These are two-day classes, which give the beginner a good basic background on safe handling, transportation, storage and use of high explosives. On the first day students are taken through the ATF-Explosives Law and Regulations manual (ATF P 54007. 6/90 ). The second day is a hands-on class which takes place at one of our hard rock mines where the student is able to demonstrate the safe use of the explosives which he has spent the previous day learning about.

Under close supervision each student will exercise the proper method of blasting hard rock, using detcord/prima-cord on logs, using cord to detonate other high explosives, electrical firing of explosives, non-electrical firing of explosives, the proper use of shaped charges, C-4 boosters, and many other aspects of the industry with a strong emphasis on hard rock mining and contractor rock blasting.

The Explosives Safety Commission stating their training and knowledge at the time of the course will issue each student, upon completion of their course and passing of a written test, a certificate. To qualify for the class, a person must:

1. Over 21 years of age.

2. Have a clean criminal record in the State of Oregon.

3. Present two pieces of ID.(one being photo Identification).

4. Sign a "hold harmless agreement" offered by the instructor at the beginning of the class.

5. Fill out an application 1-week before the scheduled class and enclose $1295 per person attending. (meals, transportation, explosive safety gear and high explosives are provided free of charge).

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