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Dec 17, 2024
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2024-2025 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 |
| Environmental Science 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 or jobs learners or graduates will ultimately receive.
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