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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing S2.8.8 - testing and analysing substances Test samples for pollutants
Description
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 15 occupations
- Total: 21 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- 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 …
- Mud loggerA Mud Logger is a geologist or technician specializing in monitoring and analyzing drilling fluid, or "mud," during oil and gas exploration. They play a crucial role in the…
- 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 …
- Biochemical engineerA Biochemical Engineer is a highly specialized professional who combines principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering to design and develop processes for producing pharmaceuti…
- Solid waste operatorSolid waste operators operate and maintain solid waste treatment and distribution equipment, and test samples to monitor pollution. They assist in the collection and disposal of so…
- Air pollution analystAir pollution analysts conduct field and lab tests to examine the pollution of air in different areas. They also identify sources of pollution. Air pollution analysts measure, samp…
Optional for
- Water network operativeWater network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear bl…
- Liquid waste treatment plant operatorLiquid waste treatment technicians remove hazardous chemicals and pollutants from liquid waste, such as oil, to be safely used for new applications. They operate and maintain liqui…
- 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 …
- ToxicologistA Toxicologist is a scientist who studies the effects of chemicals, toxins, and other potentially harmful substances on living organisms. Their work is crucial in determining the s…
- HydrologistHydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water on Earth. They study water supply from rivers, streams, and springs to determine their ad…
- Sewerage network operativeSewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or othe…
- Water plant technicianWater plant technicians maintain and repair water treatment and supply equipment in a water plant. They ensure the provision of clean water by measuring the water quality, ensuring…
- 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…
- Industrial waste inspectorIndustrial waste inspectors conduct controls in companies to ensure they comply with waste and environmental regulations. They check the documentation related to waste management, …
- Decontamination workerDecontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil. They handle hazardous materials in compliance with safety reg…
- GeochemistGeochemists study the characteristics and chemical elements in minerals, rocks and soils, and how they interact with hydrological systems. They coordinate the collection of samples…
- 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…
- Wastewater treatment operatorWastewater treatment operators operate equipment used in a water or wastewater plant. They treat and clean drinking water before it is distributed to the consumer and process waste…
- Wastewater treatment technicianWastewater treatment technicians aid wastewater treatment operators in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and the purification procedure of wastewater …
- BioengineerBioengineers combine state of the art findings in the field of biology with engineering logics in order to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of society. They can……
Related skills
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- Perform laboratory tests
- Document analysis results
- Collect samples for analysis
- Collect samples
- Pollution prevention
- Laboratory techniques
- Use personal protection equipment
- Monitor water quality
- Report on environmental issues
- Measure water quality parameters
- Advise on soil and water protection
