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Underground Shotfiring - Metalliferous Skill Set

Underground Shotfiring - Metalliferous Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
RIISS00036
State Code
AC838
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
14/11/2013
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
08/08/2022
Nominal Hours
210
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 23/03/2022 Current Approved
1.00 14/11/2013 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge to work in underground shotfiring in a metalliferous mining context.
Pathway Information
The units provide credit towards a RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining qualification and other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this skill set can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the skill set.
Target Group
These units of competency from the Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII) Training Package meet industry requirements for working in underground shotfiring, in a metalliferous mining context.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII) Training Package meet industry requirements for working in underground shotfiring, in a metalliferous mining context.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX24 RIIBLA305E Conduct secondary blasting 20 Unit of competency
OBX26 RIIBLA303E Conduct underground development shotfiring 80 Unit of competency
OBX25 RIIBLA304E Conduct underground production shotfiring 80 Unit of competency
OBX27 RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives 30 Unit of competency
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