Also called: Collision Reconstruction Specialist
Uses physics and evidence to figure out exactly how a serious car crash happened.
Reconstructionists measure skid marks, download a car's 'black box' data, and use 3D laser scanners at crash scenes. Then they calculate speeds and angles to determine who was at fault. Many testify in court.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 6 years after high school. Police experience plus specialized crash reconstruction training (ACTAR certification).
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Physics, Criminal Justice, Engineering.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Car black boxes, drones and software now compute much of a crash; scene judgment and court testimony stay human.
Classes: AP Physics, Trigonometry / Precalculus, Drafting / CAD, Driver's ed.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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