pollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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Air pollution analysts conduct field and lab tests to examine the pollution of air in different areas. They also identify sources of pollution.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesurban pollution implications
Collection of pollutants created by cities and its effects on air, water and ground the entire environment.
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Cross-sector
4 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.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
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emission standards
The legal limitations of the amount of pollutants that can be emitted into the environment. The EU legislative framework regulating emission standards for driving vehicles.
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pollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
green
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescollect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
measure pollution
Conduct pollution measurements to determine whether the prescribed pollutant limits are respected. Check firing systems and exhaust paths of gas water heaters, air heaters, and similar equipment.
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perform environmental investigations
Perform environmental investigations as required, checking regulatory proceedings, possible legal actions or other types of complaint.
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test samples for pollutants
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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Cross-sector
7 competencesapply scientific methods
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
manage air quality
Monitoring, audit and management of air quality, including remedial measures.
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report on environmental issues
Compile environmental reports and communicate on issues. Inform the public or any interested parties in a given context on relevant recent developments in the environment, forecasts on the future of the environment, and any problems and possible solutions.
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troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
work with chemicals
Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.
write production reports
Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceimpact of meteorological phenomena on mining operations
Local meteorological conditions and their impact on mining operations, including measurements.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescollect geological data
Participate in the collection of geological data such as core logging, geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveying, digital data capture, etc.
conduct 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
6 competencesaddress public health issues
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
advise on carbon emissions reduction
Give companies advice on reducing industry carbon emissions, identify incentives, and keep them to date with carbon emissions regulations and policies, as well as with innovative reduction methods.
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advise on chemical use reduction
Provide advice to reduce the use of chemicals such as pesticides, the emissions of various chemical substances to limit their impact on the environment, as well as shorten their risk for people. Keep up to date with regulations and policies in the field.
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assess environmental impact
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
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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.
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital