Explosives

CoC: Additional competency requirements

Micro-credentials for additional competency requirements for work in operations using explosives

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The following micro-credentials are additional competency requirements.

Programme outline

The following micro-credentials are required for Work in Operations using Explosives.

Safe Work Instrument mapping

Micro-credentials available

Understand legislative, licensing, and safety requirements for explosives.
✓ Plan, construct, and certify compliant explosive magazines.
✓ Load, maintain, and safely store explosives for use.

  • Level: 4
  • Credits: 20

Training fee 
The training fee is $200 (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.

*The training fees quoted are for TEC-funded eligible learners and employers.

ACT Safety Workshop Schedule

Course codeOnline course (8am–4pm)Dates (2 day course) 
26-536Unit Standards 17694, 211524–5 March 2026
26-537Unit Standards 17694, 2115222–23 July 2026
26-538Unit Standards 17694, 211529–10 September 2026

Training fee
The training fee is $600* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.

*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.

✓ Follow safe working practices at an extractive site.
✓ Write work method statements that include what the job involves and equipment needed.
✓ Undertake a job safety analysis.

  • Level: 3 
  • Credits: 8

ACT Safety Workshop Schedule

Course codeOnline course (8am–4pm)Dates
26-492Unit Standard 195222 March 2026
26-493Unit Standard 1952212 May 2026
26-494Unit Standard 1952215 July 2026
26-495Unit Standard 1952223 September 2026
26-496Unit Standard 1952211 November 2026

Training fee
The training fee is $610* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.

*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.

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