1. Explosives Specialist By: Brad Beacham http://wallse.net/wp/Nuke_- _Nuclear_Explosion

2. Why am I Interested in this Career?

3. How would I describe this Career? Blasters and explosives engineers usually work with explosives for mines and construction. Specialists that prevent explosions usually work with the military or police to investigate and disable bomb-related threats. There is a large amount of on-the-job training included.

4. How you can prepare for this job Some employers require that you take a college program in civil and/or environmental engineering followed by on-the-job experience. You should also take math and science classes such as statistics and chemistry. Explosives specialists need to know how to work effectively in a team and remain calm in tense situations.

5. Sample career paths 1.Blast assistant 1. Salary: $30,000-$35,000 a year 2. Requirements: driver’s license, high school diploma 2.Lead blast foreperson 1. Salary: $45,000-$65,000 a year 2. Requirements: leadership skills and experience 3. Blast design engineer 1. Salary: $50,000-$90,000 a year 2. Requirements: engineering degree and business management experience

6. Working Conditions Explosives specialists have extremely varied sectors of employment from avalanche control to the mining industry. Generally, police and military explosives experts have more dangerous jobs than the explosives engineers. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/mine-cast-blast-image1.jpg

7. Minimum Wage Rates Massachusetts’ minimum wage is $8 per hour California’s minimum wage is also $8 per hour Florida’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour Colorado’s minimum wage is $7.36 an hour

8. Child Labor laws Children ages 14-15 must work between 7 AM and 7 PM if they choose to work. Nobody below the age of 18 can perform a hazardous job

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