Description
Assembles, positions and detonates explosives at a mining or demolition site. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
- Powder Monkey (Aus)
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 7122 Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers
Description
assemble, position and operate drilling rigs and mining plant, and detonate explosives to extract materials from the earth and demolish structures.
Tasks
- dismantling, moving and reassembling drilling rigs and accessory plant
- taking samples of ore, liquids and gases and packaging them
- performing minor maintenance and repairs, and lubricating and cleaning plant
- recording performance details and information obtained from wells, and keeping logs detailing operations
- operating surface and underground mining plant
- undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts, drives, air vents, rises and crib rooms
- positioning explosives in bore holes and priming explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
- connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonating explosives
- monitoring operation of plant and ensuring safety of other workers on mining sites and during drilling operations
- operating auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.