Assayer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Assayer Do?
Assayers test and analyse precious metals such as silver and gold to determine the value and properties of components using chemical and physical techniques. They also seperate precious metals or other components from other materials.
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Precious Metals
Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Assayer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPrecious Metals knowledge
Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.
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EssentialMetal And Metal Ore Products knowledge
The offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialAnalytical Chemistry knowledge
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quanitfy matter - the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
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EssentialChemical Processes knowledge
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Precious Metals knowledge
Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.
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EssentialChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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EssentialGood Laboratory Practice knowledge
Regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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EssentialLaboratory Techniques knowledge
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
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EssentialStatistics knowledge
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …
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EssentialApply Safety Procedures In Laboratory skill
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
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EssentialHandle Chemicals skill
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
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EssentialPerform Laboratory Tests skill
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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EssentialTest Raw Minerals skill
Take samples of mineral materials for testing purposes. Execute various chemical and physical tests on the materials.
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EssentialUse Chemical Analysis Equipment skill
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
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EssentialIdentify Purpose Of Analysis skill
Identify the customer's needs and select the appropriate analysis methods that will fit a specific purpose, such as quality assurance, process development or improvement, production, and scientific research.
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EssentialMaintain Ore Processing Equipment skill
Maintain and clean equipment; remove rubbish and spillages.
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EssentialSeparate Metals From Ores skill
Apply various chemical and physical methods to separate minerals from their ores such as magnetic, electric or chemical methods
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalManufacturing Of Jewellery knowledge
The manufacturing of different type of jewellery such as rings or necklaces out of various metal types such as silver, gold, diamond and other precious stones.
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OptionalJewellery Processes knowledge
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
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OptionalGeology knowledge
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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OptionalPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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OptionalHeat Jewellery Metals skill
Heat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.
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OptionalLabel Samples skill
Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
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OptionalManage Chemical Testing Procedures skill
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
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OptionalPrepare Chemical Samples skill
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
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OptionalRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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OptionalReport Test Findings skill
Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, …
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OptionalSupervise Laboratory Operations skill
Supervise the staff working in a laboratory, as well as oversee that equipment is functional and maintained, and procedures occur in compliance with regulations and legislation.
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