3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
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 include - (a) providing technical assistance to aid in research on and development of processes to determine the properties of metals and new alloys; (b) providing technical assistance in geological and topographical surveys and in the design and layout of oil, natural gas and mineral ore extraction and transportation systems, and processing and refining plants for minerals and metals; (c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for mineral, oil and natural gas exploration, extraction, processing and transport projects; (d) monitoring technical, regulatory and safety aspects of the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mineral ore, oil and natural gas exploration, extraction, transport and storage installations and mineral processing plants; (e) helping plan and design mines, mine shafts, tunnels and underground first-aid facilities; (f) collecting and preparing rock, mineral and metal samples, performing laboratory tests to determine properties, analysing and reporting test results and maintaining testing equipment; (g) using microscopes, electromagnetic irradiation machines, spectrometers, spectrographs, densitometers and tension testing machines; (h) 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. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Metallurgical technician - Mines inspector - Mining engineering technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Geology technician - 3111 - Miner - 8111 - Mining plant operator - 8111 - Quarrier - 8111.
Where 3117 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- >>31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals
- >>>311 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians
- >>>>3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
- >>>>3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
3117 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 06351e17-67c4-44bc-adf7-64b73f92c3b5broadmetallurgical technician
- 9ce12690-c3bf-4135-b7a5-b666bb8c68f5broadmine surveying technician
- e9665bdf-2989-4dc5-9aa9-7b791e489779broadgeotechnician
- f83f19ca-b816-484a-b8be-92b7785121eabroadmine safety officer
- fad4abdf-fe1b-4751-8253-aef40b49afe0broaddesalination technician
Other ISCO-08 codes under 3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
- 3111Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
- 3112Civil Engineering Technicians
- 3113Electrical Engineering Technicians
- 3114Electronics Engineering Technicians
- 3115Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 3116Chemical Engineering Technicians
- 3118Draughtspersons
- 3119Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 3117?
- ISCO-08 3117 is "Mining and Metallurgical Technicians". 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 include - (a) providing technical assistance to aid in research on and development of processes to determine the properties of metals and new alloys; (b) providing technical assistance in geological and topographical surveys and in the design and layout of oil, natural gas and mineral ore extraction and transportation systems, and processing and refining plants for minerals and metals; (c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for mineral, oil and natural gas exploration, extraction, processing and transport projects; (d) monitoring technical, regulatory and safety aspects of the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mineral ore, oil and natural gas exploration, extraction, transport and storage installations and mineral processing plants; (e) helping plan and design mines, mine shafts, tunnels and underground first-aid facilities; (f) collecting and preparing rock, mineral and metal samples, performing laboratory tests to determine properties, analysing and reporting test results and maintaining testing equipment; (g) using microscopes, electromagnetic irradiation machines, spectrometers, spectrographs, densitometers and tension testing machines; (h) 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. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Metallurgical technician - Mines inspector - Mining engineering technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Geology technician - 3111 - Miner - 8111 - Mining plant operator - 8111 - Quarrier - 8111.
- How does ISCO-08 3117 map to other classification systems?
- 3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (06351e17-67c4-44bc-adf7-64b73f92c3b5, 9ce12690-c3bf-4135-b7a5-b666bb8c68f5, e9665bdf-2989-4dc5-9aa9-7b791e489779, +2 more); SOC 2018 (17-3029). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 3117?
- 3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians sits under 3117 Mining and Metallurgical Technicians in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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