The project is based on the outcomes of a previous EU-Excert project (S/03/B/F/PP-161014) from which it was evident that no European country had competencies for workers in the explosive sector and no regulating board exists to either assess or impose competences in explosives. The project objectives include the development of a European competency and qualification framework, the increase of the number of European partners and countries in this framework, the establishment of a network of industries and institutions to harmonize the legislation, the establishment of a Foundation who will advise, regulate and issue certificates, the development of educational material including a glossary and the establishment of a programme of student exchanges.