BLASTERS TRAINING
The ISEE Western Canada Chapter is pleased to offer training opportunities for Blasters. These courses are great for new blasters or as a refresher to keep you at the forefront of the industry.
Developed by some of the most seasoned, knowledgeable leaders in the blasting community, and based off the 18th Edition Blaster's Handbook, the ISEE certificate program is the complete basic training program on blasting technology. This course covers a wide range of blasting topics.
This is a comprehensive performance lesson that focuses on drilling and blasting in quarries. Enrolees will study all practical blasting applications and submit a 25-question exam. Topics include safe and effective blast pattern design, vibration monitoring and drilling.
A four-part web series sponsored by Nelson Brothers and Orica. Each part is approximately 4.5 hours in length. Topics include, Fundamentals of Blast Design, Preventing Flyrock, Blaster's Math, Good Blast Reports, Vibration Level One, Geology Level One, Preventing Misfires through Good Blast Design, etc.
A three-part series, the BCFSC online Forestry Blasting Program is designed for individuals involved in blasting operations within forestry environments. Their training may assist new forestry blasters in preparing for certification and is also an excellent option towards meeting the 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement for certified blasters. The program may also be of interest to contract managers or those in supervisory roles who want to better understand blasting operations and safety requirements.