types of cartridges
Field of information wich distinguishes different types of cartridges based on size, shape, ignition type and the propellant. An example is the change in the diameter of the bullet, or caliber.
Ammunition assemblers put together explosives and other ammunition components. They perform this work in mass production in ammunition factories. The production itself focuses on the manufacturing of cartridges or projectiles.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencestypes of propellants
Field of information which distinguishes different types of propellants such as black gunpowder to forms of smokeless powder derived from nitrocellulose. These create an expanding gas which makes the bullet accelerate from the barrel. Other differences emerge from the expansion rate, size and shape of the powder.
Sector-specific
3 competencesexplosives
Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
The manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns), small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns), air or gas guns and pistols, and war ammunition. Also the manufacture of hunting, sporting or protective firearms and ammunition and of explosive devices such as bombs, mines and torpedoes.
materials of die
This includes metal materials most often used for die such as magnesium, copper, and brass.
Cross-sector
2 competencesquality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
types of ammunition
Types of small weapons, such as pistols and machine guns, their functionality, various types of ammunition and position on the market.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesassemble ammunition
Fabricate cartridges by greasing threads on fuses and inserting them in sockets. Place primers in cartridge cases and fill these with gunpowder propellants. Seal the cartridges by the use of adhesives.
assemble bombs
Tighten pierced and threaded plugs into the base of aerial bombs. Slip metal sleeves around the projectile, and pack the product in metal containers together with additional identification data.
finish shells
Gauge finished shells by using acceptance jigs. Use a stamping press to record the shell data on the cartridge as well as on the projectile. Finalize the tubes by dipping them in molted parrafin and packing the tubes in crates.
operate bullet press
Handle the machinery which presses bullets through a lead core according to a uniform size and weight. Manually check the bullets for visual and dimensional characteristics.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencescheck quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
perform product testing
Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceslegal requirements related to ammunition
Legal regulations and requirements in the field of selling, buying, handling and storing ammunition.
maintenance of ammunition
Types of maintenance techniques and the impact of various types of firearms and other weapons.
Cross-sector
4 competencesalloys of precious metals
Types of material that consist of two or more metals or non-metals.
cold forging
The metalworking process of forging whilst hot metal is right below its recrystallisation temperature, being cooled and solidified after casting.
electroplating metal materials
The various processes various materials used for electroplating may produce, such as copper plating, silver plating, nickle plating, gold plating, embossed gold plating, degreasing, and others.
quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesheat metals
Heat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.
operate explosives production equipment
Operate equipment used for mixing of chemical ingredients having as their end product explosives such as TNT, tetryl or nitroglycerin.
store pyrotechnical materials
Safely store materials used for pyrotechnical stage effects and the produced trays of pyrotechnics sorting them according to the processing date.
Cross-sector
7 competencesrecognise signs of corrosion
Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
replace die
Evaluate if a replacement of the die of a machine is deemed beneficial and take the necessary actions for replacing it either manually (depending on its size, by the use of a manual lifting tackle) or mechanically.
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
Send equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.
tend metal polishing machine
Tend a metalworking machine designed to buff and polish metal surfaces, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
tend punch press
Tend a punch press, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
tend stamping press
Tend an automated or semi-automated stamping press, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.