Course Outline
This cluster of competencies is a nationally accredited course that provides the skills & knowledge required to conduct surface shotfiring operations in the Resources & Infrastructure Industries. It is also an approved course for the application of a Queensland Shotfirers Authority.
The open cut shotfiring competency covers:
- Explosives legislation
- Explosives properties & identification
- Blast design principles
- Explosive initiation
- Environmental effects of blasting
- Transport & storage of explosives
- Charging explosives
- Tying & firing
- Secondary blasting
- Disposal of explosives
Delivery Method
This cluster is delivered using the DTE online learning program, where you can study, learn and complete the theory assessments at your convenience.
For students who do not have access to a practical training ground, DTE shall supply a Statement of Completion to students who successfully pass their theoretical components and shall allow a 12 month grace period to complete the practical components of the cluster of competencies.
Assessment
Theory assessments will be conducted throughout the course.
Students will be required to complete a logbook to log practical blasting activities.
Access to a mine site will be required to complete logbook tasks for practical applications.
Alternatively this skill set is available for completion online for experienced workers wishing to renew their skill set. See Open Cut Shotfiring Refresher flyer.
On successful completion participants receive a Statement of Attainment.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those who wish to gain future employment as a qualified open cut shotfirer.
It is also suitable for those who currently work as a Shotfirers assistant and are looking to upskill.
Legislation / Compliance
This course covers all aspects relating to;
- Explosives Act & Regulations
- Coal Mining Health Safety Act & Regulation
- Mining & Quarrying Health Safety Act & Regulations
- ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management Standard
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
- Apply explosives compliance documentation
- Confirm & apply work instructions
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures
- Communicate with other persons
- Resolve coordination requirements
- Access, interpret and apply geological data & weather conditions
- Carry out calculations
- Carry out & record activities
- Carry out post blast inspection
- Complete reports
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.
