Safely detonate explosives

Description

Follow procedures in safely detonating explosives for mining purposes.

Alternative labels

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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Safely detonate explosives is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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

Optional skill

Safely detonate explosives is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Explosives engineer: Explosives engineers design drilling patterns and determine the amount of explosives required. They organise and supervise controlled blasts and report and investigate misfires. They manage explosives magazines.

 


 

References

  1. Safely detonate explosives – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022