Mission College
West Valley-Mission
Community College District
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
(408) 988-2200
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology
The (ET) Certificate is designed to be a one-year program that can either prepare students or upgrade working individuals with technician-level skills for entering the hazardous materials field or upgrading the skills of those people already employed in the field.
Certificate Requirements:
ET 40 Introduction to Environmental Haz Materials (3 units) ET 41 Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction/Treatment (3 units) ET 42 Health Effects of Environmental Haz Materials (3 units) ET 44 Hazardous Waste Management Application (4 units) ET 47 Hazardous Materials Management Applications (4 units) ET 50 Safety and Emergency Response (4 units)
Required Support Courses:
BIOSC 55 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Workers (2 units) BIOSC 25 Environmental Biology (3 units) CHEM 30A Fundamentals of Chemistry (3 units) ENGL 59 Writing on the Workplace (3 units)
Communication Skills (Select one course from the following):
BUS 78 Business Communications MGMT 101 Interpersonal Effectiveness SPEECH 1 Public Speaking SPEECH 8 Interpersonal Communications SPEECH 10 Persuasive Speaking SPEECH 12 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Only courses completed with a grade of "C" or better may be used to satisfy requirements for a certificate.
Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology EHMT 040
This course is designed to give the student a general overview of the environmental hazardous materials technology area. The history of pollution leading to current legislation, environmental effects of pollution, and an overview or the regulatory framework will be presented. Career opportunities in the areas of handling and management of hazardous substances will be discussed.
Lecture 3 hours
Prerequisite: Recommended eligibility for ENGL 108A or ENGL 59.
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Waste Stream Generation/Reduction/Treatment EHMT 041
This course is a study of industrial process and their generation of waste streams in seven selected industries: electroplating, metal finishing and printed circuit board production, general manufacturing, printing and graphic reproduction, agriculture and consumer services. The course will center on various raw materials and chemicals used in industry, examining the changes that occur as they move through the industrial process, and understanding the material balance concept of inventory. Throughout the course , discussion of applicable regulations will be included , and the importance of waste minimization/treatment concepts will be stressed. Home hazardous waste generation and reduction will also be considered.
Lecture 3 hours
Prerequisite: Recommend eligibility for ENGL 108A or ENGL 59.
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Health Effects of Hazardous MaterialsEHMT 042
This course covers the acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. Emphasis will be on those hazardous materials commonly associated
with industrial operations, waste disposal and remediation sites. Topics will include routes of entry, toxic effects, risk evaluation, permissible exposure limits, medical surveillance, control methods for reducing exposure, and understanding an MSDS.
Lecture 3 hours
Prerequisite: Recommended eligibility for ENGL 108A or ENGL 59
Corequisite: BIO 25, AP 55 or equivalent
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Hazardous Waste ManagementEHMT 044
This course provides an overview of hazardous waste regulation with emphasis on generator compliance, site investigation and remediation, permitting, enforcement, and liability. The lecture portion of the course explains the hazardous waste regulatory framework, introduces the student to the wide variety and types of environmental resources available, and develops research skills in hazardous waste area. The laboratory portion of the course compliments the lectures by providing "hands on" application of the regulations at the technician level. Proper methods of preparing a hazardous waste manifest, labeling of storage containers, sampling and analysis, preparing a Phase I Environmental Audit, and selecting environmental consultants are among the many skills developed in the laboratory.
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 3 hours
Prerequisite: EHMT 40; Recommended Eligibility for ENGL 108A or ENGL 59
Corequisite: CHEM 30A or equivalent
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Hazardous Materials Management Applications EHMT 047
A study of the requirements and applications of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to hazardous materials. The course will emphasize compliance with Department of Transportation, OSHA Hazard Communication, SARA Title III Right-to-know, Underground Tank, Asbestos, Preposition 65, and Air Toxics Regulations. The lecture portion of the course will provide the student with an understanding of the legal framework of hazardous materials laws; the laboratory portion will focus on application of these laws, such as: proper labeling, interpreting MSDS's; permitting and monitoring functions, as well as planning and reporting functions.
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 3 hours (4 units)
Prerequisite: EHMT 40 and EHMT 41; Recommend eligibility for ENGL 108A or ENGL 59
Corequisite: CHEM 30A or equivalent
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Safety and Emergency Response EHMT 050
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. Topics include: hazard analysis, contingency planning, housekeeping and safety practices including proper use and selection of personnel protective equipment, site control and evaluation, handling drums and containers, field sampling and monitoring, proper use of instruments, incident response planning, emergency response including field exercises in the use of Powered Air-Purifying Respirator and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and an understanding of the Incident Command System. This course satisfies the requirements for generalized employee training under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (29 CFR 1910.120)
Lecture 3 hours; Laboratory 3 hours
Prerequisite: EHMT42; Recommend eligibility for ENGL 108A or ENGL 59.
Acceptable for credit: California State University
For more information, please contact the on-line catalog at Mission College.