To qualify for blaster certification by the Commission, a person must satisfy the following requirements:
  (1) Age.
    (A) An applicant may not be younger than 20 years of age; and
    (B) an applicant may not be younger than 21 years of age at the time of blaster certification.
  (2) Knowledge.
    (A) An applicant shall be competent, possess practical knowledge of blasting techniques, and understand the hazards associated with the handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives; and
    (B) an applicant shall have a history of conduct consistent with the acceptance of responsibility for blasting operations.
  (3) Experience.
    (A) In the 3 years prior to application, an applicant shall have been qualified and worked as a blaster or as a member of a blasting crew under the direction of a blaster for the following cumulative lengths of time:
      (i) 24 months, for certificate issuance; or
      (ii) 12 months, for certificate renewal or reissuance; and
    (B) an applicant shall not be subject to suspension, revocation or other action by any qualified blaster certification justification or by any other jurisdiction that issues blaster licenses or permits.
  (4) Training. An applicant shall have received on-the-job training, completed a qualified training course, and obtained satisfactory evidence of having completed the training requirements specified in §12.703 of this title (relating to Training).

Source Note: The provisions of this §12.702 adopted to be effective April 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 3093; amended to be effective November 4, 1997, 22 TexReg 10640.