flammable fluids
The behaviour of liquids and gases that represent a serious explosion and fire danger, and their appropriate handling systems and effective storage.
Tracer powder blenders operate machines and equipment used to create igniters and tracer powders, by mixing liquid and dry chemicals, making sure the required parameters are set and that the flammable mixtures are according to specifications.
Competences and skills
14 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
5 competencespour mix into rubber pouches
Pour the chemical mix into rubber pouches, labeling them accordingly prior to transfer into storage.
sift powder
Sift the powder through the silk screen by hand.
tend ball mill
Tend the ball mill by controlling it remotely in order to perform dried ingredients pulverisation.
tend flammable mixture machines
Tend the machines and equipment used for flammable mixture production such as igniter or traces powders.
tend tumbling barrels
Tend the remote-controlled barrels used for chemicals blending adding specific ingredients, as requested, in sequence according to specifications.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencemeasure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceexplosives
Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshazardous waste storage
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
green
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencefeed charcoal hoppers
Supply hoppers with wood or with semi processed charcoal utilising the adequate equipment and following security measures.
Sector-specific
3 competencesbrush the equipment
Brush the equipment in order to avoid powder accumulation which may become dangerous.
clean mixer
Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.
transfer chemicals
Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.