Hazardous Materials Specialist Overview (6560)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
This certificate is part of the Environmental Science Technology AS degree program. It covers analysis, handling, storage and dispensing of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing proper chemical management. Graduates of the certificate program should be able to: research applicable local, state and federal regulations and implement methods and strategies to ensure compliance; maintain records as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Transportation; develop and implement hazardous materials handling procedures; plan for emergency response of hazardous materials incidents; and protect workers and communities from hazardous material exposures.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
14 credit hours.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Dr. Jessica Miles, Department Chair, milesj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5220
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this certificate, you may seek employment in an entry-level position related to environmental remediation and/or emergency response to a hazardous materials incident. Employment opportunities include positions with local environmental consulting firms and/or with public agencies when emergency responders are needed as a result of the presence of hazardous materials.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into four-year programs. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 14)
| EVS2193C | Environmental Sampling Techniques (AA) | 4 Credits |
| EVS2601 | Hazardous Materials and Environmental Air Quality (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
MAC1105: Non-exempt students registering in this course will need to provide adequate placement scores to enroll. All courses used for General Education must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 11)
| EVS2193C | Environmental Sampling Techniques (AA) | 4 Credits |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 3)
| EVS2601 | Hazardous Materials and Environmental Air Quality (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 14