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Geotechnician

OccupationHabitat Occupation

Occupation highlighted by the HABITABLE project for its relevance to the HABITAT sector

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.

International Standard Classification of Occupations

3 · Technicians and associate professionals → 31 · Science and engineering associate professionals → 311 · Physical and engineering science technicians → 3117 · Mining and metallurgical technicians

European Skills, Competences and Occupations classification - ESCO

3117.2 · Geotechnician

Skills and Competences

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Knowledge

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Related training offers

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE