Underground Mining
Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines
Preparation for the underground blasting certificate for scheduled mines, covering the full blasting cycle.
Overview
Directive A3/2 governs the acceptance of candidates and the conduct of examinations and assessments for blasting certificates on scheduled mines.
Candidates are prepared across the full blasting cycle, and the mine is guided on the accumulation and recording of the qualifying shifts required for acceptance as a candidate.
Competencies & outcomes
- Face preparation and marking the face
- Drilling the face
- Handling of explosives and accessories of all types
- Charging up
- Initiating the blast and gas testing
- Post-blast examination, making safe and declaring safe
Entry requirements
- Minimum age and qualifying shifts of underground experience acceptable to the Principal Inspector of Mines
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Prescribed academic qualification (Standard 8 / Grade 10 / N1 with six subjects / ABET Level 3 or equivalent)
- Valid certificate of medical fitness for underground work
- Able to communicate orally and in writing
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