Description
Thoroughly understand the characteristics of soil in relation to analysing the deformations of fluids within soil that supports man-made structures.
Alternative labels
soil analysis
physical properties of soil
soil science
geotechnical engineering
physical characteristics of soil
soil physics
soil characteristics
soil behaviours
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Soil mechanics is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Soil scientist: Soil scientists research and study the scientific discipline concerning soil. They advise on how to improve soil quality to support nature, food production or human infrastructure using surveying techniques, irrigation techniques and erosion reduction measures. They make sure to conserve and restore land suffering from intense farming or human interaction.
Dredging supervisor: Dredging supervisors monitor dredging operations. They make sure the operation proceeds per regulations and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
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 soil properties. Soil surveying technicians operate surveying equipment and utilise programs to retrieve and interpret relevant data, and perform computations as required.
Optional knowledge
Soil mechanics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Dredge operator: Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.
References
- Soil mechanics – ESCO
