Surface Excavations Skills Programmes and Short Courses
Blasting Assistant (Surface Excavation) – Skills Programme
This MQA-accredited skills programme prepares learners to operate as Surface Blasting Assistants in surface excavation environments.
The programme focuses on the essential theoretical knowledge and practical understanding needed to assist safely with blasting-related activities under supervision.
Blasting Assistant (Surface Excavation) - Skills Programme
Blasting Assistant (Surface Excavation): Skills Programme – Practical Exposure (10 days)
This 10-day practical exposure programme supports learners who have completed or are preparing for the Blasting Assistant course.
It provides workplace-focused exposure to help learners strengthen their practical understanding of surface excavation environments and blasting assistant duties.
Blasting Assistant (Surface Excavation): Skills Programme - Practical Exposure (10 days)
Fall of Ground Competent Person “A” (Surface Excavation) – Skills Programme
This programme is designed for learners who need to understand fall-of-ground risks and safe workplace inspection practices in surface excavation environments.
It supports learners who may be required to identify hazards, inspect working areas, and contribute to safer surface mining operations.
Fall of Ground Competent Person “A” (Surface Excavation) - Skills Programme
Fall of Ground Competent Person “A” (Surface Excavation) – Skills Programme Practical Exposure (10 days)
This 10-day practical exposure programme gives learners additional workplace exposure linked to Fall of Ground Competent Person “A” requirements.
It is designed to support practical confidence, hazard identification, and workplace readiness in surface excavation environments.
Fall of Ground Competent Person “A” (Surface Excavation) - Skills Programme Practical Exposure (10 days)
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