Becoming a Shot Firer in Queensland

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About this role

Shot Firers assemble, position and detonate explosives at mining or demolition sites.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Shot Firer include:

  • positions explosives in bore holes and primes explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
  • connects wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonates explosives.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Shot Firer

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  1. Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining

    RII20320

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching

    22623VIC

    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining

    RII20420

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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