As a Geologist, you will need to master following:

• apply safety procedures in laboratory
• carry out geological explorations
• cartography
• collect geological data
• conduct soil sample tests
• manage intellectual property rights
• operate open source software

More generally, a geologist is also versed in:

• apply for research funding
• apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
• apply scientific methods
• apply statistical analysis techniques
• calibrate laboratory equipment
• communicate with a non-scientific audience
• conduct research across disciplines
• demonstrate disciplinary expertise
• develop professional network with researchers and scientists
• disseminate results to the scientific community
• draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
• evaluate research activities
• execute analytical mathematical calculations
• geological time scale
• geology
• increase the impact of science on policy and society
• interact professionally in research and professional environments
• manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
• manage open publications
• manage personal professional development
• manage research data
• mathematics
• mentor individuals
• operate scientific measuring equipment
• perform laboratory tests
• perform project management
• perform scientific research
• promote inclusion in research
• promote open innovation in research
• promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
• promote the transfer of knowledge
• publish academic research
• record test data
• scientific modelling
• scientific research methodology
• speak different languages
• statistics
• synthesise information
• think abstractly
• think analytically
• write scientific publications

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on geology for mineral extraction
• conduct land surveys
• conduct sediment control
• develop geological databases
• develop scientific theories
• examine geochemical samples
• geochronology
• geographic information systems
• geological mapping
• impact of geological factors on mining operations
• interpret geophysical data
• logging
• petrology
• prepare geological map sections
• provide information on geological characteristics
• sedimentology
• solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools
• use geographic information systems
• advise on building matters
• apply blended learning
• apply digital mapping
• assess environmental impact
• collect samples for analysis
• conduct field work
• design scientific equipment
• develop scientific research protocols
• environmental legislation
• geochemistry
• geophysics
• investigate soil stability
• prepare surveying report
• process data
• provide technical expertise
• soil science
• study aerial photos
• teach in academic or vocational contexts
• write research proposals