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NSW BEUL UNDERGROUND SHOTFIRER

Underground Shotfirers manage all aspects of the explosives loading, tie-up and firing of blasts in underground mining and underground tunnelling and construction operations. Shotfiring is a statutory position and shotfirers are generally appointed and written into the mine record.

Units of Competency

RIIBLA202F – Support Underground Shotfirer Operations
RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA303E – Conduct Underground Development Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA304E – Conduct Underground Production Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting
RIIBLA401E – Manage Blasting Operations (underground)

Course Description

This course provides skills and knowledge required to conduct Underground Shotfiring operations in the Mining, Drill and Civil Infrastructure sector.

The course is designed for those:

  • Working in operation roles underground and tunnelling
  • Persons wishing to hold a statutory position.

Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment that will support a NSW BEUL Underground Shotfirers license application.

To obtain a Statement of Attainment, trainees must successfully complete all three components in this course:

  1. Theory
  2. Operational Engagement & Experience evidence submission
  3. Onsite Practical assessment adjudicate by our BMI Trainers

Total 243 hours (nominal)

Delivery Methods for Theory Component:

  • Classroom – total 7 days held over 2 training sessions.
    • Initial Underground training session 4 days 
    • Underground Manage Blasting Operations Unit 3 days 
      – Private Group
      – Public Program [Refer to Training Schedule for course dates

Reference material will be provided with your course.

Notes About Certificate of Completion:

For candidates not able to complete practical assessment, a Certificate of Completion for the theory units can be issued on request.

  • A Certificate of Completion is not a recognised qualification and will not support an application for a Shotfirers licence.
  • The Certificate can be upgraded to a Statement of Attainment on completion of the required practical experience and assessments if completing course within 2 years.
  • Upgrading a Certificate to a Statement may incur additional costs.

Entry Requirements:

  • 18 years of age
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card. Security Clearance or similar
    – TAS Trainees to provide WST Letter of Approval
  • Basic understanding of mining operations
  • Have a basic understanding of explosives products and applications such as obtained through a site induction
  • 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.
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BMI provides drill and blast consulting services to the surface and underground mining, quarry and construction industries.

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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.

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Trainer Opportunity

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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