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Nov 27, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Science Technician Certificate
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The Environmental Science Technician Certificate program prepares students to work in a variety of safety and environmental jobs. Students will receive training in basic environmental, safety, and health disciplines. The certificate program will be the first step in a career in environmental science. Our graduates can enter the environmental workforce in entry-level positions in a variety of manufacturing settings and environmental settings, including environmental sampling and testing technicians, water and wastewater technicians, and occupational health and safety technicians.
Program Outcomes
- Describe the interactions between physical, chemical, and biological principles in human-environmental interactions.
- Recognize and control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
- Describe the OSHA/EPA requirements surrounding inspection, fire, and chemical exposure.
- Demonstrate mastery of the concepts required to be a Class I Water Operator.
- Demonstrate mastery of the concepts required to be a Class I Wastewater Operator.
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Curriculum for a Certificate in Environmental Science Technician
| General Education Core |
6 |
| Applied Laboratory Technician Core |
15 |
| Restricted Electives |
9 |
| Total Credit Hours Required |
30 |
Environmental Science Technician Core
Restrictive Electives
The student can pick any 9 credits with approval from their advisor.
Program Disclaimer
This curriculum includes a list of courses required for this program of study for this calendar year. Your Academic Plan can be found on DegreeWorks once you become a degree-seeking student.
Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive.
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