As an Environmental Technician, you will need to master following:

• advise on soil and water protection
• analyse environmental data
• analyse experimental laboratory data
• test samples for pollutants

More generally, an environmental technician is also versed in:

• advise on environmental remediation
• advise on environmental risk management systems
• assess environmental impact
• chemistry
• collect samples for analysis
• conduct environmental site assessments
• document analysis results
• environmental legislation
• laboratory techniques
• metrology
• perform laboratory tests
• report on environmental issues

It also helps to know the following:

• biological chemistry
• implement environmental action plans
• investigate pollution
• microbiology-bacteriology
• perform environmental remediation
• pollution legislation
• radioactive contamination
• remove contaminated materials
• report pollution incidents
• advise on pollution prevention
• apply statistical analysis techniques
• assess contamination
• avoid contamination
• communicate with external laboratories
• contamination exposure regulations
• develop environmental remediation strategies
• develop scientific research protocols
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• investigate contamination
• monitor legislation developments
• pollution prevention
• promote environmental awareness
• secure working area
• wear appropriate protective gear