234411 Geologist

234411 Geologist

Occupation Overview:

Geologist belongs to the occupation unit group of 2344 Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a geologist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Key Tasks:

Studies the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in fields such as mineral exploitation, civil engineering, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.

Specialisations:

• Marine Geologist
• Palaeontologist

Skills Assessment Authority:

VETASSESS is Australia’s leading vocational education and training assessment provider. It is the designated skills assessing authority for migration purposes for over 300 General Professional Occupations approved by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

UNIT GROUP 2344 Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include:

• conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers
• preparing and supervising the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
• conducting studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth’s crust and the minerals contained in it
• studying and dating fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications
• studying the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earth’s surface and sea beds
• carrying out exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
• conducting surveys of variations in the earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
• investigating the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth’s mantle and crust
• studying the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth’s crust
• performing laboratory and field studies, and aerial, ground and drill hole surveys

Occupations:

• 234411 Geologist
• 234412 Geophysicist
• 234413 Hydrogeologist

Australian Visa Options for 234411 Geologist

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

• General Skilled Migration program.
• Employer Sponsored Visa program.

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