Occupational Safety and Health Certificate Program
Certificate (CERT)
Overview
The Safety Certificate Program is designed to meet the workforce needs of the rapidly growing general industry and petrochemical sectors. This program equips students with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level safety positions. It also serves as a stepping stone for continued education, seamlessly transitioning into the Occupational Safety and Health Associate Degree program. Graduates will be well-positioned to pursue rewarding careers as safety professionals in high-demand industries.What Will I Learn?
Students will learn:
- To develop and manage safety and health programs for many industries
- How to help government and industry identify various work hazards
- Where to find helpful resources
- How to reduce on-the-job injuries
- Ways to protect the environment
What can I do with this Certificate
With the Institute's Occupational Safety and Health Technology Certificate you may work as a field safety technician, in a company's safety department, or in the construction industry.Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all courses in this program. In addition, a grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained in all courses to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate. Certificate of Completion in Occupational Safety & Health Technology requires 24 SCH.
Program Credits: 24
Lecture Hours: 21
Lab Hours: 7
Lecture Hours: 21
Lab Hours: 7
This program has open enrollment. Applications are due before the beginning of the semester. TSI testing is not required for the certificate program.
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