This course is suitable for qualified blasting personnel who wish to move on to an advanced level of blast design
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To gain an advanced understanding of explosive energy. To manipulate blast design parameters and pattern expansion based on hole diameter and explosive.
ENROLMENT
Enrolment can take place at any time during the year. Please complete the Enrolment Form (see below). Your course fees must be paid first, by direct deposit into our banking account. Please send your enrolment form and deposit slip by email, after which your course material will be despatched immediately.
PROCEDURE/GENERAL DETAILS
This course is a correspondence course ie. by distance education. The course consists of eight modules. The assignment, which is a detailed blast design project report, is completed at the end of the course and acts as the final course assessment. Your assignment is evaluated and returned to you.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must have completed our Certificate in Surface Blasting Technology. A good understanding of high school math is recommended.
COURSE FEES
Australian Dollar AUD400-00. Fees are payable before commencement and upon acceptance of your enrolment.
COURSE CONTENT
- Fundamentals of Detonation
- Airblast and Flyrock
- Blast Vibrations
- Blast Performance Assessment
- Specialist Blasting Techniques
- Fragmentation
- Initiation & Timing of Blasts
- Blast Design Principles