Blaster in Charge

Blaster in Training

Non – Apprenticeship

AT A GLANCE

As a Blaster in Training, your duties may include the following:
Possible Career Path for a Blaster:

Source: Blasting in Training (BIT) Intro Module (MCSC)

CAREER VIDEO(S)

Blaster In Training Certificate Program: Promo Video (MCSC)
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My Job Rocks Video Contest - Austin Powder (OSSGA-Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association)
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Blaster In Training Certificate Program: Promo Video (MCSC)
My Job Rocks Video Contest - Austin Powder (OSSGA-Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association)
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WORK ENVIRONMENT

A Blaster may be employed in the following areas:

Source: found here

MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT

If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Blaster in Training may be right for you!

Source: Blaster in Training (BIT) Intro Module (MCSC)

WAGES

According to jobbank.gc.ca, and their Labour Market Information for Manitoba, they list low, medium, and high wages for Power Engineers as the following:
Low WageAverage WageHigh Wage
$20.00/hour (average in MB)$27.39/hour (average in MB)$34.00/hour (average in MB)
Source: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/10433/MB

TRAINING

If you are still in high school, here are some suggested subject areas to study that could help prepare you for further training in this field. Please check if these courses are available at your school and/or whether they will meet your graduation requirements. Some examples may include the following:

Source: www2.careercruising.com (Explosives Specialist) 

In 2015, Austin Powder Ltd. and Hugh Munro Construction Ltd. (HMCL) approached Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) to develop a Blaster-in-Training Program. The 10 modules were designed as an independent study program for the blaster working in remote regions of the province.

Entrance requirements to become a Blaster-in-Training:

How does the program work?

As a Blaster in Training (BIT) , you will need to complete on-the-job/ training program to meet the requirements for a Blaster-in-Training. It is a mentorship program, designed:

As the trainee:

10 MODULES

Module 1: Safety on the Shot

Module 2: Products and Loading Practices

Module 3: Initiation and Timing

Module 4: Blast Calculations

Module 5: Blast Design and Blast Layout (MIDPOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW)

Module 6: “Environmental Effects”

Module 7: Blasting Regulations

Module 8: “Blast Report”

Module 9: “Blast Planning”

Module 10: “Special Applications”

FINAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW & TRAINING EVALUATION

Next Steps…

You are now ready to take the Manitoba Blaster’s Certificate Exam.

Source: Blaster in Training (BIT) Intro Module (MCSC)