§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

groundwater monitoring technician

Groundwater 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 pollution.

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Description

Groundwater 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 pollution. They also perform maintenance tasks on the monitoring equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

laboratory techniques water chemistry analysis chemistry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

environmental legislation pollution prevention microbiology-bacteriology fresh water ecosystems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor water quality measure water quality parameters prepare chemical samples collect samples test chemical samples study groundwater perform laboratory tests perform water testing procedures collect samples for analysis perform water chemistry analysis interpret scientific data to assess water quality perform water analysis test samples for pollutants record test data use personal protection equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop environmental remediation strategies advise on environmental remediation calibrate laboratory equipment operate water purifying equipment investigate contamination treat contaminated water assess contamination use water disinfection equipment report test findings advise on pollution prevention report on environmental issues investigate pollution maintain test equipment ensure compliance with environmental legislation report pollution incidents assess groundwater environmental impact analyse environmental data promote environmental awareness advise on soil and water protection

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)