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soil-surveying-technician Occupational skill for the role 'soil surveying technician' (also: geologist, mineral technician, geological technician, soil technician, soil scientist, land survey technician). Use when the user asks for typical soil surveying technician work such as: Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.; Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.; Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.

Soil Surveying Technician

Soil surveying technicians analyse soil by carrying out technical surveying tasks, using soil surveying techniques. They focus on the process of classifying soil types and other soil properties. Soil surveying technicians operate surveying equipment and utilise programs to retrieve and interpret relevant data, and perform computations as required.

Core workflow

  1. Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
  2. Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  3. Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  4. Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
  5. Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
  6. Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
  7. Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
  8. Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust surveying equipment
  • apply safety procedures in laboratory
  • collect samples
  • collect samples for analysis
  • conduct field work
  • conduct soil sample tests
  • ecology
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • environmental legislation
  • gather experimental data
  • geology
  • laboratory techniques
  • operate surveying instruments
  • perform laboratory tests
  • prepare surveying report

Hot technologies

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • SAP software
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/84cb6e91-ce11-409e-9306-23c9698631af), ONET 30.3 (19-4043.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*