THE JOB
WHAT AND WHERE TO STUDY
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (Drilling or Shotfiring) Where to study
THE DETAILS
Drill and Blast Operators shape the next stage of mining. They drill precise patterns in rock, prepare controlled blasts and work with engineers to ensure each blast is carefully designed and safely executed.
What you’ll be doing (the technical stuff)
What does a typical day as a Drill and Blast Operator look like whilst working in mining?
Operate large drilling rigs for blasting
Load explosives in controlled blasts
Manage strict safety procedures
What you bring (the experience stuff)
Where to stud-
Disciplined focus on strict safety rules
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Calm decision-making under pressure
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Precision and attention to detail
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Interest in high-energy industrial work
There's an adventure waiting for you
With opportunities across NSW, you can build your future while enjoying a lifestyle that suits you. From great cafés and local pubs to wineries, festivals and the outdoors — starts your mining career somewhere you actually want to live.
Why pursue a mining career? It’s an exciting adventure!
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Flexible hours allow you to work-hard and play-hard.
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Start earning great pay straight away.
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Exciting projects means no two days are the same.
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Gain real experience that counts.
EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS
Explore your possible pathways
Mining in NSW is full of awesome, well-paid jobs in every direction. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or who you are. From hands-on trades to tech and restoring the land after mining, there’s an adventure waiting for you.
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