Professional knowledge and skills in shotfiring
Shotfirers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in shotfiring to complete their tasks at work.
Shotfirers
Descriptions & Duties
- Shotfirers calculate, prepare, load and detonate explosive charges in mines, quarries, civil engineering and building sites.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- must be holders of Mine Blasting Certificate (You may visit Civil Engineering and Development Department website for details)
Professional qualification
- must be registered as Construction Worker and holders of Green Card when working on construction sites (You may visit Construction Industry Council website for registration details)
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Training Pay Scale Point 4-5
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 9-22
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 23-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-45
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Shotfirers usually work outdoors or at construction sites carrying out shotfiring tasks, which are both physically demanding and dangerous.
Tools
- Blaster tools
- Blasting caps
- Cable reels
- Circuit tester
- Detonators
- Dollies
- End cutting pliers
- Explosives fuses
- Explosives handling robots
- Folding knives
- Hard hats
- Jackhammer
- Pressure indicators - Hydraulic pressure gauges
- Protective ear plugs
- Resistance testers
- Safety goggles
- Two way radios
- Warning siren
- Wire cutters
