§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

metallurgical technician

Metallurgical technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas.

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Description

Metallurgical technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. They also assist in improving the methods of extraction.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

precious metals types of metal ferrous metal processing precious metal processing corrosion types alloys of precious metals metal drawing processes non-ferrous metal processing

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mine safety legislation chemical processes innovation processes chemical technologies in metal manufacture metal and metal ore products excavation techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

test raw minerals conduct field work collect samples interpret extraction data analyse experimental laboratory data perform sample testing apply safety procedures in laboratory record test data maintain laboratory equipment analyse test data

OPTIONALOptional competences

separate metals from ores manipulate metal develop alternative mining methods report analysis results determine characteristics of mineral deposits conduct metallurgical structural analysis advise on construction materials ensure compliance with environmental legislation test construction material samples

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