Ordnance Artificer (Gov Ser) (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlComplex Problem SolvingTime Management

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyTransportation

Abilities

Problem SensitivityManual DexterityNear VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionFinger Dexterity

Tasks

Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that sa
Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions.
Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as
Operate drones for aerial survey of blast sites and for post-blast damage assessment.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemMobile location based services softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adjustable combination wrenchesAir rotary drillsAlternating current AC generatorsAmmonium nitrate fuel oil ANFO loadersAvalaunchersBackhoe-equipped tractorsBalance scalesBlast hole tubingBlasthole drillsBlasting cap crimpersBlasting machinesBobcatsBore hole thermometersCable tool drillsChain slings

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-5032.00	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Blast area assessments — examine charge locations and surrounding conditions routinely to verify compliance with safety laws at excavation or demolition sites.
Explosive charge placement — insert and position charges in blast holes with reduced oversight, adjusting packing methods to match site soil or rock conditions.
Delaying fuse patterns — tie specified fuse lengths into timed sequences independently to achieve planned explosion intervals on a multi-hole blast.
Hole-depth measurements — measure and record drilled blast hole depths using weighted tape measures, flagging discrepancies for corrective action.
Explosive loading calculations — apply basic mathematics to determine appropriate charge quantities based on assessed material type and blast area dimensions.
Safety-zone coordination — set safety cones, monitor worker positions, and issue clearance signals without prompting before each detonation event.
Explosives and gun records — compile and maintain compliant logs in spreadsheet or office software in accordance with local and federal regulations.
Detonation operations — detonate explosive charges to loosen or displace earth, rock, or structures, following site-specific shot plans with moderate supervision.
Drilling instructions — mark charge-hole patterns and depths on site drawings and communicate drilling instructions clearly to drill operators.
Hazard monitoring — observe blast site conditions during and after detonation, identifying misfires or unexpected outcomes and reporting them to the shift supervisor.

Program Details

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Requirements

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