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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing S2.8.8 - testing and analysing substances Test raw minerals
Description
Take samples of mineral materials for testing purposes. Execute various chemical and physical tests on the materials.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 5 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 11 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Metallurgical technicianMetallurgical technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. They also assist in improving the methods of…
- AssayerAssayers test and analyse precious metals such as silver and gold to determine the value and properties of components using chemical and physical techniques. They also seperate pre…
- MineralogistMineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. They analyse various minerals and use scientific equipment to determine their structure and …
- GeotechnicianGeotechnicians collect and process rock and soil samples for geomechanical testing. They also describe the quality of rock mass, including structure, discontinuities, colour and we…
- Geology technicianGeology 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
- Slate mixerSlate mixers operate and maintain slate mixing machines that mix multicolored slate granules used for asphalt-coated roofing felt surfacing. Other titles The following job titles a…
- 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…
- Mineral processing operatorMineral processing operators operate a variety of plants and equipment to convert raw materials into marketable products. They provide the appropriate information on the process to…
- Electrolytic cell makerElectrolytic cell makers create, finish and test concrete electrolytic cells using equipments, tools and concrete mixers. Other titles The following job titles also refer to electr…
- 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…
- Mining geotechnical engineerA Mining Geotechnical Engineer applies principles of geology, soil mechanics, and rock engineering to ensure the stability and safety of mining operations. They analyze ground cond…
