Compare Chemical Technicians & Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Medium
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

8 related certifications

Certification for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

3 related certifications

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