Soil Surveying Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Soil Surveying Technician Do?
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.
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Ecology
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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Skills You Need to Become a Soil Surveying Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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EssentialGeology knowledge
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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EssentialSoil Mechanics knowledge
Thoroughly understand the characteristics of soil in relation to analysing the deformations of fluids within soil that supports man-made structures.
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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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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EssentialSoil Structure knowledge
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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EssentialSoil Science knowledge
The field of science that studies soil as a natural resource, its characteristics, formation, and classification. It also examines the physical, biological, and chemical potential of soil.
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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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EssentialCollect Samples For Analysis skill
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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EssentialConduct Field Work skill
Conduct field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Safety Legislation skill
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
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EssentialGather Experimental Data skill
Collect data resulting from the application of scientific methods such as test methods, experimental design or measurements.
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EssentialOperate Surveying Instruments skill
Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.
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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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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialAdjust Surveying Equipment skill
Ensure accuracy of measurement by adjusting surveying equipment.
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EssentialConduct Soil Sample Tests skill
Analyse and test soil samples; determine gas chromatography and gather relevant isotope and carbon information; determine viscosity.
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EssentialPrepare Surveying Report skill
Write a survey report containing information on property boundaries, the height and depth of the terrain, etc..
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalEngineering Principles knowledge
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
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OptionalAgronomy knowledge
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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OptionalPollution Prevention knowledge
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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OptionalSurveying knowledge
The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.
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OptionalSurveying Methods knowledge
Have an understanding of surveying methods, remote sensing methods and equipment.
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OptionalCartography knowledge
The study of interpreting the elements depicted in maps, the measures and technical specifications.
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OptionalBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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OptionalCivil Engineering knowledge
The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.
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OptionalEngineering Processes knowledge
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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OptionalGeography knowledge
The scientific discipline that studies the land, phenomena, characteristics and inhabitants of Earth. This field seeks to understand the natural and man-made complexities of Earth.
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OptionalMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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OptionalTopography knowledge
Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map indicating their relative positions and elevations.
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OptionalConduct Land Surveys skill
Conduct surveys to determine the location and features of natural and man-made structures, on surface level as well as underground and underwater. Operate electronic distance-measuring equipment and digital measuring instruments.
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OptionalPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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OptionalRecord Survey Measurements skill
Gather and process descriptive data by using documents such as sketches, drawings and notes.
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OptionalAdvise On Nature Conservation skill
Provide information and suggested actions relating to the conservation of nature.
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