Medical assessments for explosives licences

For some applications, we may require that you submit a current medical assessment.

If you already have a current medical report for using commercial vehicles with dangerous goods, you can use this as your medical assessment. Otherwise, please follow the instructions below.

The medical assessment must be conducted by a qualified medical doctor. The Explosives Inspectorate does not accept Coal Board Medicals for licence applications.

Note: A medical report remains current for 3 years from the date of the examination.

Who needs an assessment?

You must submit a completed medical assessment if you apply for the following licences:

  • shotfirer licence
  • explosives driver licence
  • fireworks operator licence
  • licence to use explosives (specialised purpose).

You also need a medical assessment if you:

Obtaining a medical assessment

Step 1

Download and print these forms. You will need to take them along to your doctor's appointment.

*An acceptable equivalent is any assessment form issued by a government agency assessing your fitness to drive.

Both forms need to be completed by your doctor. They will retain form F3195 for their records and give you the completed medical certificate (form F3712).

Step 2

Complete Part 1 of the medical certificate form (F3712) before you visit your doctor.

Step 3

Attend your medical appointment and have the doctor complete the forms in accordance with the standards for commercial vehicle drivers.

The doctor must select Commercial for Part 2 of form (F3712).

Step 4

Keep the original for your records and submit a copy with your application.

Note that we may request more information from your doctor about your physical health, or a report from a psychiatrist or psychologist about your mental health.