Surface Shotfiring

The Surface Shotfirer Course has been developed to meet the training requirements for individuals who perform the role of Shotfirer and are seeking to apply for a NSW Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL). The course is suitable for NSW Security Clearance holders who are currently working on the shot in a surface coal mine.

Students undertake the following units through a blended delivery course combining classroom training and self directed learning in the workplace:

Part 1

• RIIBLA201E Support shotfiring operations
• RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives

Part 2

• RIIBLA301E Conduct surface shotfiring operations
• RIIBLA305E Conduct secondary blasting

Part 3

• RIIBLA401E Manage blasting operations
• RIIBLA402E Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
• RIIBLA403 Design blasts

Training is delivered over 8 days and is generally conducted over 3 blocks, dependent upon the delivery schedule.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment from the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations qualification (Part 1-2 units) and a Statement of Attainment from the RII Training Package (Part 3 units).

For more information on this short course, training dates and the course fees, please contact our Training Services Team on 1300 153 249.