Avalanche Control Blasting

Blasting Course

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This 2-day course provides essential training in the safe application of explosives in avalanche control.  With the generous assistance of WorkSafeBC the CAA brought together leading explosives and avalanche industry experts to design this course specific to avalanche control.

This course covers content that is common to all blasting programs including federal and provincial government regulations followed by industry endorsed procedures for Hand Charge, Cornice, Helicopter and Avalauncher missions.

This course does not certify students.  For more information on WorkSafeBC Blasting Certification click on the WorkSafeBC link in the right hand column of this page.

Prerequisites

  •  CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1 or equivalent

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related attachments

  • ACB Brochure

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  • Prior Learning Assessment Review Form Use this form to apply for exemption from the Avalanche Operations Level 1 course prerequisite

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