Shot Firer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 73Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
- Minor group
- 732Stationary Plant Operators
- Unit group
- 7323Miners and Shot Firers
Description
Assembles, positions and detonates explosives at a mining or demolition site.
Specialisations
- Blast Crew Operator
- Charge Up Operator
- Drill and Blast Supervisor
Unit group
7323 · Miners and Shot FirersDescription
Operate plant in mines to excavate, load and transport ore and minerals, and prepare and detonate explosives at mining and demolition sites.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects and prepares blast sites for explosives
- Assembles and positions explosives according to safety regulations and blast plans
- Monitors weather conditions and adjusts blast plans accordingly
- Conducts pre-blast checks and ensures that the blast area is clear
- Detonates explosives using appropriate methods and techniques
- Inspects blast sites after detonation to assess the effectiveness of the blast and ensure safety standards are met
- Tests and maintains detonation equipment
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/73/732/7323
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.