Soil mechanics

Description

Thoroughly understand the characteristics of soil in relation to analysing the deformations of fluids within soil that supports man-made structures.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 3 occupations
  • Optional in 0 occupations
  • Total: 3 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Soil scientist
    A Soil Scientist studies the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil to understand how it supports plant growth, affects ecosystems, and interacts with the environmen…
  • Dredging supervisor
    A dredging supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing dredging operations, which involve the removal of sediment and debris from bodies of water to improv…
  • Soil surveying technician
    Soil surveying technicians analyse soil by carrying out technical surveying tasks, using soil surveying techniques. They focus on the process of classifying soil types and other so…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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