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Training Calendar 2026

Risk Unit Training Schedule
Diploma Training Schedule

 

4th International Blasting Geology and Design workshop

Date: 16th November 2026

BGPL are proud to present

  • Seven “State of Art” extended presentations (45 mins)
  • Two open Panel Discussions (includes BLAST DESIGN)
  • Pre-conference timing: Monday 16th November 2026
  • Convened by: Blasting Geomechanics Pty Ltd
  • Workshop Facilitator: Trevor N Little (BGPL) +61413521755
  • Venue-conference w/shop: Monday 16th November 2026
  • Further details

 

Advanced Blast Vibration Course (ABVC) – Launch

Date: Friday 20th November 2026

BGPL are proud to present

Six hours of Advanced training and discussion by the course developers

  • Minimal cost ($220 incl GST): For non-enrolled interested parties
  • Free: For everybody who has or agrees to purchase the training
  • Post-conference timing: Friday 20th November 2026
  • Convened by: Blasting Geomechanics Pty Ltd (+61) 413 521 755
  • Launch Facilitators: Dr Dane P Blair and Trevor N Little (BGPL)
  • Venue: TNLC/BGPL training room Fielder Street, East Perth
  • Further details

 

WHS Risk Management Units for Statutory Position Holders

TNL Consultants Pty Ltd are offering

  • BSBWHS411 – Implement & monitor WHS policies, procedures & programs (1 day)
  • RIIIRIS402E – Carry out the risk management process (2 days)
  • RIIRIS501E – Implement & maintain management system to control risk (1 day) 

Face-to-face training at our East Perth training rooms and also as stand-alone units online. More Information.

 

Diploma of Surface Operations Management

This diploma is the minimum educational requirement to obtain a WA Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency.

We are scoped for the latest 2020 release, consisting of: – five mining units, five management units and three or four mining units.

RII50120 – Diploma of Surface Operations Management (DIPSOM)

  • RIIGOV501E – Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
  • RIIRIS501E – Implement and maintain management systems to control risk
  • RIIENV501E – Implement and maintain environmental management plans
  • RIIERR503D – Implement emergency preparedness and response systems
  • RIIMEX502D – Implement systems and methods of mining
  • BSBOPS505 – Manage organisational customer service
  • BSBOPS502 – Manage business operational plans
  • BSBSTR502 – Facilitate continuous improvement
  • BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBWHS521 – Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
  • RIIMPO502D – Manage the interaction of heavy & light vehicles & mining equipment
  • RIIMEX501D – Implement pit plan
  • RIIRAI501D – Implement mine transport systems and production equipment
  • RIIBLA401E – Manage blasting operations

Split into blocks over 3 weeks, Face-to-face training at our East Perth training rooms and also as stand-alone units online. Minimum of 13 units required. Further DipSOM Information.

 

Diploma of Leadership & Management

TNL Consultants Pty Ltd are offering

  • BSBCMM511 Communicate with Influence
  • BSBLDR522 Manage People Performance
  • BSBPEFPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
  • BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective Workplace Relationships
  • BSBCRT511 Develop Critical Thinking in others

A five-day, face-to-face training course at our East Perth training rooms for the additional training for current and previous learners at TNL, the Diploma of Leadership & Management, details found here.

 

Online Applicable Legislative Exam Prep Program

Pythagorisk Pty Ltd (PRPL) are pleased to offer the full range of applicable legislation examination preparation courses (online only). Enrollees will get: position-specific – Prep course guide, two months access to online materials and two sets of online sample questions in three parts. More information regarding the legislative exam preparation program can be found here.

 

Online Mining Practice Exam Preparation

Pythagorisk Pty Ltd (PRPL) are pleased to offer support for Underground Supervisors, Restricted Quarry Managers and Restricted Quarry Managers (Non-Explosives) candidates preparing to undertake the appropriate Mining Practice Examination. If you are interested, you can find more information about it here.

 

The Trainer and Facilitator:

Director, Trevor N Little has a First Class Mine Manager’s certificate in SA and WA, and has had experience in preparing candidates for Statutory certificates for over twenty years.  He also developed the first MSIA s44 training course in 2005, and has been exposed to six different legislative regimes in his career; one in NSW, one in SA, one in PNG, and the WHS Act will be his third in WA.

Note we have two sister companies named Blasting Geomechanics Pty Ltd (www.bgpl.com.au) and Pythagorisk Pty Ltd (www.pythagorisk.com.au)