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Practical Blasting Fundamentals Level I

International Society of Explosives Engineers

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Online Practical Blasting Fundamentals Level I covers a wide range of blasting topics perfect for getting a better understanding of blasting and to broaden your knowledge in the many different avenues of the blasting world.

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This program is approved in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. Please check with your respective regulatory agencies for approved training hours and any specific restrictions associated with the course. (Updated 1/2026)

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply blasting safety principles including personnel training requirements, proper handling of blasting materials and equipment, and correct use of blasting procedures and methods in field operations
  • Analyze geological effects on blasting including rock properties, rock structure and classification, and the factors that influence rock breakage by explosives
  • Apply field controls and drilling accuracy practices including proper hole loading procedures, shot setup, and detonation methods for surface and underground blasting operations
  • Identify and select explosives products and blasting agents based on explosive types, properties, and selection criteria for specific blasting applications
  • Select and apply initiation systems including electric and nonelectric detonators, detonating cord, primers, and boosters using proper methods and techniques for safe and effective blast initiation
  • Design blasts using basic blasting theory, delay patterns, timing considerations, and design guides to achieve desired fragmentation and minimize unintended effects
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters47-5032.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Blast area assessments — examine charge locations and surrounding conditions routinely to verify compliance with safety laws at excavation or demolition sites.
  • Explosive charge placement — insert and position charges in blast holes with reduced oversight, adjusting packing methods to match site soil or rock conditions.
  • Delaying fuse patterns — tie specified fuse lengths into timed sequences independently to achieve planned explosion intervals on a multi-hole blast.
  • Hole-depth measurements — measure and record drilled blast hole depths using weighted tape measures, flagging discrepancies for corrective action.
  • Explosive loading calculations — apply basic mathematics to determine appropriate charge quantities based on assessed material type and blast area dimensions.
  • Safety-zone coordination — set safety cones, monitor worker positions, and issue clearance signals without prompting before each detonation event.
  • Explosives and gun records — compile and maintain compliant logs in spreadsheet or office software in accordance with local and federal regulations.
  • Detonation operations — detonate explosive charges to loosen or displace earth, rock, or structures, following site-specific shot plans with moderate supervision.
  • Drilling instructions — mark charge-hole patterns and depths on site drawings and communicate drilling instructions clearly to drill operators.
  • Hazard monitoring — observe blast site conditions during and after detonation, identifying misfires or unexpected outcomes and reporting them to the shift supervisor.

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