geology technician
ISCO: 3111. Skills: 58. Essential: 23.
Essential skills
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- apply scientific methods
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- assist scientific research
- cartography
- collect geological data
- collect samples
- collect samples for analysis
- conduct field work
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geological time scale
- mathematics
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- percolation
- perform sample testing
- prepare samples for testing
- prepare scientific reports
- record test data
- scientific research methodology
- statistics
- test raw minerals
- work ergonomically
- write production reports
Supporting skills
- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- apply digital mapping
- archive scientific documentation
- assess environmental impact
- assist with geophysical surveys
- collect data using GPS
- conduct soil sample tests
- create GIS reports
- create thematic maps
- develop geological databases
- environmental legislation
- geochemistry
- geodesy
- geographic information systems
- geology
- geophysics
- interpret geophysical data
- investigate soil stability
- liaise with geology professionals
- maintain cores
- monitor geotechnical structures
- negotiate land access
- perform laboratory tests
- physics
- plan geotechnical investigations in the field
- prepare geological map sections
- prepare surveying report
- process data
- provide information on geological characteristics
- provide technical expertise
- study aerial photos
- train employees
- troubleshoot
- use geographic information systems
- use spreadsheets software