Description

Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.

Alternative label

• charge of explosive

• blasting materials

• reactive substance

• blasting techniques

• explosive charge

• explosive materials

• pyrotechnics

• pyrotechnic materials

Skill type

• knowledge

Skill reusability level

• sector specific skills and competences

Broader skills/competences

• mechanics and metal trades

Essential skill/competence of

• shotfirer
• ammunition assembler
• bomb disposal technician
• nitrator operator
• explosives engineer

Optional skill/competence of

• demolition supervisor
• dry house attendant
• tracer powder blender
• security guard
• dismantling supervisor
• nitroglycerin neutraliser
• firework assembler
• nitroglycerin separator operator
• insert charges into drill holes
• decide quantity of explosives required
• search for explosive devices
• safely detonate explosives
• operate explosives production equipment
• examine prospective blast area
• manage explosives in accordance with legislation
• sequence explosions
• signal for explosion

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1e3e0736-6d4a-4a65-8787-1fa16bff5660