Overview
What you will learn
On completion of the Commercial Explosives for Underground Massive Mine Blasting offered by North-West University (NWU), you’ll walk away with:
- Knowledge and understanding of massive mining techniques that would be best suited for a specific orebody.
- The ability to calculate the scaled depth of burial and the scaled crater radius.
- The ability to calculate ring blasting parameters based on some given information.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- underground mining techniques
- the use of commercial explosives in massive mining blast design
- the unique application of tunnel design in massive mining
- commercial explosives on underground tunnel and narrow reef mine blasting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
- Blasters (Competent Person for Primary Blasting, Secondary Blasting & Blasting Assistants).
- Supervisors for blasting & mining-related activities.
- Middle & senior management for mining-related activities.
- Explosives Managers.
Tuition Fee
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International
11000 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 ZAR for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
11000 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 ZAR for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Mankoeng
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.