Surface Shotfirer [Restricted]
SURFACE SHOTFIRER (Restricted)
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 provides skills and knowledge required to conduct surface shotfiring operations in the Mining, Drilling and Civil Infrastructure sector.
This course is designed for those:
- Working in operational roles in Drill and Blast
- Persons wishing to obtain a Restricted Shotfirer licence in most Australian states/territories (see below)
- Persons wishing to hold a statutory position and be appointed Shotfirer to be written into the mine record. Most operations and regulators require person to have a Shotfiring license in order to be appointed.
Entry Requirements:
- 18 years of age
- Dangerous Goods Security Card. Security Clearance or similar
– TAS Trainees to provide WST Letter of Approval - Currently employed on a Drill and Blast team for a minimum of 6 months
- Be able to produce evidence of participation in a shotfiring team and blasts
- Basic understanding of mining operations
- 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.
To obtain a Statement of Attainment, trainees must successfully complete all three components in this course:
- Theory
- Operational Engagement & Experience evidence submission
- Onsite Practical assessment adjudicated by our BMI Trainers
Total 112 hours (nominal)
Delivery Methods for Theory Component:
- Classroom – 4 days
– Private Group
– Public Program [Refer to Training Schedule for course dates]
- Online training is available for all units of competency. This self-paced training is web based and may be completed over an extended period. Only available for Sites which have partnered with BMI to support and mentor trainee(s).
Reference material will be provided with your course.
| Course | Online | Classroom |
|---|---|---|
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Surface Shotfirer |
$1,380 |
POA |
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Surface Shotfirer - Refresher |
$1,025 |
POA |
Notes:
An unrestricted shotfirers license requires the completion of an additional unit:
- RIIBLA402 Monitor and Control the Effect of Blasting on the Environment
A NSW Shotfirer license (Blasting Explosives User License, BEUL) requires the following additional units of competency:
- RIIBLA401 Manage Blasting Operations
- RIIBLA402 Monitor and Control the Effect of Blasting on the Environment
- RIIBLA403 Design Blasts
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.
Refresher Course for Existing Shotfirers
- Existing Shotfirers must requalify every five (5) years by completing ‘Refresher’ training in most States and Territories.
- 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.
- Entry requirement to the Refresher course is evidence of an existing Statement of Attainment.
[NOTE: Entry into a course does not guarantee employment.]
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