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Entrance Examinations
Background
The examinations
test the applicant in those subjects directly relevant to the
responsibilities of the Explosives Engineer. They are held annually, in the
UK and by prior arrangement in the Middle East. Other overseas candidates
may apply to take the examination locally but the Institute is not always
able to arrange this. Locations and dates of examinations are announced on
this web site.
The examination consists of two parts:
- A general paper which all candidates take.
- A specialist paper in one of the subjects
that appear below.
Exemptions
Certain
qualifications may exempt candidates from parts of the Entrance
Examinations. For example, the EPIC or QPTC certificates in “Shot Firing”
and “Blast Design”, if both are held, may exempt a candidate from the
Institute Examinations Specialist Papers in Quarrying.
The Institute’s Education and Examination Committee may identify academic,
technical and professional qualifications which if held, will exempt
candidates from all, or from parts of the Institute Entrance Examinations.
Candidates should supply documentary evidence of those qualifications they
feel may exempt them from such examinations. It is not necessary, although
it is preferable, for the general and specialist papers to be taken
together. Certificates will be given to successful candidates. Credit will
be given for presentation, including clear sketches and diagrams, and for
the use of good English.
Assessment
No
information is given about the number of marks required for a pass.
Candidates are told of their results expressed as either a pass or a
failure.
Questions or Queries?
If you have
any queries or would like an application form and price list for any of the
examinations, please contact us. They will keep your name on file, and when
the relevant paperwork is ready, this will be sent to you.
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