3117-Mining and Metallurgical Technicians

Job Title: 

Mining and Metallurgical Technicians

Job Description: 

Mining and metallurgical technicians perform technical tasks to assist in research and experiments related to metallurgy, in improving methods of extracting solid minerals, oil and gas, and in the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of mines and mine installations, of systems for transporting and storing oil and natural gas, and for extraction of metals from ores.

Tasks: 

Assisting scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

817 - Mining and Mineral Engineering
816 - Metallurgical Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

311701 - Mining Technician
Description : Tests new and existing engineering technologies relating to the location and extraction of minerals from the earth and oversees the safety of mining operations and supervises miners.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Marine Mining Technician, Mine Analyst, Mine Planner, Mine Planning Technician, Mine Ventilation Technician, Section Mine Planner

311702 - Metallurgical or Materials Technician
Description : Tests materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of metallurgists and materials engineers.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Dye Penetrant Testing Technician, Heat Treatment Technician, Industrial Radiographer, Magnetic Testing Technician, Metallurgy Laboratory Technician, Mineral Analyst / Spectroscopist, Mineral Spectroscopist, Non Destructive Testing Technician, Pressure Testing Technician, Ultrasound Technician

311704 - Geophysical Technician
Description : Assists scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Earth Science Laboratory Technician, Earth Science Technical Officer, Geochemical Laboratory Technician, Geological Laboratory Technician, Geological Technical Officer, Geological Technician, Geoscience Laboratory Technician, Geotechnician, Mineral Resource Technician, Ore Reserve Technician, Remote Sensing Technicians, Soil Mechanic Technician, Soil Science Technical Officer

311705 - Mine Ventilation Observer
Description : Provides technical expertise with regard to ventilation and occupational hygiene issues.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Mine Ventilation Officer

311706 - Rock Engineering Technician
Description : Designs regional mine support, infrastructure placement, extraction sequences, configurations and local mine support to ensure safe and optimal extraction of ore reserves.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Rock Engineering Officer

311707 - Strata Control Officer
Description : Assists with the management and monitoring of mining support designs.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa