Course Details

SSE Online – Safe Drilling and Blasting

SSEDB
This course will assist in your preparation to take on the key role of Site Senior Executive (SSE) at a Queensland surface mine or quarry. This training is non-accredited and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to take on the responsibilities required by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC).
 
The course consists of a number of topics related to the SSE responsibilities for the safe drilling and blasting activities conducted on a small mine or quarry. These topics include general obligations, risk management processes, blast management plan requirements, drill and blast hazards and controls, blasting and drilling techniques, explosives storage and reporting.

This course is designed for Site senior Executive on a surface mine or quarry, other than an opal or gem mine, employing 5 or fewer persons. 

This course will assist in your preparation to take on the key role of Site Senior Executive (SSE) at a Queensland surface mine or quarry. This training is non-accredited and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to take on the responsibilities required by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC).
 
The course consists of a number of topics related to the SSE responsibilities for the safe drilling and blasting activities conducted on a small mine or quarry. These topics include general obligations, risk management processes, blast management plan requirements, drill and blast hazards and controls, blasting and drilling techniques, explosives storage and reporting. 

    Target Audience

This course is designed for Site senior executive of a surface mine or quarry employing:

  • between 6 and 20 persons
  • more than 20 persons

and for Site senior executive of a surface mine or quarry, other than an opal or gem mine,

  • employing 5 or fewer persons

and for Site senior executive of an underground mine

  • employing more than 10 people

and for Site senior executive of an underground mine, other than an opal or gem mine,

  • employing 10 or fewer people

 

    Course Description   
This course will assist in your preparation to take on the key role of Site Senior Executive (SSE) at a Queensland surface mine or quarry. This training is non-accredited and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to take on the responsibilities required by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC).
 
The course consists of a number of topics related to the SSE responsibilities for the safe drilling and blasting activities conducted on a small mine or quarry. These topics include general obligations, risk management processes, blast management plan requirements, drill and blast hazards and controls, blasting and drilling techniques, explosives storage and reporting.

    Course Dates            

Please select a class date listed below and click on 'enrol' button to enrol.
 

    Mode of Delivery

Online 
 

    Delivery Location

Self-paced online
 

    Course Cost

$350.00 (incl. GST)
 
Payment Method
We offer the following payment methods for this course:
•  Credit card – payment will be made online, and an automatic receipt will be provided. 

For more information about payment methods and payment terms, see the ‘Fees and Refunds’ section of our Learner Handbook.  For further information, please contact Simtars on (07) 3810 6328 or email training@simtars.qld.gov.au.

    Training

This is an online course that can be completed at your convenience over a period of 6 months.
Online modules (4-5 hrs)

    Assessments

 A Questionnaire to Assess the Learning
You will be required to undertake online questioning. If the question has not been answered correctly, the learner will be automatically taken back to review the relevant content.

Upon successful completion of the questionnaire, Simtars (Registration Code: 45647) will issue and email a non-accredited Statement of Completion from Simtars (Registration Code: 45647) to you. This can be printed for proof of completion.
 

In May 2023, there was an Amendment to the site senior executive competency to add specific
competencies for underground site senior executives. Please view the Competencies and check your specific requirements prior to enrolling:

https://www.crsh.qld.gov.au/advisory-committees/mining-competencies/mineral-mining-quarrying-competencies

 

Apply for Enrolment – How to Apply

  • Complete the Application for Enrolment form online by going to the Enrol link below.
  •  Fees are payable online by credit prior to workshop start date.

For more details, please read our Learner Handbook.
Phone: 61 (07) 3810 6328  
Email:  training@simtars.qld.gov.au 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Programs

Name Course Start Date Course End Date Cost
SSEDB – SSE Online 2026 31/12/2026 $350.00
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