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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

metrology technician

Metrology technicians apply their practical knowledge of metrology to calibrate measuring instruments, test equipment and analyse their performance.

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Description

Metrology technicians apply their practical knowledge of metrology to calibrate measuring instruments, test equipment and analyse their performance. They ensure that the evaluated equipment meets requirements for precision, performance and accuracy. They report about their work and advise on technical matters concerning measuring instruments.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardsinstrumentation engineeringmetrology
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
algebralaboratory techniquesbiologyphysicselectronicsgeometrymeteorology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test runoperate precision measuring equipmentoperate scientific measuring equipmentorder equipmentcontact scientistscreate solutions to problemscalibrate precision instrumenttroubleshootwrite calibration reportuse testing equipmentmaintain technical equipmentwrite technical reportsanalyse test dataread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
calibrate laboratory equipmentcalibrate electronic instrumentsperform scientific researchmaintain laboratory equipmentstudy the relationships between quantitiesinspect material

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

30 total
17 essential · 13 optional

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

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