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Waste treatment engineer

Occupation

Description

Waste treatment engineers design processes, facilities and equipment used in the collection, treatment, and distribution of waste. They research environmental standards and policies in order to optimise waste treatment procedures and ensure minimal strain on the environment by analysing and classifying the processed waste.

International Standard Classification of Occupations

2 · Professionals21 · Science and engineering professionals214 · Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)2143 · Environmental engineers

European Skills, Competences and Occupations classification - ESCO

2143.1.4 · Waste treatment engineer

Skills and Competences

Knowledge

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE