Shotfirer Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Shotfirer Do?
Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.
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Where Do I Start?
Electricity
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Shotfirer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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EssentialExplosives knowledge
Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
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EssentialFollow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction skill
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
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EssentialMake Independent Operating Decisions skill
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialCheck Borehole Depth skill
Check the depth of boreholes; make sure that they are clean.
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EssentialConnect Blasting Circuit skill
Connect, inspect and test the blasting circuit.
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EssentialExamine Area After Blast skill
Control blast area to check whether all explosives were safely detonated; declare blast area safe.
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EssentialExamine Prospective Blast Area skill
Thoroughly examine explosion areas; determine the appropriate amount of explosives required; ensure compliance to safety regulations.
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EssentialInsert Charges Into Drill Holes skill
Transport explosives and safely load explosives into drill holes.
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EssentialManage Explosives In Accordance With Legislation skill
Manage explosives in accordance with explosives law, including tracking and control of the magazine.
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EssentialReport Misfires skill
Report misfires to relevant parties, such as the mine shift coordinator, legal inspection personnel, and the explosives manufacturer.
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EssentialSafely Detonate Explosives skill
Follow procedures in safely detonating explosives for mining purposes.
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EssentialSignal For Explosion skill
Set safety perimeter and safety signalisation around blast area; ensure that blast site is clear and safe before explosions.
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Optional Skills (4 of 4 displayed)
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OptionalImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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OptionalHealth And Safety Hazards Underground knowledge
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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OptionalProvide First Aid skill
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
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OptionalReport Outcome Of Blast skill
After examining the blast area, report whether the blast was successful or not. Mention any relevant findings from the examination.
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