Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Tests air, water and soil for pollution and helps clean it up.
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Environmental technicians collect samples of water, soil and air, run tests in the field and the lab, and keep careful records. Some inspect businesses for health and pollution rules; environmental engineering technicians help engineers set up and run cleanup and treatment systems. They work for consulting firms, labs, government agencies and factories, often outdoors in all weather.
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High school courses that build toward it
- Environmental Science · Science
Builds biology, which this job uses.
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Business Law · Career and Technical
Builds law and government, which this job uses.
- Physical Education · Health and PE
Builds working with customers and clients, which this job uses.
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