MPQC Accredited D&B Training Courses
MinBlast is an accredited MPQC training centre and has developed a range of comprehensive blasting courses specifically focused on Safe Blasting Techniques and Systems for all blasting operation types and industries.
Our trainers are vastly experienced in all forms of surface and underground blasting and have been fortunate enough to have worked in both the Mining and Explosives industries. They are well positioned to effect sound “Skills Transfer” thereby ensuring a solid understanding of safe and optimal blasting techniques and operations.
We are able to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of your operation.
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Upcoming Courses
Pan-European Competency Certificate for Shotfirers
Topics Covered
- Explosives
- Initiation Systems
- Blasting Geology
- Drilling Techniques for Shotfirers
- Blasting theory and design
- Blasting close to existing structures
- Tunnelling
- The importance of operational health and safety
- UK HSE & Legal Framework
- Examples of blasts with poor outcomes
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UK Magazine Master
General Explosives Introduction
- Different Types: Explosives & Detonators, plus Primers/Boosters
- Brief History of Explosives systems
- Bulk explosives mixed at the face
- General Hazards
- Overall requirement to contribute to maintaining health, safety and environmental practices within your sphere of activity
Legal Overview, with a focus on storage
- The different regulations you fall under
- Storage (and Manufacture) - ER2014
- Transport - ADR (public roads) and either QR1999 or MR2014 (on site)
- Use is covered by QR1999, MR2014 or CDM2014
- Stores License versus Acquire and Acquire & Keep Certificates (plus RCA)
- Who is the licensing authority?
- Two prime aspects - Safety & Security
- Importance of ACOPs and, Guidance's
- Storage is now allowed underground – a brief overview
- Definition of storage
Specific Storekeeper Responsibilities
- Cover the relevant Regulations within ER2014
- Track and Trace
- Maintaining Stock Records & Reporting Loss
- Keys and Procedures
- DBS Checks and Prohibited Persons
- The MPQC Audit
- Receiving, Storing and Issuing Explosives Materials
Specific Reference the NOS MPQBL03 will form the main guidelines for this course.
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Blasting & Explosives for Line Managers
General Explosives Introduction
- Different Types: Explosives & Detonators, plus Primers/Boosters
- Brief History of Explosives systems
- Bulk explosives mixed at the face
- General Hazards
- Overall requirement to contribute to maintaining health, safety and environmental practices within your sphere of activity
Commercial Aspects
- Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Pricing
- Product range, Technology, Technical Support
Specific Manager's & Environmental Interests
- Ammonia & leachates
- Controlling vibration and noise
- Plastic residue
- Fumes & Danger Zone
- Disposing of Waste
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Underground Blast Design
Topics Covered
- Explosives & Initiation Systems
- Blasting Geology
- Blast Designs
- Shafts
- Wedge & Drag Rounds
- Parallel Hole Rounds
- Ring Blasts
- Open stopes
- Underground Bench Blasting
- Colliery Blasts
- Relevant Legislation and Guidance Material
- On-Site Mixed Explosives
- Blast Performance measurement techniques
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Underground Blasting Certification for UK mines
Scotland - Venue TBC, Scotland, UK
Tuesday 4 June 2024
(08:30)
to
Friday 7 June 2024
(12:00)
Core Topics
- General Explosives
- Explosives Dynamics and Rock Breaking Theory
- Detonators and Firing Equipment
- Storage Conveyancing and disposal of explosives
- Relevant Legislation and Guidance Material
- Misfire Identification and Safe Treatment Methods
- Methods of Primary and Secondary Blasting
Operation Specific Topics
- Inspection and Measurement of Faces
- Shotfiring and Procedures - Face Preparation and drilling checks
- Drilling Techniques
- Shotfiring and Procedures - Charging and connecting up
- Shotfiring and Procedures - Making Safe and firing
- Working with Dangerous Atmospheres
Methods Covered (depending)
- Tunnelling
- Shaft Sinking
- Massive Mining
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