Key info
- To get a shot-firing permit you must first apply for approval to take a shot-firing course, unless you have completed an accredited course in shot-firing in another state.
- In most cases, you also need a security sensitive dangerous substances permit from WorkSafe Tasmania.
- A permit is valid for 3 years unless cancelled, revoked, or issued for a shorter period.
- You must apply for or renew at a service centre.
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About applying for or renewing a shot-firing permit
You must apply for a shot-firing permit if you wish to prime or fire explosives in Tasmania.
You can apply, renew, vary or have an interstate shot-firing permit recognised by WorkSafe Tasmania.
How to apply or renew
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What you need to apply or renew
To apply you must visit a service centre and:
- provide a completed application form (PDF, 2.7MB)
- provide the statement of attainment you received after completing the course
- provide a copy of your training approval letter
- have a photo taken
- pay a fee.
To renew you must visit a service centre and:
- provide a completed application form (PDF, 2.7MB)
- provide examples of recent work including 3 blast plans
- have a photo taken
- pay a fee.
Interstate Shot-firing Authorities
A person who intends to carry out shot-firing in Tasmania under an interstate authority must notify Worksafe Tasmania at least 21 days before undertaking the shot-firing.
You will need to complete notification form (PDF, 2.3KB) and submit 21 days before the work starts.
In most cases you will also need a Security-sensitive Dangerous Substances (SSDS) permit or be a recognised responsible worker under a SSDS permit held by someone else. The Tasmanian SSDS legislation is different to interstate authorities so please check the requirements before notifying.
Can I apply or renew?
You can apply for or renew if you:
- are 18 or older
- have a legitimate need for the permit
- are a 'fit and proper person' as determined by a national police record check (you must give consent to this check on your application form).
Proving your identity
You must provide 3 documents from the following lists to support your application. All documents must be:
- current
- the originals (not photocopies or certified copies)
You must have:
- One document from category A and 2 documents from category B, or
- Two documents from category A and one document from category B.
- Australian birth certificate (not an extract)
- Citizenship papers
- Australian passport
- Overseas passport
- Australian driver licence
- Australian firearm licence
- Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs issued travel documents, including a visa
- Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs issued certificate of evidence of residential status.
- Medicare card
- Plastic bank or credit card, with signature
- Tertiary student card
- Department of Veterans' Affairs or Centrelink Pensioner Concession card
- Births Deaths and Marriages change of name or marriage certificate (to prove name change)
- Security guard or crowd controller licence
- Government issued personal photo ID card.
When changing your name you must provide:
- The original card you wish to change or
- One document from category A and 2 documents from category B, or
- Two documents from category A and one document from category B
And
- Proof of change of name that links the current name on your card to your new name (for example a marriage or change of name certificate)
How much it costs
Shot-firing | Fee |
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Application for approval to undertake a shot-firing course | $89 |
Application for shot-firing permit | $89 |
Application for renewal of shot-firing permit | $89 |
Fee for late application for renewal of shot-firing permit | $44.50 |
Application for recognition of interstate shot-firing authority | $89 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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More Information
Please visit WorkSafe Tasmania for more information on applying for or renewing a shot-firing permit.