Nitro Consult
COURSES
BLASTING CERTIFICATE CLASS A
Upcoming Courses
Mon, 24 MarGothenburg24 Mar 2025, 08:00 – 28 Mar 2025, 16:00Gothenburg, Drakegatan 1, 412 50 Gothenburg, Sweden
Mon, 07 AprGyttorp07 Apr 2025, 08:00 – 11 Apr 2025, 16:00Gyttorp, Hälleforsvägen 1, 713 72 Gyttorp
Basic Course in Blasting Technology - Blasting Certificate Class A
We now offer the course in blasting technology - Blasting Certificate Class A, perfect for professionals who want to advance and specialize in blasting work. The course is designed to provide the necessary competencies required to work professionally as a blasting foreman. We offer an in-depth understanding of the basic principles and techniques of blasting as well as safety regulations and the rules governing blasting operations.
In addition to blasting foremen, the course is also aimed at other professional roles that come into contact with blasting operations, such as supervisors, consultants, planners, estimators, and more.
Course Content
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Properties and applications of explosives and initiation systems
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Laws and regulations affecting blasting operations
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The Swedish Work Environment Authority’s regulations on blasting work – AFS 2007:1 Blasting Work, AFS 2010:1 Rock Work
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Blasting plans
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MSB’s regulations on handling, transferring, and storing explosive substances
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MSB’s regulations on the transport of dangerous goods (ADR 1.3)
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Blasting techniques – bench blasting, trench blasting, tunnel blasting, controlled blasting
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Charge calculations
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Misfires – handling, measures before and after a blast, handover to contractor
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Practical setup – initiation plans, practical setup with electric, electronic, and shock tube detonators
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Geology – Geology related to blasting
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Vibrations related to blasting
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Final exam with review and conclusion
In addition to modern course materials, the book “Modern Rock Blasting” is also included.
After completing and passing the course and one year of practical work, you will receive a Blasting Certificate Class A, which is necessary to carry out blasting operations in accordance with regulatory requirements. The course also provides an ADR 1.3 certificate, which is necessary for the transport of value-calculated quantities.
We also offer company-specific courses upon request. For more information about course customization, please contact Sven Devert.
Information
Course length: 5 days
Price: 17,000 SEK excl. VAT
The course fee includes the course place, training materials, lunch, coffee, and a blasting dinner.
We hope to see you at the course!
Information about the Course for Renewal of Blasting Certificate Class A
We are working on providing information about the course for the renewal of Blasting Certificate Class A. Please keep an eye on our website for more details and dates.
Business-tailored courses
Nitro Consult offers company-tailored courses in several specialist areas. Our courses include rock and blasting courses for clients, dolor courses, vibration forecasting and geology courses. All our courses are tailored to meet the specific needs of your company. With our expertise and experience, we ensure that your team gets the knowledge and skills required to succeed in your business.
Our instructors
We who are behind the course are driven by a passion and curiosity for the field of blasting technology and its development. We want to share our competence and long experience to be able to offer a basic course in blasting technique that is current with today's technology and regulations.
Accredited Education Provider
Nitro Consult is accredited by Svenska Bergteknikföreningen, and our instructors are approved by the same association. We offer the course "Basic course in blasting technology - Blasting Certificate Class A". After the course examination, if the result is approved, you can apply for the certificate Blasting Certificate Class A through Svenska Bergteknikföreningen.
The course is designed according to the qualifications established by Svenska Bergteknikföreningen. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions and to apply for a Blasting Certificate Class A, visit Svenska Bergteknikföreningens website.
