Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
• 46. - Construction trades
• 46.05 - Plumbing and related water supply services

46.0505 - Blasting/blaster

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in using a variety of explosive materials to aid in the construction process. These programs include courses in safety procedures for storing, handling, placement, charge power determination, drilling, pounding, building demolition, preparing rocky surfaces, building foundations and destruction of explosives.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • blaster
  • blasting
  • blasting technician
  • drilling and blasting
  • explosives technician
  • surface blaster

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • oil and gas drilling(46.0504)