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environmental geologist

Environmental geologists study how mineral operations may impact the composition and physical characteristics of the earth and its resources.

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Description

Environmental geologists study how mineral operations may impact the composition and physical characteristics of the earth and its resources. They provide advice on issues such as land reclamation and environmental pollution.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

environmental legislation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hydrology biology geography archaeology chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software manage environmental impact conduct erosion control conduct sediment control communicate on the environmental impact of mining address problems critically develop site remediation strategies study groundwater conduct environmental site assessments examine geochemical samples advise on mining environmental issues

OPTIONALOptional competences

negotiate land access communicate on minerals issues

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

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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

environmental geologist

Environmental geologists study how mineral operations may impact the composition and physical characteristics of the earth and its resources.

View on Official Portal ↗

Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

environmental legislation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hydrology biology geography archaeology chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

OPTIONALOptional competences

negotiate land access communicate on minerals issues

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