Blasting Techniques Course
Gain expertise in blasting for quarry and bench work. Master ANFO basics, designing blast patterns, evaluating rock masses, controlling vibrations, and safety protocols to execute efficient, regulation-compliant blasts suited to real-world geological and geographical conditions in Gambia.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to design and carry out safe, effective bench blasts using bulk ANFO. You will explore explosive characteristics, charge calculations, burden and spacing, selecting hole sizes and depths, and timing for non-electric systems. Learn to control vibration, airblast, and flyrock, use rock mass data for better fragmentation, and adhere to procedures for planning, communication, emergency handling, and meeting regulatory standards in Gambia.
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Develop skills
- Design blast patterns using burden, spacing, and powder factor on site.
- Optimise ANFO charges, VOD, and stemming for safe and effective blasts.
- Assess rock masses with RQD, GSI, and joints to enhance blast results.
- Manage vibration, airblast, and flyrock to safeguard nearby structures.
- Conduct safe non-electric bench blasts with full planning and documentation.
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