Blasting Accessories Knowledge for Mining Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and describe the types and functions of blasting accessories used in mining.
• Explain the safe handling, storage, and transportation procedures for blasting accessories.
• Demonstrate knowledge of initiation systems and their application in different blasting scenarios.
• Apply relevant South African mine health and safety regulations to blasting accessory use.
• Evaluate the compatibility and suitability of blasting accessories for specific mining conditions.

Target Audience

Blasting assistants, miners, and safety officers in the mining industry who require foundational knowledge of blasting accessories for safe and effective blasting operations.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios. Learners will handle, inspect, and connect various blasting accessories under supervision, reinforcing safety protocols and operational procedures.

Practical Activities

• Accessory Identification and Inspection — Learners physically examine different blasting accessories, identify types, check manufacturer labels, and perform visual inspections for defects. (4h)
• Detonator Testing and Circuit Continuity — Using blasting meters and testers, learners check detonator resistance and ensure circuit continuity in series and parallel configurations. (4h)
• Blast Circuit Hook-Up Exercise — Learners connect a simulated blast pattern using connectors, lead-in lines, and detonators, following a blast design plan. (4h)
• Simulated Blast Firing and Post-Blast Inspection — Using a blasting machine simulator, learners initiate the circuit and then conduct a post-blast inspection for misfires and accessory performance. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.