Compare Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders & Nuclear Technicians 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.

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

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

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.

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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.

Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Technicians
Nuclear Technicians
High

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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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Technicians
Nuclear Technicians
High

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Low
Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Technicians
Nuclear Technicians
Medium

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Nuclear Technicians
Nuclear Technicians

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Nuclear Technicians
Nuclear Technicians

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 Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

10 related certifications

Certification for Nuclear Technicians
Nuclear Technicians

3 related certifications

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