Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Blasting (Level 4) with strands in Land Operations, Surface (Quarry or Open cast), Underground (Tunnelling or Metalliferous), Underground Coal, and Construction | |
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |
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Level | 4 | |
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Credits | 65 - 100 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide industry with shotfirers who have the knowledge and skills to carry out blasting for Land Operations, Surface (Quarry or Open-cast), Underground (Tunnelling or Metalliferous), Underground Coal, or Construction.
Construction blasting excludes building demolition by way of explosion or implosion techniques. Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and experience required when applying for an Approved Handler's Test Certificate for their particular blasting strand, as set out in the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications) Regulations 2001 (Regulation 5). Note however, that further regulatory licensing is also required to possess certain explosives. Specific details are available from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) at www.epa.govt.nz. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Understand and comply with legislation and codes of practice that apply to an approved handler for blasting. - Use and understand the systems for communications, briefings, and instructions used for blasting. - Supervise, lead and direct a blast team and ensure the safety of other people throughout all blasting operations. Graduates of the Land Operations strand will also be able to: - Apply knowledge of explosives and associated substances used for land operations to design blasting layouts and blast plans. - Carry out blasting and post-blast procedures for land operations as specified in the blast plan. Graduates of the Surface (Quarry or Open cast) strand will also be able to: - Apply knowledge of explosives and associated substances used for surface (quarry or open-cast) operations to design blasting layouts and blast plans. - Carry out blasting and post-blast procedures for surface (quarry or open-cast) operations as specified in the blast plan. Graduates of the Underground (Tunnelling or Metalliferous) strand will also be able to: - Apply knowledge of explosives and associated substances used for underground (tunnelling or metalliferous) operations to design blasting layouts and blast plans. - Carry out blasting and post-blast procedures for underground (tunnelling or metalliferous) operations as specified in the blast plan. Graduates of the Underground Coal strand will also be able to: - Apply knowledge of explosives and associated substances used for underground coal operations to design blasting layouts and blast plans. - Carry out blasting and post-blast procedures for underground coal operations as specified in the blast plan. Graduates of the Construction strand will also be able to: - Apply knowledge of explosives and associated substances used for construction operations to design blasting layouts and blast plans. - Carry out blasting and post-blast procedures for construction operations as specified in the blast plan. |
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Education pathways |
This is a stand-alone qualification covering the skills and knowledge required for blasting in specific contexts.
Graduates may choose to undertake higher level qualifications relevant to their industry. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Education Organisation | 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |
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Developed By | Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 2424 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2014-12-08 16:21:50.0 | |
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Last Date For Entry | 2025-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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