Geological time scale

Description

System of chronological measurement dividing geologic history into several temporal divisions and subdivisions that take ancient life, geography, and climates into account.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 2 occupations
  • Total: 6 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Geological engineer
    A Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
  • Palaeontologist
    A Palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossilized remains, including bones, shells, footprints, and other traces of an…
  • Geologist
    Geologists research the materials that form the earth. Their observations depend on the purpose of the research. Depending on their specialisation, geologists study how the Earth h…
  • Geology technician
    Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists. They, under the supervision of geologists, collect materials, carry out research and study the samples c…

Optional for

  • Archaeologist
    Archaeologists research and study past civilisations and settlements through collecting and inspecting material remains. They analyse and draw conclusions on a wide array of matter…
  • Archaeology lecturer
    Archaeology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of …

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