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Completion of secondary school is usually required. On-the-job training is provided. Experience as a heavy equipment operator may be required for drillers. Experience as a blaster helper in surface mining and quarrying or construction may be required for blasters.

Registration. It costs $100 to get your BC Mines Blaster Certificate and you must renew it every five years. To get your certificate, you must register for the program and pass two online exams, then pass an in-person interview with an Inspector of Mines at a regional mining office.

To become certified, blasters in B.C. must provide documents supporting their eligibility, practical competency, and pass a written exam. WorkSafeBC blasting exams are taken in person. Space is limited so we advise that blasters register early.

The average salary of Blaster in Canada is $76,530.

To become a blaster, you need a high school diploma or equivalent. Most states require blasters to obtain a license to handle explosives. Qualifications for licensing vary, but may include completing safety courses, passing an exam, and clearing a background check.

To apply for Blasting Safety training and a Blasting Safety card, contact the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency at (902) 424-5651, or toll free at 1-800-494-5651, and submit the Blasting Safety Training Application: https://nsapprenticeship.ca/ .

To qualify for a Surface Mine Blaster or Underground Mine Blaster certificate, you must: (1) have at least 3 years of experience in a related surface or underground mining environment, (2) submit a valid First Aid certificate, (3) submit written evidence that you have received adequate instruction and training under ...