Drill, Blast, and Design builds on foundational blasting and ground control concepts introduced in earlier courses, such as Surface Mining and Underground Mining, and advances understanding of how drill-and-blast activities are planned, executed, and optimized in real mining environments. The course explores blast design principles, drilling patterns, explosive selection, timing systems, and quality assurance practices that influence fragmentation, ground stability, and overall operational efficiency. Through practical components, including hands-on exercises with blast design software and analysis of field data, students learn to evaluate blast performance, identify potential issues, and apply industry best practices to support safe and effective production blasting. The course prepares Mining Engineering Technician graduates to contribute confidently to drill-and-blast teams and to understand how blasting decisions impact the mining cycle.
56 hours
