The BC Mines Blaster Equivalent Certification is a result of an inter-provincial agreement (Agreement on Internal Trade) that allows provinces to recognize certified skills from other jurisdictions in Canada. To obtain credentials in B.C., you must hold a valid blaster certification from another jurisdiction in Canada and you must also complete a regulatory exam to ensure familiarity with the regulations for the jurisdiction for which you are trying to obtain certification.
In order to apply for this certification, you must provide:
The certification process includes an online regulatory exam that you must pass before scheduling a face-to-face interview. You have three attempts to pass the exam. (If you need more than one attempt to complete the exam, you must wait at least one week between attempts.) Once you pass the regulatory exam, you'll set up a face-to-face interview with a Inspector of Mines.
Avalanche Control Blasting
This equivalency certification must be completed to perform avalanche control blasting on a B.C. mine site. In order to complete this certification an avalanche control blaster must hold a BC Mines Blaster — 3rd Class Certification and a valid WorkSafeBC Avalanche Control Blasting Certification. Both certifications must be maintained and kept current.
You must provide the following documents at your face-to-face interview
The online component provides:
You can take the exam at any time and you have six months (from the time of registration) to pass.
Please complete the following questionnaire before purchasing or accessing the BC Mines Blaster Equivalent Certification.
The cost for the BC Mines Blaster Equivalent Certification is $100.
A searchable online copy of the Code is available on the Resources page of the course and is required reading before taking the exams. Printed copies of the Code are available for purchase through Crown Publications (https://www.crownpub.bc.ca/). Please allow time for shipping and handling.
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