Module Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:53 PM AWST
22/07/2026 7:53 PM AWST
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Shotfiring
Shotfiring
Module
National Code
State Code
28695
28695
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To prepare candidates to meet the requirements of
the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Division,
Department of Mines, WA Shotfirer's Permit.
To provide practical blasting sessions of at least
12 hours under full supervision of a suitably
qualified instructor.
To ensure safe practical applications by use of full
firing warnings, voice calls and placement of guards
- shotfiring assistants.
the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Division,
Department of Mines, WA Shotfirer's Permit.
To provide practical blasting sessions of at least
12 hours under full supervision of a suitably
qualified instructor.
To ensure safe practical applications by use of full
firing warnings, voice calls and placement of guards
- shotfiring assistants.
No information
Evidence Guide
External Examination
Examined by the Department of Mines, Western
Australia.
Examined by the Department of Mines, Western
Australia.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7980 | Engineering Surface Mining | Accredited course | |
| 5025 | Mining Operations | Accredited course | |
| 5026 | Mining Operations | Accredited course | |
| 0026 | Course In Restricted Quarry Manager | Accredited course | |
| 0027 | 50280 | Course in Shotfiring | Accredited course |
| 7985 | 50146 | Diploma of Surface Mining | Accredited course |
| 0025 | Course In Underground Supervisor | Accredited course |