RIIBLA201E

Support Shotfiring Operations

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support shot firing operations in civil construction, coal mining (open cut), metalliferous mining (open cut), drilling and extractive sectors. It includes checking blast holes, handling explosives and accessories and priming, loading, stemming and tying explosives.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

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About MinRes Training Institute

MINRES Training Institute has been in the Mining and Quarrying sectors for over 40 years and we are the largest Registered Training Organisation in Australia in the resources industry.