Ascent Knowledge Solutions
Blasting & Explosives Operations
(On-site)
Details
This course introduces explosives, focusing on understanding their fundamental principles and inherent power. It incorporates the RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives Unit of Competency, though the course content extends beyond this singular unit to offer broader foundational knowledge. Delivery comprises self-paced pre-course eLearning content, followed by 2 days of practical sessions on a dedicated range, including demonstrations and practical assessments.
Online
Price (AUD)
$3,980.00
Duration
20 Hours
Date
TBC
Additional Information
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Duration
20 Hours
Qualification Outline
You’ll receive a Statement of Attainment on successful assessment and determination of competency.
Course Units of Competency
RIIBLA205E
Store, handle and transport explosives
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to store, handle and transport explosives in the resources and infrastructure industries, including segregating explosives and accessories, maintaining stock records and managing explosives storage. 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.
Is this course for you?
If you require foundational knowledge of explosives, the principles, power, and safe handling, this course is an essential starting point.
While incorporating the mandatory RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives Unit of Competency, the program provides broader introductory knowledge. Delivery combines self-paced pre-course eLearning with 2 days of intensive, practical sessions on a dedicated range, featuring critical demonstrations and hands-on assessments. Enroll if you need the core theory and practical skills to safely manage and move explosives in an industry setting.
Entry Requirements
AKS has the following entry requirements:
Students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess whether students can use digital technologies
- Have sufficient language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills, for example, to be able to read the training materials and write assessment tasks. This will be tested through an LLN assessment as part of the course entry process. Students will need to achieve ACSF level 2 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course. Digital literacy is also assessed through this process
- Provide either a current National Police Check obtained within 3 months of being accepted into the course or a statutory declaration that states that the applicant has been granted an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance at or above the Baseline level, and that they have not been subject to any conduct issues or disciplinary action within the past twelve (12) months.
Topics we will cover
- Fundamentals of explosives
- Introduction to the basic principles and inherent power of explosives.
- Storage, handling, and transport
- Content covering the requirements of the nationally recognised Unit of Competency (RIIBLA205E) for the safe Store, handle and transport explosives.
- Foundational knowledge
- Broader foundational theory related to explosives operations, extending beyond the singular accredited unit.
- Practical demonstrations and assessments
- Hands-on activities and demonstrations conducted during the dedicated 2 days of practical sessions on a range.
How you will learn
Delivery Platform
AKS uses aXcelerate as the student management system. The Learner Portal allows you to view and access information about your training including your Courses, Resources and Personal Details. We’ll create your user account and provide you with access to the Learner Portal.
Range
We conduct the practical sessions on a dedicated range, including demonstrations and practical assessments. We use Rurex in Byrock, NSW, a fully licensed, and insured facility with unwavering commitment to excellence and safety.
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Facilitators
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Ryan Esam
Trainer and Assessor
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Ryan is a seasoned explosives industry leader and the Founder and Managing Director of Rurex and the Byrock Explosives Test and Evaluation Centre (BETEC). His expertise is built on over 25 years of continuous experience, beginning with ‘boots-on-the-ground’ roles as a Shotfirer and Superintendent across national and international quarry, mine site, and construction projects.
This deep, practical foundation ensures comprehensive mastery of fundamental and advanced blasting operations. This operational competence is complemented by nearly a decade in high-level strategic management as a General Manager at Davey Bickford, demonstrating his proven ability to successfully integrate technical, safety, financial, and logistical criteria crucial to teaching and assessing. Ryan’s current role as the head of Rurex and BETEC elevates him to a national authority on advanced explosives applications. He provides independent UN/STANAG testing, research, and disposal services to the civil, mining, and Defence sectors. This unique position at the forefront of regulatory compliance and cutting-edge research, including the conduct of explosive trials, ensures the RTO’s capacity to deliver the highest-level specialised content. Ryan guarantees that AKS’s training is informed by the most rigorous standards in safety, technical precision, and regulatory compliance.
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Garry Warrander
Trainer and Assessor
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Garry is the RTO’s leading Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the chemical, industrial, and regulatory aspects of energetics, establishing scientific rigor across all Blasting and Explosives courses. His extensive career is centered on explosives research, development, and manufacturing, backed by a PhD and academic background in Chemistry.
His technical proficiency in Experimental Design and Energetics Development is paramount for delivering advanced content, ensuring scientific rigor, and assessing the specialised unit DEFEXO123 (Conduct explosive trials).
Garry’s core strategic value lies in his extensive experience in manufacturing scale-up and Process Safety Management. He is the key SME for the Ascent and AKS Explosives Safety Management System, guaranteeing compliance and informed delivery of systematic risk and safety units. As a Chartered Chemist (MRACI-CCHEM), Garry ensures the RTO’s training content is underpinned by the highest scientific and industrial standards. He also holds a Dangerous Goods Transport License.