Technical Certificate

Assessment and Safety Compliance Specialist (6020)

Environmental science is about protecting the natural elements that sustain life. Technology and science can advance our society, but if mishandled, they can do irreparable harm, especially in Jacksonville. Our combination of industry, international shipping, logistics and location on the St. Johns River location puts us at high risk.

The Assessment and Safety Compliance Specialist Technical Certificate will supply well-trained workers with broad perspective on the environment and safety. There is a need for this training because businesses or companies must be in compliance with federal regulations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Guide, the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Employers are required to protect and to preserve the well-being and health of their employees. Although this may be a primary duty or a collateral duty for personnel, every company must assign these responsibilities to someone.

The curriculum for the Assessment and Safety Compliance Specialist Technical Certificate will prepare those responsible for safety and health in the workplace to manage hazardous waste, to respond in the event of an hazardous incident, and to properly collect, analyze and interpret the results of quality air, aqueous and solid environmental samples in a safe and efficient manner.

Local corporate and governmental authorities participate on the Florida Community College advisory board for this program.  Members include: CSX, JEA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Army Corp of Engineers, St. Johns River Water Management District and others. These programs meet their anticipated needs.

Internships
Details on opportunities for internships and jobs can be found at FCCJ’s Institute of Occupational Safety and Health web page.

Annual Salaries
The average starting hourly wage of these jobs is $12.88 and can be as high as $18.15.

Articulations
This certificate articulates directly into the Assessment and Safety Compliance associate in applied science degree (A168).

Cost
Estimated tuition is $864 (for Florida residents as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees and materials).

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Assessment and Safety Compliance Specialist (6020)
Curriculum

Professional Courses
EVR 1190	Environmental Sampling Procedures	3
EVR 1633	Hazardous Materials Emergency Response I	4
EVR 1985	Environmental Pollutants	3
EVR 2890	Instrumentation Monitoring System and Analysis	3
	Credit Hours	13

Total Credit Hours: 13

Please see the technical certificate Graduation Requirements.