Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Hazardous Materials Specialist
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

CCC	
CIP Number	0703010403	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	14 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Assignment pending.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Environmental Science Technology AS degree program (1703010401).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to analysis, handling, storage, and dispensing of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing proper chemical management.  The certificate will cover industry standards such as those included in the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 29CFR1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.  Graduates of this certificate program should be able to research applicable local, state, and federal regulations and implement methods and strategies to ensure compliance; to maintain records as required by OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the DOT; to develop and implement hazardous materials handling procedures; to plan for emergency response to hazardous materials incidents; and to protect employees/workers/communities from hazardous material exposures. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing water pollution through prevention and remediation 
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing air pollution through prevention and remediation
03.0	Demonstrate awareness of environmental noise sources and their monitoring.
04.0	Operate and calibrate laboratory and field instruments used in quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants.
05.0	Sample, analyze and calculate data related to air, water and soil pollutants.
06.0	Demonstrate an awareness of radiation monitoring and radioactive contamination control.
07.0	Demonstrate and awareness of solid waste, the problems engendered by solid waste accumulation and disposal and solutions to those problems.
08.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Hazardous Materials Specialist
CIP Number:	0703010403
Program Length:	14 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		

This certificate program is part of the Environmental Science Technology AS degree program (1703010401).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing water pollution through prevention and remediation. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Determine chemical and physical properties of surface water and groundwater.	
01.02	Describe microbial systems related to water pollution.	
01.03	Describe surface water, groundwater systems, hydrologic cycle, and potable water and wastewater treatment processes.	
01.04	Identify types and sources of surface water and groundwater contamination.	
01.05	Collect water samples for field and laboratory analysis.	
01.06	Identify the water quality standards for effluent from domestic and various industrial wastewater facilities.	
01.07	Describe ambient water quality criteria.	
01.08	Demonstrate the technology and methods applied to non-point source pollution control (stormwater and agriculture runoff).	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing and remediation of air pollution. The student will be able to	
02.01	Collect and analyze ambient and process air samples.	
02.02	Measure air pollutants from a specific source.	
02.03	Record, interpret, and report laboratory analyses.	
03.0	Demonstrate awareness of environmental noise sources and their monitoring. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Define and discuss the physical properties of sound.	
03.02	Discuss the threshold of hearing, tolerance, and hearing loss.	
03.03	Discuss environmental noise, its effect on humans, and solutions to noise pollution.	
04.0	Operate and calibrate laboratory and field instruments used in quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Demonstrate knowledge of basic laboratory operation.	
04.02	Operate and calibrate selected laboratory instruments.	
04.03	Operate and calibrate selected field instruments and equipment.	
05.0	Sample, analyze, and calculate data related to to air, water and soil pollutants. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Gather and analyze selected samples.	
05.02	Manipulate data and reach confident conclusions.	
05.03	Write formal technical reports.	
05.04	Identify and perform the correct analysis for selected air pollutants listed with state and federal regulations.	
05.05	Identify and perform the correct analysis for selected parameters listed with state and federal regulations for wastewater effluent, surface water and groundwater.	
06.0	Demonstrate an awareness of radiation monitoring and radioactive contamination control. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Discuss nuclear power plant design, nuclear power hazards, and safety features.	
06.02	Discuss nuclear fuel reprocessing and storage and waste disposal.	
07.0	Demonstrate an awareness of solid waste, the problems engendered by solid waste accumulation and disposal and solutions to those problems. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Discuss the composition, sources, and quantity of solid waste.	
07.02	Discuss methods of solid waste disposal.	
07.03	Discuss various solutions to solid waste accumulations and disposal.	
07.04	Identify a sanitary landfill.	
07.05	Discuss the construction features of a safe landfill.	
07.06	Discuss the possibilities of contaminates (leachates) seeping into the groundwater.	
07.07	Discuss the purpose for installing monitoring wells located around a sanitary landfill.	
07.08	Discuss the kinds of wastes that are permitted by state and federal regulation to be disposed at a landfill site.	
08.0	Demonstrate employability skills. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Secure information about a job.	
08.02	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job.	
08.03	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
08.04	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml