Drill and Blast
Management Series
Drill and Blast - Management Series
This intensive 4-day classroom course combines the following Units:
RIIBLA 401 Manage Blasting Operation
RIIBLA 402 Monitor and Control the Effects of Blasting on the Environment
RIIBLA 602 Establish and Maintain a Blasting System
Course Content – refer to the single unit descriptors.
Course Delivery
Classroom Only – 4 days theory and assignment submissions:
- Public program – Brisbane
- Private group course – min 10 attendees
- Trainer – Peter Duniam (37 years in the Drill and Blast Industry)
Duration
- 65 hours (nominal) excluding Underpinning Knowledge course.
- Refer to the Underpinning Knowledge Course below – 13 hours (nominal)
- The course to be completed within 12 months from the date of the classroom session.
Reference Material will be provided with your course.
Blast Management Operations Manual will be available to purchase on completion of the classroom course. $200 +GST
Underpinning Knowledge Requirements
Successful attendees 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.
Foundational 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-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions.
Equipment Requirements:
- Access to a modern drill and blast design application:
– A 2 week license to BLASTPLAN II 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 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.]
Contact BMI for more information and bookings.
Units of Competency
RIIBLA401E: Manage Blasting Operations
< Australian Government Standard - Click to Read
Designed for those with operational responsibility for drill and blast safety and productivity. This unit is mandated for Operations Managers in some jurisdictions and recommended for Drill and Blast Supervisors and Senior Shotfirers.
Refer to the Manage Surface or Underground Blasting Operations course page for further details.
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RIIBLA402E: Monitor and Control the Effect of Blasting on the Environment
< Australian Government Standard - Click to Read
If you require an Unrestricted Shotfiring License you’ll need to obtain this Unit of Competency. This is also recommended for Blast Design Engineers operating at sites with environmental constraints.
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RIIBLA602E: Establish and Maintain a Blasting System
< Australian Government Standard - Click to Read
This Diploma level unit is aimed at Superintendents and any person responsible for setting up and maintaining the drill and blast system. Content includes process definition, process controls, risk management, training and auditing.
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