Establish and Maintain Explosives Safety and Security Management Systems

RIIBLA602E Establish and Maintain Explosives Safety and Security Management Systems

RIIBLA401E Manage Blasting Operations

This Diploma level unit is aimed at persons with overall responsibility for the management of Drill and Blast Operations such as Drill and Blast Superintendents and Senior Engineers. Content includes process definition, process controls, risk management, training and auditing.

[Please Note: Only available as part of the Manage Drill and Blast Operations Masterclass Course]

Course Delivery: 

Duration: Nominated hours: 45

Course access to complete 12 months from enrolment date

Reference material will be provided with your course.

Underpinning Knowlege Requirements

Successful trainees are required to demonstrate a level of underpinning knowledge in relation to drill and blast operations.

This may be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

  • Upload an existing Statement of Attainment awarded within the last five years for the following units of competency
    – RIIBLA205 Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
    – RIIBLA301 Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
    – RIIBLA305 Conduct Secondary Blasting Operations
  • Complete a self-paced course covering the essential elements of drill and blast. This course covers 16 topics and is expected to take around 13 hours.
  • Complete the theory component of a surface shotfirer course. Note there is an additional cost for this.
  • Undertake RPL for the above units of competency. Note there is an additional cost for RPL.

Foundation Skills 

  • Calculates measurements, products and ratios
  • Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens carefully
  • Identifies and interprets information form workplace documentation and legislation
  • Completes workplace and legislative documentation using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and convention.

Equipment Requirements

  • Computer or iPad with a camera and an internet connection.
  • Mobile phone (IOS or Android) running the SiteDocs APP.
  • Email
  • USI for Australian Residents

[NOTE: Entry into this course does not guarantee employment.]

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Course Dates

Course: Sample – Establish and Maintain Explosives (EMES161226)
Dates: 16th – 21st December 2026
Location: Brisbane Centre, Brisbane
Registrations Close: 14th December
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