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metallurgist

Metallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium.

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DESCRIPTION

Metallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium. They work to mold or combine both pure and mixed metals (alloys) into new shapes and properties. Metallurgists handle the extraction of metal ores and develop their use in metal processing techniques. They may work in both manufacturing or do scientific research about the performance of metals.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
precious metals
types of metal
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
design drawings

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
manipulate metal
OPTIONALOptional competences
conduct chemical testing on basic metals
cast metal

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

37 SHARED SKILLS

chemical metallurgist

Chemical metallurgists are involved in the extraction of useable metals from ores and recycleable material. They study the properties of metal, such a…

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37 SHARED SKILLS

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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17 SHARED SKILLS

metallurgical technician

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

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Skills overview

50total
17 essential
33 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 17 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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