Environmental Health & Safety
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The curriculum prepares students to enter the rapidly growing field of hazardous materials handling. Students desiring transfer to a four-year college or university should consult a counselor for specific transfer information.The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Health & Safety will:
- Demonstrate the skill set necessary for a successful career in Fire Service, Environmental Technology, and/or Emergency Medical Services.
- Show knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and codes pertaining to safety and efficiency in all risk emergencies and scenarios pertaining to fire, safety, and/or medical services.
Program Requirements
A major of 30 units is required for the certificate.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 120 | Humans and the Environment | 3.0 |
| ENVT 101 | Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials | 3.0 |
| ENVT 150 | Hazardous Materials General Site Worker – 40 Hr. | 2.0 |
| ENVT 151 | Hazardous Materials-Site Supervisor | 1.0 |
| ENVT 152 | Identification and Assessment of Hazardous Materials | 3.0 |
| ENVT 153 | Industrial Safety | 1.0 |
| ENVT 154 | Monitoring and Sampling | 2.0 |
| ENVT 155 | Respiratory Protection—Administration | 0.5 |
| ENVT 156 | First Response Operational | 1.0 |
| ENVT 157 | First Aid for HAZMAT Workers | 1.5 |
| ENVT 158 | Hazardous Waste Minimization and Emissions Reduction | 1.0 |
| ENVT 159 | Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Permitting | 1.0 |
| ENVT 160 | Air and Water Pollution Permitting Compliance | 2.0 |
Recommended elective:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENVT 199 | Special Topics in ENVT | 0.5 - 2.5 units |
Other program requirements: in addition to the major course requirements above choose an additional 4-unit biology course, and a 4-unit chemistry course to total the required 30 units for the certificate.