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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.2 - documenting and recording information S2.2.7 - reporting incidents and defects Report pollution incidents
Description
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 27 occupations
- Total: 29 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Environmental expertAn environmental expert is a highly knowledgeable professional specializing in various aspects of environmental science, policy, and management. This role involves addressing envir…
- Agricultural scientistAn agricultural scientist, also known as an agriscientist or agricultural researcher, is a professional dedicated to advancing agricultural knowledge and practices. These scientist…
Optional for
- Water-based aquaculture technicianWater-based aquaculture technicians coordinate and supervise activities on fattening aquaculture organisms in suspended systems (floating or submerged structures). They participate…
- Water quality analystA Water Quality Analyst is a scientific professional who monitors, tests, and evaluates the chemical, physical, and biological properties of water to ensure it meets environmental …
- Farm managerFarm managers plan and organise the daily operations, resourcing and business management of animal producing farms. Duties The duties of a farm manager include, but are not limited…
- Recycling workerRecycling workers clean materials and remove waste, and ensure the waste and collected materials are sorted in the appropriate recycling containers. They also dismantle vehicles an…
- Rescue centre managerRescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
- Forestry equipment operatorForestry equipment operators carry out operations with specialised equipment in the forest to maintain, harvest, extract and forward wood for the manufacturing of consumer goods an…
- Forest workerForest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees…
- Groundwater monitoring technicianGroundwater monitoring technician monitor the environment, gathering data in the form of samples and performing tests in a laboratory or field, to investigate potential sources of …
- Aquatic animal health professionalAquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases, injuries, and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They superv…
- Septic tank servicerSeptic tank servicers clean and maintain septic systems. They repair damages and faults, and ensure the tanks are cleaned and maintained, operating cleaning and maintenance machine…
- Sewerage systems managerSewerage systems managers coordinate and plan pipe and sewer systems, and supervise sewerage construction and maintenance operations. They supervise wastewater treatment plants and…
- Groundsman/groundswomanGroundsmen/groundswomen provide landscape and lawn services and maintain grounds for private households, commercial and public facilities, schools, hotels, botanical gardens, golf …
- Environmental policy officerEnvironmental policy officers research, analyse, develop and implement policies related to the environment. They give expert advice to entities such as commercial organisations, go…
- Coastguard watch officerCoastguard watch officers patrol and survey coast and sea regions to prevent accidents, as well as perform search and rescue missions in the event of an emergency. They react …
- Aquaculture husbandry workerAquaculture husbandry workers are active in the production of aquatic organisms in land-based on-growing processes. They assist in the process of raising organisms through all sta…
- Hazardous waste technicianHazardous waste technicians dispose of materials that have been in contact with or are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic or a combination of the aforementioned hazardous traits…
- Hazardous waste inspectorHazardous waste inspectors inspect industrial sites to ensure they adhere to waste disposal legislation and inspect their equipment to see if it is operational and functions accord…
- Refuse collectorRefuse collectors remove waste from homes and other facilities and put it in the bin lorry so it can be transported to a treatment and disposal facility. They assist…
- Environmental technicianEnvironmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
- Emergency response workerEmergency response workers work in missions to aid in emergency and disaster situations, such as natural disasters or oil spills. They clean up the debris or waste caused by…
- ForesterForesters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation. Other titles The …
- Forest rangerForest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands. Duties The duties of a forest ranger incl…
- Forestry machinery technicianForestry machinery technicians maintain and transport forestry machinery. As part of the maintenance of forestry machinery, they make use of specialised software and data reco…
- Aquaculture quality supervisorAquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms' production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analy…
- Forestry adviserA forestry adviser is a professional who provides expertise and guidance in the management and conservation of forest resources. This role involves working with government agencies…
- Forestry technicianForestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry a…
- Sorter labourerSorter labourers sort recyclable materials and waste from a recycling stream, and ensure no unsuitable materials wind up among the recyclable materials. They inspect the materials …
Related skills
- Incidents and accidents recording
- Pollution prevention
- Pollution legislation
- Environmental legislation
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- Report on environmental issues
- Monitor water quality
- Promote environmental awareness
- Use personal protection equipment
- Train employees
- Environmental policy
- Analyse environmental data
- Advise on pollution prevention
Last updated on February 19, 2026
