Compare Chemical Technicians & Chemical Plant and System Operators District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Medium

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

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Operations Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Medium
Operations Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Plant and System Operators
High

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.


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 Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Plant and System Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Plant and System Operators

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

8 related certifications

Certification for Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Plant and System Operators

0 related certifications