Mineral Assay Technician

Manufacturing & Production

Areas Of Interest: Laboratory Operations

Certificate Level: Certificate IV

Certificate Name: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Certificate Description: A Mineral Assay Technician who works in a mineral preparation plant will be responsible for receiving and logging incoming ore samples. You will operate the handling equipment that moves samples to treatment points and will conduct routine chemical and physical tests to ascertain the purity and other attributes of mined metals.

Code: MSL40118

Work Type: Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Process and interpret data
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
Receive and prepare samples for testing
Use laboratory application software
Maintain and control stocks
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
Prepare mineral samples for analysis
Perform physical and mechanical tests
Prepare, standardise and use solutions
Perform chemical tests and procedures
Operate an automated mineral analysis system
Apply routine spectrometric techniques
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

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