Hard Skills
IntermediateRepresentative Ore SamplingTechniques used to collect portions of mineral material that accurately reflect the chemical and physical characteristics of the bulk composition.
BasicSample Preparation Equipment OperationThe ability to safely operate crushers, pulverizers, and riffle splitters to prepare mineral samples for chemical analysis.
IntermediateMoisture DeterminationStandardized methods for calculating the water content in ore samples using drying ovens and precision analytical balances.
IntermediateHazardous Material AwarenessKnowledge of the chemical and physical hazards associated with specific mineral dusts, heavy metals, and processing reagents.
BasicTechnical Documentation and TraceabilityMaintaining precise records of sample chain of custody, identification tags, weights, and collection timestamps.
IntermediateSieve AnalysisThe procedure for assessing the particle size distribution of mineral products using standardized mesh screens.