What would you do as a Geological technician?
Geological technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and work well in a team
Tasks
- collect and record geological samples and data
- research rocks, soil, and geological processes
- use laboratory and field equipment
- analyse geological samples and data
- create maps
- lead project activities
- supervise other science workers
- support scientists and engineers
How can you become a Geological technician?
You usually need a qualification to become a geological technician and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics and geochemistry or similar area
- a Master of Engineering Geology
- experience in similar work
If you're in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
