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geotechnician

Geotechnicians collect and process rock and soil samples for geomechanical testing.

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DESCRIPTION

Geotechnicians collect and process rock and soil samples for geomechanical testing. They also describe the quality of rock mass, including structure, discontinuities, colour and weathering. Mine geotechnicians may measure the size of underground openings. They report the collected information to geologists and engineers as required.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
health and safety hazards underground

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
test raw minerals
install rock movement monitoring devices
collect samples
OPTIONALOptional competences
negotiate land access
plan geotechnical investigations in the field

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Skills overview

17total
9 essential
8 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 9 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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