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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.5 - measuring physical properties S2.5.0 - measuring physical properties 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 metallurgistChemical 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…
- CoppersmithCoppersmiths 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 metallurgistProcess 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…
- MetallurgistMetallurgists 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 operatorCasting 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 grinderTool 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 testerChemical 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…
Related skills
- Alloys of precious metals
- Types of metal
- Manipulate metal
- Non-ferrous metal processing
- Types of metal manufacturing processes
- Work in metal manufacture teams
- Chemical technologies in metal manufacture
- Ferrous metal processing
- Monitor manufacturing quality standards
- Extract products from moulds
- Precious metal processing
- Ensure public safety and security
Last updated on February 19, 2026
