Rock Excavations Blasting Design Part 1: 6 PDH
$36.00
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the history of explosives in construction
- Identify basic blasting terminology
- Explain the different types of explosives
- Determine optimal explosives for use cases
- Discuss the various types of initiation systems
- Discuss common geology encountered and blast design characteristics
- Explain site exploration activities and common hazards
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 6 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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