National Certificate in Extractive Industries - Land Operations Using Explosives

Level 3 Credits 55-65

This qualification recognises the skills of operators such as agricultural workers, seismic blasters, conservation workers, or firewood contractors who have blasting on land responsibilities.

The qualification has a significant health and safety component in recognition of the hazards associated with the extractive environment and blasting responsibilities.

Although this qualification is not part of a specific pathway, it is expected that holders will hold, or be working towards a qualification such as the National Certificates in Extractive Industries – Operations (Level 3 or 4) or qualifications related to their field of work.

COMPULSORY: 50 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
17694	Demonstrate knowledge of explosives and their properties	2	2
17700	Design blasting layouts and carry out blasting operations for land work	3	28
20333	Outline the legal and operational requirements of mining and blasting for an approved handler	4	10
21152	Demonstrate knowledge of storing explosives for use in extractive industries	4	10

 

 

ELECTIVE: A minimum of 5 credits at Level 3 or above from anywhere on the DAS.

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Optional Strand

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
15247	Manufacture ANFO explosives	4	10