environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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Desalination technicians operate, monitor and maintain desalination plant equipment. They ensure compliance with legal regulations and safety and health requirements.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth and safety in the workplace
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescollect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
maintain desalination control system
Maintain a system to obtain potable water from saline water.
maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
manage desalination control system
Manage a system for the removal of salt in order to obtain potable water.
perform water treatment procedures
Perform operations such as filtering, sterilising, and dechlorinating in order to purify water for consumption and food production using different procedures and technologies such as micro-filtration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, carbon filtration, or ultraviolet (UV) light.
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Cross-sector
6 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
perform water testing procedures
Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.
present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencebiofilter systems
The techniques used to control pollution via biofiltration processes.
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Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceconduct inter-shift communication
Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.
Cross-sector
2 competencesperform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.