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Explosives IIIB - EXP3703

Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to utilise propellants appropriately according to their properties and performance and to utilise blast design principles appropriately according to their application and performance. This module is primarily intended for members in the explosives industries who are in the middle to senior management position in the police, military, labour, health and safety and commercial industry. The explosives industry is a fast growing and highly technological industry which is continually subject to significant changes and renewal. This brings about specific risks and control considerations with a major impact on the different sectors in the industries. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to apply and use propellants during manufacturing processes. Students credited with this module will be able to choose typical propellants for particular applications and apply blast design principles.