Units of Competency

RIIBLA401 – Manage Blasting Operations
RIIBLA402 – Monitor and Control the Effect of Blasting on the Environment
RIIBLA403 – Design Blast

Classroom Course over 5 days comprising

• Theory
• Online components
• Assignment submission

Duration: Total 120 hours (nominal)

Candidates will be expected to complete the Course within 12 months from commencement.

Prerequisite 

• Surface Shotfirer Statement of Attainment or certificate of theory completion holding the following units:
  – RIIBLA 201E/205E/301E/305E

Foundation Skills

• Calculates measurements, products and ratios
• Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens carefully
• Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation and legislation
• Completes workplace and legislative documentation using sector-specfic vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

Equipment Requirements

• Access to a modern drill and blast design application:
  – BlastPlan II licence is provided with the course
  – You may also use DataBlast, Vulcan, Surpace and Minescape etc incorporating drill pattern design, charge and hook up design
• 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

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