A
geologist technician carries out field work to study the geology (hydrogeology)
of the site using various methods, provides a set of rock samples, core samples
and all other types of samples, measures and describes the objects to be
monitored, for recording instrument readings, maintaining geological
documentation and processing it. He performs graphic schemes, sections, plans,
diagrams. His functions include studying the physicochemical properties of
rocks, isolating minerals, and determining their content in rocks.
Professionally important employee qualities
Psychophysiological parameters
Good physical
preparation and endurance, emotional and psychological stability, a large
amount of long-term memory, developed random access memory, high level of
concentration, distribution and switching of attention, developed imagination.
Personal qualities
Responsibility and
accuracy, observation and fidelity, the ability to work hard, perseverance and
determination, consistency and methodology, the ability to make decisions
independently, independence (having one’s own opinion).
Intellectual qualities
Logical thinking,
flexible and dynamic thinking, analytical abilities.
Knowledge, skills
The geologist technician
must have in-depth knowledge of the technology for conducting geodetic and
surveying work (methods of measurement, calculation, building maps, plans),
construction technology, the principles of operation and commissioning of
geodetic instruments; normative documents on construction and geodetic works.
He needs competencies in performing measurements with the help of geodetic
instruments and instrumentation, performing geodetic calculations,
"reading" and constructing graphic images of the terrain, making a
callout in kind of the objects under construction, and monitoring the conduct
of construction work.
Skill level
Working conditions
The geological technician performs work in the office, spends most of his time in surveys, in the field, from spring to late fall.
Medical contraindications
Respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, kidney and urinary tract diseases (for example, urolithiasis), diseases of the musculoskeletal system (severe spinal osteochondrosis, polyarthritis), impaired stereoscopic vision and color differentiation
Training requirements
The profession of
geologist technician can be obtained by studying at a college with the
specialty 0701000 - Geological survey, search and exploration of mineral
deposits (by type) with the qualification 0701073 – Geologist
UNT (unified national test) entrance exams
The major subjects on
the UNT-none
Occupied segment of the labor market
Position range
Geologist, technician senior technician-geologist, head of the site, head of the exploration expedition.
The possibility of entrepreneurial and individual labor activity
By the specifics of the profession, a specialist can participate in entrepreneurial activity in the structure of a private enterprise, and cannot engage in individual labor activity.
Demand for the profession in the labor market
The
profession of geologist has again become demanded and prestigious in
Kazakhstan. The second five-year plan for the development of the mineral
resource complex of Kazakhstan has begun in the republic, officials are
attracting investors, and, according to rough estimates, currently there are 9
trillion in the bowels. dollars. Only qualified personnel are lacking.
Geological technicians are urgently needed in exploration organizations, mining
enterprises.
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