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Oil and Gas Explosives Operations - Well Perforation

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WELL PERFORATION

Well Perforation Explosives Users work in the oil and gas industry and manage all aspects of the explosives loading and firing of blasts in well perforation operations. Explosives Users must be licensed by the State or Territory regulator in order to store, handle, transport and use explosives.

Units of Competency

RIIBLA205E – Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA305E – Conduct Secondary Blasting Specifically for Well Perforation

Course Description

For persons in the oil and gas industry with responsibility for well perforation wanting to become a licensed explosives user.

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 adjudicated by our BMI Trainers 

Total 34 hours (nominal) 

Delivery Methods for Theory Component

  • Classroom – 2 days
    – Private Group
    – Public Program [Refer to Training Schedule for public 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 who have partnered with BMI to support and mentor trainee(s).

Refence material will be provided with your course.

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Well Perforation
$1,380
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Well Perforation - Refresher
$1,075
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Entry Requirements

  • 18 years of age
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card or Similar
  • 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 and an internet connection.
  • Mobile phone (IOS or Android) running the SiteDocs APP.
  • Email Address
  • USI for Australian Residents


Refresher Course for Existing Explosives Users

    • Target Audience: Existing Explosives Users requiring requalification.
    • Requalification Period: Every five (5) years.
    • Components:
      1. Theory Component: Reviewing and updating knowledge in explosives handling, safety protocols, and industry updates.
      2. Submission of Evidence: Providing documentation of blasting activities completed in the past twelve months. This includes details of risk assessment and auditing activities conducted during this period.
    • Entry Requirement: Evidence demonstrating possession of an existing Statement of Attainment from an accredited explosives handling 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 an Explosives User licence.
  • The Certificate can be upgraded to a Statement of Attainment on completion of the required practical experience and assessments.
  • Upgrading a Certificate to a Statement may incur additional costs.

[NOTE: Entry into a course does not guarantee employment]

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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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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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