PYROTECHNICS : Intermediate (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Pyrotechnics: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. Pyrotechnics include not only the manufacture of fireworks but items such as safety matches, oxygen candles, explosive bolts and fasteners, and components of the automotive airbag. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in pyrotechnics manufacturing industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of basic to core competencies that a person must achieve that will enable him/her to acquire and store chemicals, make cylinder container for pyrotechnic products, wrap/package pyrotechnic products, load mixed composition into container, prepare safety fuse for fireworks and make firecrackers.

About the Pyrotechnics Industry

Jobs in the pyrotechnics industry involve safely using explosive devices for practical purposes, such as for demolition or for entertainment, including fireworks displays. Workers measure, pack and wire explosive chemicals for detonation. Pyrotechnics workers understand and adhere to local and federal safety laws, and in some cases must obtain licenses or permits to work with explosives. Explosives experts create, install and safely detonate explosive devices for mining and construction. Entry into the field is very limited unless one is willing to go through years of apprenticeship and journeyman training. Fireworks factories may hire workers for on-the-job training, but the work can be very dangerous and some chemicals may be toxic. The most important thing to keep in mind when using consumer pyrotechnics is to respect their power. For construction, some pyrotechnics specialists carefully install charges to demolish buildings or remove large obstacles at a building site. Those in the mining industry set up explosives to help excavate minerals or create new mine shafts. Those who work in the commercial fireworks industry and create large-scale aerial shows are display operators. They are responsible for safely setting up explosives to be launched into the sky over amusement parks, circuses and other locations. Many work with team members at a single location, but others travel around the country setting up shows that adhere to local safety codes. With any profession related to pyrotechnics, workers must know local, state and federal laws concerning explosive devices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of employed explosives workers is expected to grow 5% between 2012 and 2022. The median annual salary for explosives workers as of May 2013 was $49,270. Those in heavy construction and consulting positions earned the highest salaries in this field.