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Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation

Stationary Plant Operators operate stationary plant to perform a range of activities such as extracting minerals from the earth; refining and treating metals and mineral ore, and producing basic metal products; lifting, moving and placing materials and equipment; and loading and stacking bulk materials.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
-15%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
33%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong

The skills that Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers need

Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation.
  • Initiative and innovation
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and organising
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Problem solving
  • Oral communication

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Where are people currently employed?

Region

South Australia - South East

Employed

426

1 Year Change

-19%

5 Year Change

20%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

773

1 Year Change

-25%

5 Year Change

29%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

392

1 Year Change

-11%

5 Year Change

35%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

373

1 Year Change

-4%

5 Year Change

42%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

442

1 Year Change

-18%

5 Year Change

44%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

365

1 Year Change

-9%

5 Year Change

39%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

353

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

32%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia