Mines Rescue has almost 90 years’ experience assisting the mining industry to manage risk and operate safely. To ensure the highest quality standards, Mines Rescue plays a pivotal role in training through its Registered Training Organisation, offering training programs that have been developed by mining and emergency response professionals with national qualifications.

The Blasting Explosives User License course offered by Mines Rescue provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to work with explosives in underground coal mines.

On completion of this course participants will have the skills and knowledge of:

zz Storing, handling and transporting of explosiveszz Supporting shot-firing operationszz Conducting underground shot-firingzz Managing blasting operations

Completion of this course fulfils the formal educational requirements to apply for NSW Blasting Explosives User License for applicants that hold a current Deputies certificate of competence or higher.

Course nameBlasting Explosives User License

Who should attend?Individuals wishing to apply for a NSW Underground Coal Blasting Explosives User License.

DurationFour days

LocationszÆ LithgowzÆ MoolarbenzÆ NewcastlezÆ Woonona or at your site

Delivery methodA combination of face-to-face classroom based training, desktop scenarios and practical training exercises.

Assessment methodAssessment may include written and oral questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios

Course feesPlease see our pricing document available on our website. Onsite training costs are available upon request.

Blasting Explosives User License

Fast FactsCourse Overview

Learning outcomesUpon successful completion of the Conduct Shotfiring course, participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following unit:

zz RIIBLA202F – Support underground shotfiring operations

zz RIIBLA205D - Store, handle and transport explosives

zz RIIBLA302D - Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines

zz RIIBLA401D - Manage blasting operations

This unit contributes to the completion of the Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations. It also contributes to the theory requirements to apply for a Blasting Explosives User License (BEUL) in NSW. (RII40415).

Entry requirementsNo formal previous learning is required for this course however Mines Rescue encourages participants to gain knowledge and experience of the policies and procedures of their workplace before starting the course. It is also an expectation that participants have experience working in an underground coal mine environment.

It is acknowledged that this is a course based on a Certificate IV level qualification that requires appropriate levels of language, literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, in-course activities and assessment tasks.

Further informationPlease refer to the Mines Rescue Participant Handbook located on our website for relevant policy information, including Payment Terms and Conditions and Refund and Fees Policy.

If you believe you already hold some or all of the skills, knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). You are encouraged to refer to our Participant Handbook and

RPL/CT Handbook for Applicants and speak with Mines Rescue prior to commencing training.

For any further information please contact your local Mines Rescue station or visit our website www.minesrescueservices.com.

LithgowT: +61 (2) 6350 1000F: +61 (2) 6352 36843 Proto AvenueLithgow NSW 2790PO Box 338Lithgow NSW 2790

MudgeeT: +61 (2) 6350 1000F: +61 (2) 6352 36843 Proto AvenueLithgow NSW 2790PO Box 338Lithgow NSW 2790

NewcastleT: +61 (2) 4922 4400F: +61 (2) 4958 3504533 Lake Road Argenton NSW 2284PO Box 146Boolaroo NSW 2284

SingletonT: +61 (2) 6573 9000F: +61 (2) 6573 20076 Lachlan AvenueSingleton HeightsNSW 2330

WoononaT: +61 (2) 4286 5499F: +61 (2) 4285 1397558-580 Princes HighwayWoonona NSW 2517PO Box 41Corrimal NSW 2518

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