Unit group 3121

PSOC Unit group 3121 — Mining supervisors

Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries. Their tasks include: a) directly supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries; b) establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity; c) working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities; d) providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations; e) determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry. Examples of occupations classified here: Mine deputy, Mine supervisor, Mine under-manager, Quarry supervisor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Mine manager - 1322, Mine safety inspector - 3117, Miner - 8111, Quarrier - 8111

Level Unit group
Code 3121
Children 0
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries. Their tasks include: a) directly supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries; b) establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity; c) working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities; d) providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations; e) determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry. Examples of occupations classified here: Mine deputy, Mine supervisor, Mine under-manager, Quarry supervisor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Mine manager - 1322, Mine safety inspector - 3117, Miner - 8111, Quarrier - 8111

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors grouping.

FAQ

What does PSOC 3121 cover?

Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries. Their tasks include: a) directly supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries; b) establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity; c) working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities; d) providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations; e) determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry. Examples of occupations classified here: Mine deputy, Mine supervisor, Mine under-manager, Quarry supervisor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Mine manager - 1322, Mine safety inspector - 3117, Miner - 8111, Quarrier - 8111

Where is PSOC 3121 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors.

How do I choose PSOC 3121 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors grouping.