Course Outline
This unit of competency is a nationally accredited course that provides the skills and knowledge required to monitor the effects of blasting on the environment.
This unit of competency covers:
- Developing strategies to control effects of blasting
- Implement environment monitoring systems
- Review strategies to control & ensure effectiveness of blasting operations
Assessment
Online and work based:
Participants can complete a theory assessment using the online portal. Practical assessments will require evidence to be uploaded post completion at site.
On successful completion participants receive a Statement of Attainment.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those in the Mining and/or Quarrying industry currently working as a shotfirer or looking to upskill to broaden job opportunities.
Legislation / Compliance
This course covers all aspects relating to;
- Explosives Act & Regulations
- Coal Mining Health Safety Act & Regulation
- Mining & Quarrying Health Safety Act & Regulations
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning is subject to approval once student has met with trainer assessor & sufficient evidence can be presented.
For further discussion call the DTE office.
Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)
To complete this course successfully, participants need to have reasonably well developed skills in areas such as reading, writing and communication. Examples of LLN requirements participants will need to demonstrate include:
- Interpret & follow Acts, Regulations & Standards relating to explosives
- Interpret & apply blasting compliance
- Identify, evaluate & minimise environmental ground vibration hazards & controls from blasting, flyrock & air blast
- Implement environment monitoring systems
- Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on environmental controls
- Audit the effectiveness of environmental controls
- Carry out & record activities
Refund Policy
DTE has a fair and equitable refund policy in place containing guidelines guaranteeing the refund of fees to participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees that DTE has a sound financial position and safeguards participant fees until used for training. Please ask for a copy of the refund policy.
We stand by our training excellence 100% and guarantee our product. Should for some valid reason the training does not meet your expectations we shall provide a full refund.
Commitment
Our facilities and experienced instructors ensure that graduates of our courses leave equipped with the knowledge and skills required for safe work in their chosen field with the breadth and depth of knowledge required for the role. In addition we offer an on-going support service to all course participants including student drop in contact days on a monthly basis.
