Geology technician

Code 3111.4

Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists. Under the supervision of geologists, they collect materials, carry out research and study the samples collected from the Earth. Geology technicians assist in determining the value of the land for oil or gas exploration. They perform various technical activities, including collecting samples during geochemical surveys, working on drill sites, and participating in geophysical surveys and geological studies.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • cartography
  • geological time scale
  • statistics
  • scientific research methodology

Skills and competences

  • test raw minerals
  • perform sample testing
  • apply scientific methods
  • apply safety procedures in laboratory
  • prepare scientific reports
  • prepare samples for testing
  • assist scientific research
  • conduct field work
  • collect samples
  • collect samples for analysis
  • collect geological data
  • write production reports
  • record test data
  • work ergonomically

Transversal competences

  • apply statistical analysis techniques
  • execute analytical mathematical calculations
  • operate scientific measuring equipment
  • mathematics

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences