excavation techniques
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
Surface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pumping, dust suppression and the transport of materials including sand, stone and clay to the point of production.
Competences and skills
14 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesimpact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesoperate hydraulic pumps
Operate hydraulic pumping systems.
operate mining tools
Operate and maintain a wide range of hand-held and powered mining tools and equipment.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaddress problems critically
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
drive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
geology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Optional skills and competences 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceoperate front loader
Operate a front loader, a vehicle equipped with a bucket used in mining for performing a wide range of small, quick operations where employing more specialised equipment would not be efficient.
Cross-sector
1 competencereact to events in time-critical environments
Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.