National Certificate Rock Breaking – 62869

This qualification has replaced the Opencast Blasting Certificate which ceased on 30 June 2009.  This will be far more onerous requiring not only the knowledge component but also on-the-job training, mini-projects, assignments and assessment to be completed.  Line management will be encouraged to take an active part in the candidate’s training mainly through mentoring and supervision.

Xtract Training Services (Pty) Ltd has developed a process to guide the candidate and enable completion of the qualification in the most effective and efficient way.

The Examine & Make Safe Surface Mines/Quarries Skills Programme as well as the Blast Assistant Skills Programme will remain Exit Level Outcomes in their own right as well as being included in the Rockbreaking Qualification.  This will enable those candidates who require these competencies to complete the individual Skills Programmes as required and also enable them to continue with their training if they so wish.