Shot Firer

712213 · Very Heavy

Description

Assembles, positions and detonates explosives at a mining or demolition site.

Typical work tasks

Positions explosives in bore holes and primes explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges; connects wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonates explosives.

Typical work environment

Works outdoors or underground in underground mines, opencast mines, quarries and demolition sites.
Works in all weather conditions when working outside.
Frequently works at considerable depth if underground mining.
Conditions may be hot, wet, dirty and dusty whether working above or below ground. Conditions may also be dark and cramped when mining underground.
Workers wear protective clothing such as hard hats, safety boots and other safety equipment as required.
If working at mines may work in shifts.

Typical physical and mental demands

Medium to very heavy physical demand levels.
Stands frequently and walks about the work area to position explosives and connect wires. Sitting is not required.
Uses upper limbs and body to stretch up and across on a frequent basis in to lay explosives.
Frequently squats, crouches or kneels in order to lay explosives.
Frequently twists the body or neck when carrying out required tasks. Frequently works with boring, and drilling equipment.
Frequently lifts and carries explosives, detonators and other equipment.
Bending is a frequent requirement for laying explosives.
Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements are required when connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords.
Although it is not a significant component of the job driving may be required to travel to and around work locations.
Employees use a range of hand-held objects, hand tools and power equipment such as explosives, detonators, drills, bores, chisels, pliers and other hand tools.
Mental skills necessary include practical, technical, observation, planning and problem-solving.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence

Licence / registration Licence/registration required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Shot firer: explosives handling requires Controlled Substances Licence/CoC; ER says licensing IS required; core gate; proposal stands.

Entry Requirements

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Registration or licensing is required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.