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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

surface miner

Surface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pumping, dust suppression and the transport of materials including sand, stone and clay to the point of production.

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Description

Surface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pumping, dust suppression and the transport of materials including sand, stone and clay to the point of production.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
impact of geological factors on mining operationsexcavation techniques
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electricitymechanicsgeology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
drive vehiclesoperate mining toolsaddress problems criticallywork ergonomicallytroubleshootoperate hydraulic pumpsperform minor repairs to equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
operate front loaderreact to events in time-critical environments

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

14 total
9 essential · 5 optional

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

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