Brief Description
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The Programme in Blasting Engineering covers the basics of commercial explosives and the application of commercial explosives in surface and underground mining environments. During the programme, you will acquire the basic theory of blasting engineering and its application, while giving you the chance to interact with experts in the field. You will also expand your knowledge of topics such as the impact of fragmentation on the mining cycle, specialised blasting practices and environmentally-friendly blasting principles and practices. The programme is based on the undergraduate explosives engineering course that is presented in the University of Pretoria's BEng (Mining Engineering) degree programme.
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Learning Outcomes
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The detailed outcomes would be reached as presented in the industry syllabus, however on a broader base, the course will be aimed at developing the candidates abilities in the six cognitive levels; knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Thus, when being examined on the topics detailed in this syllabus, candidates would be able to demonstrate their capacity for:
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Course Content
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Entry Requirements
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TBC
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Course Number: |
P003025 |
Catalogue and Category: |
Engineering and Technology Management |
Who Should attend: |
This course is ideal for you if you are mining personnel involved in blasting activities, both in the underground and surface mining environments, as well as contractors performing blasting activities on mine sites and civil excavations, personnel from explosives companies, suppliers of explosives products, senior management and consultants to the mining industry. |
Delivery Mode: |
Contact Sessions |
Contact Days: |
10 |