ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
Process metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys.
Competences and skills
37 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesmetal and metal ore products
The offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
non-ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
- Scope note
- Excludes precious metals.
precious metal processing
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
types of metal manufacturing processes
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
Cross-sector
4 competencesalloys of precious metals
Types of material that consist of two or more metals or non-metals.
materials engineering
The study of existing materials and substances properties to produce new materials or enhance several existing properties such as chemical or physical ones. It involves knowledge on the structure, on the performance of diverse materials and on the transferability of the new or improved materials to different industries.
metal forming technologies
The variety of technologies and techniques, such as forging, pressing, stamping, rolling and others, used for the forming processes of metal product manufacturing.
types of metal
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
join metals
Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.
work in metal manufacture teams
Ability to work confidently within a metal manufacturing group with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.
Cross-sector
9 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.
assess suitability of metal types for specific application
Assess the physical nature and structural composition of various metals and alloys, and analyse how the materials behave in different circumstances.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
green
ensure health and safety in manufacturing
Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
monitor manufacturing quality standards
Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competenceschemical processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
chemical technologies in metal manufacture
The chemical procedures and technologies used in basic metal production.
innovation processes
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
manufacturing of jewellery
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.
Cross-sector
3 competencesdesign drawings
The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
precious metals
Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesconduct metallurgical structural analysis
Perform detailed analysis related to researching and testing new metal products.
design metal components
Design metal components in response to a need. Provide support by writing documents, manuals, metallurgical investigations, and reports in support of customer liaison.
develop new installations
Design and develop new facilities and installations, conduct feasibility studies.
separate metals from ores
Apply various chemical and physical methods to separate minerals from their ores such as magnetic, electric or chemical methods
Cross-sector
5 competencesextract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
install monitors for process control
Plan and deploy a system of monitors for controlling specific processes in an organisation or a system.
digital
liaise with quality assurance
Work closely with the relevant quality assurance or grading party involved.
process incident reports for prevention
Verify incident information, complete reporting requirements and report to management and relevant site personnel, in order to enable follow-up and future prevention.
provide technical documentation
Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.