Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	1/9/2003
Implementation Date:	3/2003
Last Updated:

Technical Certificate of Credit

oState Standard þInstitutionally Developed College: North Georgia Technical College

Program Name:	Hazardous Material and Safety Technician
Major Code:	ENC1
CIP Code:	150508
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0570 / Environmental Engineering
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Ed Barnes
Program Description
The Hazardous Materials & Safety Management Technical Certificate offers specialized training to those who are interested in serving as the compliance technician promoting worker protection and maintaining a clean and safe environment in the workplace. This certificate will facilitate and equip students with the ability to manage hazardous materials and wastes, protect workers and the environment, and minimize the risks of the company or organization for whom they are employed. Environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance are emphasized within the curriculum.

Curriculum
Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
ESC 100	Occupational Safety &Health Regulation	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
ESC 105	Characteristics of Hazardous Materials	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
ESC 106	Survey of Environmental Law	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
ESC 115	Compliance Reporting	2	0	0	2	2	Institutionally Developed
ESC 125	Safety Contingency Planning	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
ESC 140	Hazardous Material Health Effects	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		27	0	0	27	27

Admission Requirement
Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		Asset Test Required
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
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Posted: 07/03/06