Commercial Explosives Training
We are absolutely dedicated to the safe, legal and professional use of explosive materials as we wish to advance the profession and skill level of those in the explosives industry. Our goal is to make you and your crew safer and more efficient blasters!
Our training is five-star rated with students telling us it is the best, most educational and most enjoyable training they have ever attended. Alumni can attend future classes at no additional cost and it is great to see students come back to update their skills. Our students are the best, they start as classmates but return as friends.
Two-day Commercial Explosives & Blasting Training Program
One-day classroom and one-day live fire blasting in the field. Training location is at our facility in Lake Havasu City, Arizona or possibly at your approved location.
In two days of training, students will learn the following:
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ATF regulation including licensing, storage and transportation
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Learn explosive material types, forms and classifications
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Safety and security including how to comply with safety agencies like MSHA
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What explosive products are available and how to select per job
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Understand the different types of blasting caps and how to select per job
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Learn explosives drilling and blasting basics
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How to correctly select and tie in and blast multiple shot patterns
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Best techniques for: hard rock, boulders, steel, logs, as well as dirt removal
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Critical leadership and teamwork skills
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We will help you get your ATF License
The cost of training is $1,250 per student and includes:
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Classroom and field blasting
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Use of PPE Safety and protective hardhats, glasses and hearing protection
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Explosives & Blasting textbook (a $27.95 value)
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Frameable certification for 16 hours of training
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American Explosives Group Star Velcro tactical patch and sticker
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Welcome to attend future online classes at no additional cost
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A safe, secure and enjoyable learning environment with multiple instructors