Fleming College

Fascinated by the explosives industry? Do you like to work outdoors? If so, consider a career as a blaster – job opportunities are very good across many sectors and several provinces, including Ontario. This two-semester Ontario College Certificate starting in September is the only program of its kind in Canada. Blasters fill blast holes with explosives and detonate them to dislodge coal, ore, rock, or aggregate, or to demolish structures. They are employed by mining, quarrying, and construction, and drilling and blasting companies, as well as in the special effects industry. When you complete the program, you will be eligible to write the exemption exam for the Level One requirements of the in-school curriculum for the Surface Blaster Apprenticeship (278-B). Since Fleming College is a training delivery agent for this apprenticeship, program graduates can continue directly into the work portion of the apprenticeship if hired by industry. You will also have common core certification as a Surface Miner as required by the Ministry of Labour to enter most blasting sites. You will have the option of certifying with the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) in Quarrying, Basic Construction Blasting, and the Fundamentals of Blasting (Level One). Or, you can expand your career and job opportunities by continuing at Fleming College in the Resources Drilling and Blasting Technician diploma program, with direct entry into the program’s second semesterSee the program page for more information.