Blaster-Driller

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What does a blaster-driller do?

Prepares, organizes, and executes drilling work using pneumatic, hydraulic, or “bootleg” drills. Verifies and maintains drilling and blasting equipment and accessories. Organizes and executes blasting work and all other work requiring the use of explosives.

What does it take to become a blaster-driller?

AUTONOMY — DISCIPLINE — SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY — CAREFULNESS — GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION INTEREST in acquiring knowledge related to application of the concepts of geology, mineralogy, mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and in working outdoors. APTITUDE for working outdoors under all climatic conditions.

Hourly wage

According to the collective agreements (May 2023)
Between $34.47 and $42.11

Job prospects
Good

Training
DEP 900 hours

Interesting! Which academic program should I take?

Training required:

Diplôme d’études professionnelles – Forage et dynamitage (5369)

Training generally offered in the following regions:

Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Côte-Nord
Estrie
Nord-du-Québec
Would you like to know about the program content? Consult Inforoute FPT

Academic prerequisites

There are different options for accessing the training program

HOLD A DIPLOMA

  • Hold a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

OR

  • Hold a postsecondary diploma, such as a diploma of college studies or a bachelor’s degree

BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD

  • Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year during which the person begins the training program

AND

  • Have passed the Secondary 4 units in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics in the study programs established by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ)

OR

  • Have completed recognized equivalent training.

BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD

  • Be at least 18 years old at the time training begins

AND

  • Have the functional prerequisites: have passed the general development test (GDT)
  • Have the prerequisites specific to the study program concerned

OR

  • Have completed recognized equivalent training

HOLD CERTAIN SECONDARY 3 UNITS 

  • Have completed the Secondary 3 units in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics in the study programs established by the MEQ 

AND

  • Continue general education concurrently with vocational training in order to complete the missing Secondary 4 units in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics in the study programs established by the MEQ
     

IMPORTANT: Practising the occupation of blaster requires three conditions:

  • Being 18 years of age or older
  • Holding a general explosives permit issued by the Sûreté du Québec that is valid at the time of application for certification
  • Have work experience as an assistant blaster or blaster in the previous 24 months
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