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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

shotfirer

Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.

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Description

Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
electricitymarksmanshipexplosives
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
health and safety hazards undergroundimpact of geological factors on mining operations
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
examine prospective blast areacheck borehole depthconnect blasting circuitwork ergonomicallyinsert charges into drill holesmake independent operating decisionsfollow health and safety procedures in constructiontroubleshootsignal for explosionexamine area after blastreport misfiressafely detonate explosiveshandle explosives
OPTIONALOptional competences
report outcome of blastprovide first aid

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

20 total
16 essential · 4 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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