Hard Skills
IntermediateSecondary BlastingThe specialized process of using explosives to break down oversized rocks or boulders that obstruct ore passes or chutes in an underground mine.
IntermediatePneumatic and Hydraulic Drill OperationThe proficiency in using handheld jackhammers, air-legs, or mounted rock breakers to prepare oversized material for fragmentation.
AdvancedUnderground ScalingThe critical safety practice of removing loose or unstable rock from the roof and walls of mine workings using a scaling bar or mechanical tool.
AdvancedExplosives Handling and StorageKnowledge and application of regulatory procedures for the safe transport, priming, and storage of explosive materials in an underground environment.
BeginnerBasic Mechanical MaintenancePerforming routine checks and minor repairs on rock breaking tools and pneumatic systems to ensure operational readiness.