Qualifications

Soil Technicians are graduates of BS in Environmental Science, Engineering (Chemical) Engineering (Industrial), Engineering (Mechanical), engineering (Environmental/Heath/ Safety), Engineering (Bioengineering/ Biomedical) or equivalent. At least 1-2 years of working experience in the related field is required.

Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
  • Analytical skills
  • Project management skills
  • Good physical fitness
  • Ability to engage and interact with local communities
Cost of Education and Training

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for BS in Environmental Science/ Environmental Planning and Management or equivalent ranges from P36,000-P70,000 per semester while SUCs offer courses free of tuition or minimal fees per semester.

Employment Prospects
Monthly Salary Range
PhP 15,000 - PhP 26,000

Industries
  • Agribusiness
Propects for Career Advancement

Soil Technicians can work in different fields of conservation, teaching farmers sustainable planting and irrigation techniques, drafting environmental impact reports for land developers and restoring wetlands damaged by waste runoff.