BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$5,800
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
South Charleston, WV
Location
About This Program
Blasting/Blaster program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Types of Construction Blasters
Blaster
Explosive Technician
Powderman
Blast Hole Driller
Ordnance Handling Expert
Construction Foreman
Field Operations Supervisor
What You'll Learn:
- Safety procedures for storing
- Handling
- Placement
- Charge power determination
- Drilling
- Pounding
- Building demolition
- Preparing rocky surfaces for building foundations and demolition of explosives
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,800/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,428/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
92%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Federal Aid
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,948
Avg Loan Amount
16%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 46.0505 (Blaster)
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