Drill and Blast Masterclass with Peter Duniam
Blast Management International conducts an Intensive 5-day Master Class course combining Nationally Recongised Certificate IV Drill and Blast Units a number of times per year in Brisbane and Perth.
These units of competency are recommended for current Drill and Blast Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors and Senior Shotfirers wishing to increase both their design and management skills*.
[* The Qld Government in QGN 20V3 Management of Oxides of Nitrogen in Open Cut Blasting on page 22 ‘strongly recommends’ these competencies for engineering and operational staff with drill and blast responsibilities.]
Manage Drill and Blast Masterclass
This intensive 5-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 403 Design Blasts
RIIBLA 602 Establish and Maintain a Blasting System
Course content – refer to the single unit descriptors.
Course Delivery
Classroom Only – 5 days theory and assignment submissions:
- Public program – Brisbane and Perth
- Trainer – Peter Duniam (37 years in the Drill and Blast Industry)
Duration
- 100 hours (nominal) including Underpinning Knowledge course.
- Refer to the Underpinning Knowledge Course below – 13 hours (nominal)
Reference Material will be provided with your course.
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 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.]
Contact BMI for more information and bookings
Single 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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RIIBLA401E: Manage Underground Blasting Operations
< Australian Government Standard - Click to Read
This is a course for Underground Drill and Blast Supervisory Staff or NSW Shotfirers on underground operations. This unit is required for Drill and Blast Crew wishing to apply for the NSW Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL).
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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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RIIBLA403E: Design Blasts
< Australian Government Standard - Click to Read
Applicable for Drill and Blast Engineers with specific focus on Drill Pattern, Charge and Initiation design.
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RIIBLA602D: 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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