State licensing of Blasters became mandatory on January 1, 2009. Licenses are up for renewal starting summer 2011. Don't leave the required training until the last minute.

This 20-hour course provides participants with basic training for blasting in the crushed stone and construction industries. It is of invaluable use for individuals concerned with other aspects of blasting, such as those used by underground mines and utility companies. The course also acquaints participants with federal and state licensing, purchase, transportation and storage regulations. Experienced blasters and engineers may use the course as both a refresher and an update on new products, blasting techniques, and regulations, as well as to enhance their blasting knowledge and skills.

The course is approved by the state of Missouri and fulfills the training requirement portion of State Blasters licensing.

Course Content

• Selection of the type of explosives to be used
• Blast designs
• Initiation systems and blasting machines
• Loading blast holes
• Blasting vibrations and airblast
• Secondary blasting applications
• Federal and state laws and regulations
• Blast records
• Schedules
• Preblast surveys
• Blast plan requirements
• Signs, warning signals and site control
• Unpredictable hazards

Dr. Worsey, Professor of Mining Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has over 30 years of explosives and blasting experience and has been involved in blasting training for over 20 years. He has been on numerous programs such as TLC, Discovery and History channels, and National Geographic highlighting explosives, blasting and demolition. He most recently co-hosted The Detonators, a series on Discovery.

Dr. Worsey is responsible for the first Explosives Engineering Masters in the nation. He has over 200 publications and has taught over 60 short courses on blasting throughout the world and consults in the field of blasting.

At Missouri S&T his work has included blast casting, underground tunnel blasting, perimeter blasting, high speed video analysis of blasts, the development of a blast plug, fuse design, and explosive testing and formulation. Before coming to Missouri S&T in 1981, he worked for the TRRL in Scotland, trouble-shooting highway blasting contracts in the Highlands and doing extensive work on pre-split blasting. He holds an M.S. in rock mechanics and excavation engineering and a Ph.D. in mining engineering from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England.

Course Guest Lecturers
Elements of the course will be given by specialists of their particular field. Past guest lecturers from industry have included:

• Austin Powder
• Buckley Powder
• ECI
• Orica
• Missouri S&T
• Vibra-Tech Engineers

A detailed DVD of course notes will be provided to each participant enrolled in the full three-day course and the refresher course. 

Technical Contact
Dr. Paul Worsey
Missouri S&T
226 McNutt Hall
Rolla, MO 65409-0660
Phone: (573) 341-4317
Email: pworsey@mst.edu

NOTE: Refresher training is good for one year before renewal of license and renewal may be made six months in advance.

Course Units

• Refresher Course - One full day, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday can be used to earn 8.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs), equivalent to 0.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for re-licensing in Missouri.
• Full Three-Day Course - Completion of the full three-day course will qualify attendees to receive 20 Professional Development Hours (PDHs), equivalent to 2.0 CEUs

Course Location
St. Charles, MO - 3/12/2012 - 3/14/2012
St. Charles Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
Directions

Accommodations
Room Reservations must be made on your own. Below are a list of area hotels with links to their web sites.

Americas Best Value Inn 1310 Bass Pro Drive St. Charles, MO  63301	Fairfield Inn St. Charles/St. Louis 801 Veterans Memorial Parkway St. Charles, MO  63303
Comfort Suites St. Charles 1400 South Fifth Street St. Charles, MO  63301	Quality Inn & Suites Historic St. Charles 1425 South Fifth Street St. Charles, MO  63301
Embassy Suites Hotel 2 Convention Center Plaza St. Charles, MO  63303

 

Fees & Registration
Registration.........................$650
MLPA & I.S.E.E. Member.....$600
Refresher............................$250

The fee covers program materials, coffee breaks, and instructional costs. 

Enrollment is limited to 40, advanced registration is encouraged.

REGISTER ONLINE!

Registration Contact
Distance & Continuing Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology
300 W 12th Street
216 Centennial Hall
Rolla, MO 65409-1560
Phone: 573-341-4442
Fax: 573-341-4992
Email: dce@mst.edu

Cancellation Policy
Missouri University of Science and Technology reserves the right to cancel its programs in the event of insufficient registrations, instructor illness, severe weather, or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately and all registration fees will be refunded in full. Persons wishing to cancel their registrations must do so by March 5, 2012. Refunds will not be made after this date. Substitutions may be made at any time.