Avalanche Control Blasting goals and objectives are displayed in the course DACUM .

Applicants must have and prove at time of registration:

• Avalanche Operations Level 1 certificate or similar training/experience. To waive this prerequisite, please use the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.
• Be 19 years of age or older. 

Registration takes place on the CAA course calendar starting June 25, 2024 at 10:00AM Pacific. Full payment is due at time of registration.

You are required to upload a scan or JPEG of the following documents during your registration process:

• Avalanche Operations Level 1 certificate or an approved Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)  application.

An additional $100 international shipping fee is applied for students who reside outside of Canada.

Information on potential funding for CAA students can be found on the Scholarships & Grants webpage.

View a sample schedule for Avalanche Control Blasting.

Students will be mailed a program package that includes the CAA ACB course manual, the WSBC Blasters Handbook, a set of pre-course questions to complete, and course readings. It is the student's responsibility to contact the CAA office if they have not received this package one month prior to course start.

Pre-course readings take about 15 hours and must be completed prior to starting the course. The student manual is very dry and contains terms, procedures, and policies. Students will find they cannot read through it in one sitting.

This is a classroom-based course. Bring a pen and paper or laptop for note-taking during the presentations. A raincoat and outdoor shoes are recommended for the site visit.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the course and field locations. 

There is a written evaluation component to the blasting course. A passing mark of 70% must be obtained on the final exam for the student to attain a certificate of completion.

Avalanche Control Blasting does not certify students to handle explosives. For more information on WorkSafeBC Blasting Certification, visit  WorkSafeBC.

Please click here to access the 2024 WSBC Blasting Exam Calendar.

Refer to the student resources webpage for a complete list of student policies, the CAA Release of Liability and Waiver, Student Enrolment Contract and other information. 

Avalanche Control Blasting is an ideal choice for those avalanche professionals looking for CPD courses. This course is an up-to-date look at government regulations, policies, procedures, and current industry best practices that all avalanche workers will find valuable, regardless of experience.