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Overview
What you will learn
The learning objectives of the Commercial Explosives for Mining, Quarrying and Civil Blasting course offered by North-West University (NWU) are:
- an understanding of initiating systems and how they are manufactured.
- understand the dangers of using electric detonators when lightning is approaching.
- basic knowledge of the process of manufacturing a surface bulk emulsion explosive and its uses in the surface mining environment.
- an informed understanding of the basic process of manufacturing an underground bulk emulsion explosive and its uses in the underground mining environment.
- a thorough understanding of advanced commercial explosives properties
- a comprehensive understanding of commercial explosives in terms of their strengths and performance.
- a thorough understanding of how detonating energy effects the rock breaking process.
- basic knowledge and understanding of basic geology and the ability to calculate the different rock properties while explaining how it will relate to the rock breaking process.
- a thorough understanding of the various specialised blasting techniques used in the underground & surface mining fields
- a basic understanding of the blast modelling software and its applications.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- advanced properties
- strength and performance of commercial explosives
- rock properties
- blasting in the surface mining
- underground operations
- quarrying and civil blasting environment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Mining, Oil & GasWhat students do after studying
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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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
- Blasters (Competent Person for Primary Blasting, Secondary Blasting & Blasting Assistants as defined in Mine Health & Safety Act)
- Supervisors for blasting & mining-related activities
- Middle & senior management for mining-related activities
- Explosives Mananagement
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.
Funding
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