1. Individuals interested in writing an examination should review the general examination conditions that govern blaster examinations.
2. Complete the examination application for level 1, level 2 or level 3 and submit to jamesbrake@gov.nl.ca.
3. The required examination fee must be paid online: click here.
4. Applicants will be notified of exam date, time and location.
5. All examinations are facilitated and monitored by department officials.
6. Grading is performed by departmental staff.
7. Applicants are advised of examination results. The results are recorded on the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division database for blasters, and completed examinations are kept on file for one year.
8. Requests for appeals must be submitted in writing to the examination coordinator, within one month of the date of notification of examination results.
9. A fee may be assessed for a re-read of the blaster exam.
10. Appeals are forwarded to an independent examiner.
11. Results of appeals are forwarded to applicant.

Inquiries contact: James Brake, Program Development Officer at (709) 637-2333 or  jamesbrake@gov.nl.ca