Program Overview

Advanced Diploma in Explosives Management

The Advanced Diploma in Explosives Management is designed to integrate the technical know-how of explosives with managerial skills on a tactical level. The qualification ensures that learners will comply with and manage all regulatory competence requirements set by Occupational Health and Safety and Explosives legislation.

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 90124
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 120
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 50

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Explosives Management is to equip learners with the competence to apply explosives technologies, sound safety, health, and environmental principles, as well as management skills. These skills are appropriate for the cost-effective management of products and processes in an explosives-related environment.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification includes the following modules:

• ESJ3701 - Explosives Research Project
• EXC3701 - Control of Explosives and Activities A
• EXC3702 - Control of Explosives and Activities B
• EXP3704 - Advanced Explosives Management A
• EXP3705 - Advanced Explosives Management B
• MNG3701 - Strategic Planning IIIA (Pre-requisite: MNG2601)
• MNG3702 - Strategic Implementation and Control IIIB (Co-requisite: MNG3701)
• TMA3702 - SHE Management IIIA
• TMA3703 - SHE Management IIIB

Registration Requirements

• Applicants (new applicants and Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Module Selection

• Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
• You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits/modules per academic year and/or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

Study Time Requirements

• You need approximately 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
• You need approximately 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Examination Timetable and Transitional Arrangements

• Details on the examination timetable and transitional arrangements are not specified in the provided context.