Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 06/2010 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.75 | 06/2010 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 06/2010 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.62 | 06/2010 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.5 | 06/2010 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.5 | 06/2010 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 4.0 | 06/2006 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 06/2006 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 06/2006 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 06/2006 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.88 | 06/2006 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.88 | 06/2006 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed. | Core | 24 | 06/2006 |
| Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions. | Core | 21 | 06/2006 |
| Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions. | Core | 23 | 06/2006 |
| Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. | Core | 23 | 06/2006 |
| Insert, pack, and pour explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes; then shovel drill cuttings, admit water into boreholes, and tamp material to compact charges. | Core | 22 | 06/2006 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.89 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.18 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.77 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.82 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.3 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.25 | 11/2023 |