environmental technician

Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or other materials and perform tests to analyse the pollution level and identify its source.

Alternative Labels

environmental conservation technician

environmental protection technician

groundwater protection technician

pollution control technician

pollution prevention technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- groundwater monitoring technician

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on environmental remediation advise on environmental risk management systems advise on soil and water protection analyse environmental data analyse experimental laboratory data assess environmental impact collect samples for analysis conduct environmental site assessments document analysis results perform laboratory tests report on environmental issues test samples for pollutants

Essential Knowledge

chemistry environmental legislation laboratory techniques metrology

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on pollution prevention apply statistical analysis techniques assess contamination avoid contamination communicate with external laboratories develop environmental remediation strategies develop scientific research protocols ensure compliance with environmental legislation implement environmental action plans investigate contamination investigate pollution monitor legislation developments perform environmental remediation promote environmental awareness remove contaminated materials report pollution incidents secure working area wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

biological chemistry contamination exposure regulations microbiology-bacteriology pollution legislation pollution prevention radioactive contamination

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e8461d2e-3d75-477c-93a2-ea8d342bb55b

Status

released

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