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Hazardous Materials Industrial Engineer (Korea)

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The Hazardous Materials Industrial Engineer (위험물산업기사) is an Industrial Engineer-grade qualification run by HRD Korea and recognised for appointing a hazardous materials safety officer.
Contents
  1. 1. Eligibility and exam
  2. 2. Careers
  3. 3. FAQ
  4. 4. References

Eligibility and exam

General Industrial Engineer eligibility applies, including degree, experience or credit bank routes. The written test covers chemistry, fire prevention and hazardous material properties; the practical test is written. Eligibility, subjects and syllabi change; always check Q-Net's current notice.

Careers

Petrol stations, chemical and semiconductor plants and warehouses. Often combined with Industrial Safety Engineer.

FAQ

Can non-majors apply?
Yes, via degree, experience or credit bank routes in many cases.
How does it differ from the craftsman grade?
It is a higher grade and is often preferred by employers.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

  1. Q-Net 큐넷(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
  2. 소방청. https://www.nfa.go.kr
  3. 위험물안전관리법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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This article was last updated on October 26, 2026. It is based on widely recognized original works and textbooks; when citing it in a paper, please check the original sources listed in the references.