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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

process metallurgist

Process metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys.

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Description

Process metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of metal ferrous metal processing precious metal processing materials engineering types of metal manufacturing processes metal and metal ore products metal forming technologies alloys of precious metals non-ferrous metal processing

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

precious metals design drawings chemical processes manufacturing of jewellery physics innovation processes chemical technologies in metal manufacture

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manipulate metal join metals prepare scientific reports address problems critically work in metal manufacture teams troubleshoot ensure public safety and security monitor manufacturing quality standards assess suitability of metal types for specific application ensure health and safety in manufacturing ensure compliance with environmental legislation make time-critical decisions

OPTIONALOptional competences

process incident reports for prevention separate metals from ores provide technical documentation liaise with quality assurance extract products from moulds develop new installations conduct metallurgical structural analysis design metal components install monitors for process control

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

37 total

21 essential · 16 optional

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

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