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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

geology technician

Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists.

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Description

Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists. Under the supervision of geologists, they collect materials, carry out research and study the samples collected from the Earth. Geology technicians assist in determining the value of the land for oil or gas exploration. They perform various technical activities, including collecting samples during geochemical surveys, working on drill sites, and participating in geophysical surveys and geological studies.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
geological time scalestatisticscartographymathematicsscientific research methodologypercolation
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
geodesyphysicsenvironmental legislationgeographic information systemsgeochemistrygeophysicsgeology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
test raw mineralsconduct field workoperate scientific measuring equipmentassist scientific researchcollect samplescollect geological dataprepare scientific reportsexecute analytical mathematical calculationswork ergonomicallyapply statistical analysis techniquesapply scientific methodsperform sample testingapply safety procedures in laboratorycollect samples for analysiswrite production reportsrecord test dataprepare samples for testing
OPTIONALOptional competences
negotiate land accessliaise with geology professionalsplan geotechnical investigations in the fieldcreate GIS reportsdevelop geological databasescreate thematic mapsmaintain coresprocess dataprovide information on geological characteristicsapply digital mappingassess environmental impactconduct soil sample testsuse spreadsheets softwarearchive scientific documentationstudy aerial photosassist with geophysical surveysuse geographic information systemstrain employeesinvestigate soil stabilitytroubleshootinterpret geophysical dataprepare geological map sectionsprepare surveying reportperform laboratory testsmonitor geotechnical structuresprovide technical expertisecollect data using GPSadvise on geology for mineral extraction

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

58 total
23 essential · 35 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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