OTC ENV 204 Hazardous Waste Managment

This course provides a foundation in which environmental science and protection technicians can study the impacts of hazardous waste and handing techniques. Topics include; the role of hazardous waste in industry, regulations and agencies, hazardous waste versus hazardous materials, creation and implementation of site plans, and site specific procedures. Classifying environmental hazards, personal protective equipment, environmental laws, and decontamination procedures are presented, along with discussions of environmental science and protection technician’s utilization of techniques in hazardous waste operations. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENV 205 and PLS 255.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Ozarks Technical College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Environmental Science Technology Technician Environment Chemistry Science Laboratory Field Tests

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Various
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
Occupation:
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Science Technologies/Technicians (41)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1-2 years
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
QM
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
Course Note:
Environmental Science Technologyh

Accessibility

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Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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