Our nature and our environment are still polluted in many places today. The many years since industrialization and the careless handling of environmentally hazardous and harmful substances, materials and waste over many decades have left clear traces. It is estimated that there are around 40,000 contaminated sites throughout Switzerland. Around a tenth of these are classified as harmful to humans, animals, plants, soil, water and/or air due to the pollutants released. The federal government has now set itself the goal of professionally remediating the majority of these contaminated sites within the next 10 years. Experts classify individual sites according to their risks and plan and monitor the remediation of contaminated sites. They advise affected municipalities and provide information.

Specialists in the field of contaminated site management are in great demand. Their expertise in the scientific, legal and technical fields makes them sought-after experts.

Would you like to specialize in this area and are you looking for suitable courses or degree programs? The CAS in Contaminated Site Management SIPOL (FH), for example, is highly recommended. It is aimed at specialists who have completed a Master's degree in the fields of environment, natural sciences, geology, chemistry or hydrogeology. Graduates of this postgraduate course are qualified to carry out risk assessments of contaminated sites, inform and advise affected authorities and propose appropriate remediation measures.

If you would like to know more about this or other courses on the subject of contaminated site remediation and if you are looking for detailed course dates or cost overviews directly from the schools and study providers, you will find an overview of the most important courses offered by educational institutions throughout Switzerland on Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.