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Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support skills assessment

Exploration field teams gather data for geologists. This scorecard covers sampling, navigation, geophysics support, camp operations and safety.

  • 10 skills to score
  • 1–10 scale on every skill
  • 5 starting levels

The 10 Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support skills you can score

These are the default Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.

  1. Soil, Stream and Rock Chip Sampling

    Collects soil, stream and rock samples using consistent methods and records their locations.

  2. Navigation, GPS and Mapping

    Navigates in remote country using GPS and maps and records positions accurately.

  3. Geophysical Survey Support

    Supports geophysical surveys by laying lines, operating equipment and recording data.

  4. Core Cutting, Logging Support and Sample Dispatch

    Cuts core, assists with logging and prepares samples for dispatch to laboratories.

  5. 4WD Driving and Remote Travel

    Drives four-wheel-drive vehicles safely on rough tracks and manages remote travel risks.

  6. Camp Operations and Remote Living

    Contributes to a clean, safe and harmonious camp in a remote location.

  7. Cultural Heritage and Land Access Protocols

    Follows cultural heritage rules and land access agreements and respects traditional owners.

  8. First Aid and Remote Emergency Response

    Provides first aid and manages emergencies when medical help is hours away.

  9. Data Recording and Sample Tracking

    Records sample numbers and field data accurately so results can be traced.

  10. Physical Fitness and Teamwork

    Has the fitness for long field days and supports teammates in tough conditions.

Levels included with Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support

Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for drilling & exploration services, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.

  • Field Assistant
  • Field Technician
  • Senior Technician
  • Exploration Geologist
  • Project Manager

How Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support works in SkillScorer

Score

Each crew member in a rig is scored on the Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.

Compare

Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your rigs against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.

Track

Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support skills need attention. Reports also follow each driller's rig.

Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support scorecard: common questions

What skills does the Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support scorecard include?

SkillScorer's Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support scorecard covers 10 skills: Soil, Stream and Rock Chip Sampling, Navigation, GPS and Mapping, Geophysical Survey Support, Core Cutting, Logging Support and Sample Dispatch, 4WD Driving and Remote Travel, Camp Operations and Remote Living, Cultural Heritage and Land Access Protocols, First Aid and Remote Emergency Response, Data Recording and Sample Tracking and Physical Fitness and Teamwork. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.

How are crew members scored in Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support?

Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one rig and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.

Which levels come with Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support?

Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Field Assistant, Field Technician, Senior Technician, Exploration Geologist and Project Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.

Can I change the Exploration Field Operations & Geoscience Support skills and wording?

Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In drilling & exploration services the app talks about crew members, rigs and drillers, and you can change any of those words too.

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