Assess suitability of metal types for specific application

Description

Assess the physical nature and structural composition of various metals and alloys, and analyse how the materials behave in different circumstances.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 3 occupations
  • Total: 7 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Chemical metallurgist
    Chemical metallurgists are involved in the extraction of useable metals from ores and recycleable material. They study the properties of metal, such as corrosion and fatigue. Other…
  • Coppersmith
    Coppersmiths craft and repair items made of non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and similar materials. They shape and form the raw materials into objects of practical or artis…
  • Process metallurgist
    Process metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys.  Other titles The following job tit…
  • Metallurgist
    Metallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium. They work to mold or combine both pure and mixed metals (alloys…

Optional for

  • Casting machine operator
    Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals…
  • Tool grinder
    Tool grinder perform precision grinding processes on metal objects and tools. They grind, sharpen or smoothen metal surfaces using the appropriate tools and instruments. Tool grind…
  • Chemical tester
    Chemical testers are responsible for the rapid on-the-spot analysis of steel test pieces incoming from the metal production shop for the purpose of timely corrections of the chemic…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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