Developing competence

EPC-UK's Training and Assessing centre provides the industry with a comprehensive level of expertise for fulfilling the core requirements within the drilling and explosives sector.

Under the guidelines issued by MPQC and the HSE, formal training and assessment is required for all operatives wishing to become involved with blasting operations. Training is mapped to National Occupational Standards, ensuring that personnel have the required knowledge for the relevant standards that apply for shotfirers, explosives supervisors and operators of bulk explosives trucks.

Supporting the Industry
As a leading supplier of commercial explosives and related services, no-one is more aware of the critical contribution that training and technical understanding makes to the efficient and safe application of explosives technology. Our range of training courses and assessment procedures are available to every user of commercial explosives throughout the country. EPC-UK's commitment to the blasting industry is reflected in the company's representation on the various advisory panels representing explosives users both in the UK and in Europe.