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Associate degree in Environmental Science, Safety and Health at Columbus State Community College
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Associate Degree in Environmental Science, Safety and Health at Columbus State Community College |
Columbus State Community College
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Columbus State Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Single Campus with 23,057 students in Columbus, OH.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community, business and educational institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies. |
Columbus State Community College
Associate degree
Environmental Science, Safety and Health
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Environmental, Science, Safety and Health Technicians work in a wide variety of entry-level positions for environmental engineering consulting firms, environmental laboratories, waste water and water treatment facilities, lead and asbestos abatement contractors, manufacturing facilities, governmental agencies, and other organizations requiring individuals to work in environmental or safety related positions. The demand for technicians capable of performing tasks such as sample collection, monitoring, data management, and instrumentation calibration, operation, and maintenance continues to increase. According to recent surveys and job placement rates, the job market for environmental and safety technicians in central Ohio is very strong.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree Environmental Science, Safety and Health, the graduate will be able to:
Collect air, water, waste, and soil samples for routine monitoring as required by regulatory agencies and for operational control of remediation or treatment systems.
Conduct field investigations using environmental instrumentation.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of systems used to control pollution, remediate contaminated materials, or treat water as required by environmental laws.
Perform duties related to the management, treatment, storage, disposal, and emergency response to spills of hazardous materials and toxic substances in accordance with the EPA, OSHA and DOT.
Collect and compile data necessary for an environmental site assessment.
Utilize basic concepts of geology, hydrology, chemistry, and biology in the investigation of the occurrence, transport, and remediation of environmental contaminants.
Demonstrate a knowledge of solid and hazardous waste management practices, including being able to evaluate hazardous waste data to provide information for compliance with environmental standards.
Apply basic risk assessment and toxic substances exposure analysis techniques.
Understand duties requiring knowledge of OSHA regulations in the workplace, including hygiene applications.
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