November 20-21, 2024 | February 5-6, 2025

 Two-Day Class on Explosives and Blasting Basics             Practical Explosive Training School (PETS)

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About This Course

The Petr Explosive Training course is a collaboration with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment that offers basic- essential training for inexperienced blasters on general explosives regulations and best practices procedures, emphasizing practical knowledge. The topics covered will include regulatory components (explosives safety, handling, storage, and applications) with an overview of the current explosive regulations for the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) . This course may count towards the required experience for the Colorado State Explosives Permit. Also, this class will be specifically tailored to examine the current, correct industrial practices for explosive handling and use in Colorado and the United States. This program is designed for all classifications of Type 1 applicants: Special Use, Transporter, Geophysical Exploration, Avalanche Control, Construction Limited, and Construction.

Upon Completion…

After completing this course, each participant will obtain a State-approved certificate for 16 hours of continuing education.  This is the amount required over the three years prior to permit renewal for Type I permit holders.

Course Topics and Agenda

A list of the topics covered and the course agenda are available. Learn more…

Location

This course will be at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden, CO 80401

Fees and Registration

The registration fee for this course is $775.00 (USD)

Discounts are available for larger groups. Please contact us for more information.

The registration fee includes course tuition, course materials, lunch and refreshments at breaks. 

Please Register now and secure your spot. Payment via credit card is processed through PayPal. Checks and wire transfer payments are accepted as well, please contact us to arrange.

Dr. Vilem Petr, P.O. Box 61, Golden, CO 80402
Office Phone: 303-273-0303 Mobile: 720-273-8550
Email: vpetr@petrexplosivesgroup.com

CANCELLATION AND ATTENDEE SUBISTITUTION POLICY

Any modification, including cancellation of your registration, requires written notice that must emailed to us. The following applies:

    • Attendee substitution may be made without cost penalty at any time up to the date of the start of the event.
    • Cancellations will be accepted if notice is received at least five (5) working days prior to the date of the start of the event.
    • Registrants for the course who cancel within the period will be charged a $275 service fee.
    • No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to cancel within the specified cancellation period.

The sponsor reserves the right to cancel the course and return all registration fees if enrollment is insufficient. (Minimum 5 students per class)

Registrants are responsible for their own travel arrangements, transportation, lodging, and meals. Additional information is available through the links below:

Travel and Transportation

Accommodations