Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years of age (19 to hold blasters permit in the N.W.T.)
- Minimum of six months hands-on experience as a blaster’s assistant in the past 36 months immediately preceding the course date
- Confirm you have an Explosives Regulatory Division approval letter (or equivalent). This must also be presented to the blasting examiner prior to writing the exam. If you do not have proof upon successful completion of the exam, your permit will remain on hold until proof is emailed to [email protected]
- Nexus Card: Issued by Canada Boarder Services
- FAST Card: Issued by Canada Boarder Services
- Permis General: Issued under Quebec’s Act Respecting Explosives
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL): Issued under the Firearms Act
- Approval Letter: issued by Natural Resources Canada
- Equivalents:
- Participants wishing to obtain seismic blasters permits for Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Northwest Territories and Nunavut, must complete an Seismic Blaster Safety Training application. Once Energy Safety Canada approves your application, you will be notified with information on registering for the course
- Be physically capable of performing the duties of a seismic blaster
- Government-issued photo ID
- Students must be adequately prepared to participate in English for required course elements
- Currently supported version of your operating System for Windows or Apple
- Stable internet connection with a supported web browser
- Web Camera
- Speakers / Microphone (headset recommended)
- Latest version of Zoom installed and an active Zoom account. After registering for the course, watch the Virtual Tutorial Video for guidance and support