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Prerequisites
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Students must:
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of six months hands-on experience as a blaster's assistant in the past 36 months immediately preceding the course date
Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Have completed the prescribed Seismic Blaster Safety Training application form
Possess current Standard First Aid certification or equivalent
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Description
This one-day course has been developed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC) and government representatives from western Canada to provide a minimum industry-training standard for blasting in seismic exploration. It is intended for workers engaged in seismic shot-hole drilling and blasting activities.
Topics include principles of seismic exploration, seismic explosives and accessories, storage and transportation, safe work practices and government regulations.
An industry standard training certificate, valid for five years, is issued upon successful completion of the written examination. Enform also issues an interprovincial Seismic Blaster's permit, valid throughout the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba, to those successfully completing the prescribed interprovincial Seismic Blaster's examination.
A separate application form is to be submitted to Saskatchewan Industry and Resources by the student or employer following successful completion of the Enform training program in order to obtain the Saskatchewan permit. This application must be accompanied by a copy of the Enform training certificate, as well as a copy of the student's current Standard First Aid Certificate.
Note:
- Students must present government issued photo identification (i.e., driver's license, passport, etc.) at the start of the course. Students without photo identification will not be permitted to write the interprovincial examination.
- This course may also be taken solely for general informational purposes. In this case, there are no prerequisites, no written examination and no interprovincial certificate issued. An Enform Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
- Application located below
- Applications must be received for approval by Enform at least two working days prior to the course date.
- Students without a pre-approved application form will not be accepted into the course. No walk-ins will be allowed.
For more course information contact
Marg Jablonski at (403) 250-6279
Please send completed application forms to Enform’s Registrar at:
Course Documents