Revolutionising Quarry Operations: UTT's Explosives and Blasting Engineering Training Sets New Industry Standards

Second from the left:  Professor Herbert Sukhu – Facilator; Engineer Mr. Vaughn Lezama - Registrar/Secretaty Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago; Ms. Shiren Ramsaran - Manager Professional Programmes, and participants of  the  Explosives and Blastering Engineering for the Quarry industy.

At UTT Outreach, education goes beyond traditional programme offerings. Our commitment to providing practical and industry-relevant training has led to yet another successful completion of a specialised training engagement. From July 17 to 21, 2023, Outreach faciliated a comprehensive training course in Explosives and Blasting Engineering, focusing on the quarry industry.

Facilated by Professor Herbert Sukhu, this intensive 40-hour course delved into the intricacies of conducting surface and subsurface blasting designs for civil engineering works in quarries. With participants from various leading entities from the quarry industry, the course fostered an environment of shared learning and expertise.

UTT Outreach continues to play a pivotal role in elevating the skills and expertise of professionals across various sectors. The Explosives and Blasting Engineering training is just one example of how UTT Outreach contributes to the growth and development of industries by empowering individuals with the latest industry insights and practical know-how.