Shot Firer
ANZSCO 712213
2,600
6%
10%
37 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Shot Firers assemble, position and detonate explosives at mining or demolition sites.
What they typically do
- 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.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Shot Firer.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers