge and contacts into a sustainable, profitable business opportunity.

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion email me at peter@blastmanagement.com.

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