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demining operations

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The regulations and procedures involved in the search for identification of land mines, and the procedures of removing and disarming the land mines.

demining operations — the regulations and procedures involved in the search for identification of land mines, and the procedures of removing and disarming the land mines. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a occupation-specific (rooted in one role family) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including bomb disposal technician.

Category: knowledge › mining and extraction SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: mine clearance work, demining activities, mine clearance processes, mine clearance operations, demining processes, mine clearance activities

Occupations that require demining operations

Showing top 1 of 1 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

bomb disposal technician · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is demining operations?

The regulations and procedures involved in the search for identification of land mines, and the procedures of removing and disarming the land mines.

What category of skill is demining operations?

ESCO classifies demining operations under the knowledge category, specifically in the mining and extraction subcategory.

Is demining operations an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.

Which jobs require demining operations?

In our catalogue, 1 occupations list demining operations as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include bomb disposal technician.

How transferable is demining operations between industries?

ESCO tags demining operations as a occupation-specific (rooted in one role family) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is demining operations the same as mine clearance work?

Yes — demining operations is also known as mine clearance work, demining activities, mine clearance processes, mine clearance operations, demining processes, mine clearance activities, or demining work. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn demining operations?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands demining operations and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.