Professional Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities
Today virtually every organization depends on knowledgeable staff in order to comply with the wide range of environmental regulations and permitting requirements for hazardous materials, waste stream management, air quality, water quality and hazardous materials transportation. Acquire the knowledge to help your organization avoid costly fines, and implement sustainable best practices that go beyond the requirements. Gain the skills to protect the environment and avoid unnecessary liability.
Gain practical knowledge that matters
- Learn to conduct an environmental audit.
- Examine the California and federal air quality framework from the legal and regulatory perspective.
- Improve your understanding of the underlying health and environmental impacts of chemical hazards.
- Expand your knowledge of hazardous waste transportation.
- Review California water quality regulations and the federal Clean Water Act.
Designed for professionals like you
The Professional Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities is designed specifically for environmental compliance officers and staff in industry, government, nonprofit and for-profit organizations: facilities managers, consultants, managers with environmental responsibilities, and health and safety officers who are taking on new duties in the environmental area. Many of the courses in this program provide continuing education credit for Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS), Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM).
Advisory Committee
- Gary Lucks, J.D., CPEA, principal attorney and scientist, Beyond Compliance LLC
- Mark Posson, M.S., director of operations, Global Communications Systems, Lockheed Martin
- Randy Rhondeau, air pollution specialist, California Air Resources Board
- Jeff Hicks, CIH, QEP, principal scientist, Exponent Consulting
| UNITS | ||||||
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| REQUIRED COURSES | Environmental and Toxics Laws and Regulations | 1.5 | ||||
| Environmental Management and Sustainability | 1.5 | |||||
| Introduction to Chemical Hazards | 0.75 | |||||
| Hazardous Waste Generator Training | 0.75 | |||||
| Air Quality | 1.5 | |||||
| Water Quality Regulation and Permitting | ||||||
| ELECTIVE COURSES | Hazardous Materials Transportation (49CFR) | 0.75 | ||||
| Environmental Auditing | 0.75 | |||||
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Complete all required courses and 1.5 units of electives.
Required Courses
Environmental and Toxics Laws and Regulations
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X431.51. 15 GEN Hours, 2.51 ABIH CEUs, 1.5 GEN CEUs, 2 MCLE CEUs, 15 REHS CEUs
Examine the key federal, state and local environmental regulatory programs that environmental managers, consultants, planners, citizen activists and regulators need to know to remain compliant. This overview provides insight into the major environmental programs and permitting requirements governing industrial processes and activities. Learn about the specific regulations pertaining to air and water quality, climate change, toxic materials, hazardous wastes, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and green chemistry. Significant emphasis is given to the key elements of the regulatory programs from compliance and auditing perspectives.
This is a
required
course for the Professional Concentration
in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities, and
an elective in
the Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate Program.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Environmental and Toxics Laws and Regulations starts May 31
Environmental Management and Sustainability
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X490.1. 15 AICP Hours, 15 REHS Hours, 2.51 ABIH CEUs
Gain a solid foundation in the principles of environmental management and sustainability. The main elements of environmental management will be discussed, including “ISO 14001 Guidelines,” program design and execution, gaining leadership and organizational participation, stakeholder involvement and performance assessment. Discuss sustainability standards, such as the UL Interim Sustainability Requirements 880, and management of environmental elements, such as water conservation, energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction. This course benefits environmental managers, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals, regulators, managers and executives with environmental responsibilities.
This is a required course for the Professional Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Environmental Management and Sustainability starts May 8
Introduction to Chemical Hazards
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X431.39. 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
Proper management of hazardous materials is vital to minimizing potential health and/or environmental damage. Improve your understanding of the underlying health and environmental impacts of chemical hazards by reviewing the toxic effects of materials and the basic mechanism of action of classes of toxic agents. Examine:
- Basic chemical principles and definitions
- Important physical characteristics, such as physical states of chemicals, solubility, and vapor pressure and density
- Common hazardous properties, such as flammable and explosive agents
- Corrosive effects
Discuss the use of occupational and environmental thresholds and criteria. Case studies demonstrate how these principles apply to actual situations. Those with limited scientific training who plan to take more advanced health and safety or environmental health courses, such as Industrial Hygiene, will benefit. This course is an elective in the Workplace Health and Safety Certificate Program and a required course in the Intensive Certificate Program in Health and Safety and the Professional Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Introduction to Chemical Hazards starts February 29
Hazardous Waste Generator Training
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X490.3. .75 GEN CEUs, 7.5 GEN Hours, 7.5 REHS Hours, 1.34 ABIH CEUs
Fulfill a portion of the annual training required for generators of hazardous waste. Gain the knowledge and tools to comply with state and federal hazardous waste management requirements. Learn what type of hazardous waste generator you are, how to identify and characterize your waste, how to prepare shipments for transportation to a TSD facility, and what to expect when an inspector arrives. Examine emergency preparedness, proper recordkeeping, storage and accumulation, and typical violation findings. This course is specifically designed for those responsible for hazardous waste management activities at their workplace, and assists facilities in meeting the requirements of regulations 22 CCR 66265.16 and 22 CCR 66262.34.
This is a required course for the Professional Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Hazardous Waste Generator Training starts May 1
Air Quality
1.5 quarter units academic credit, X490.4.
Examine
the California and federal air quality framework from the legal and
regulatory
perspective. Focus is on the federal, state and local stationary
industrial
permitting programs governing standard combustion contaminant and air
toxic
emissions. Among the subjects covered are the federal Clean Air Act
amendments,
the California Clean Air Act and a variety of air toxics programs. Air
quality
compliance from the standpoint of local air pollution control
regulations and
enforcement are emphasized. Also addressed are the regulatory control
of mobile
sources and climate change.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Water Quality Regulation and Permitting
quarter units academic credit, . .6 GEN CEUs, 6 MCLE Hours, 6 AICP Hours
Review California water quality regulations, relevant provisions of California state law and regulations, and the federal Clean Water Act. During this interactive workshop, instructors will provide strategies and recommendations for effectively meeting agency requirements. Topics include a regulatory overview of the federal Clean Water Act; the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act; key agencies such as the California Environmental Protection Agency, SWRCB and RWQCBs; water quality regulation; the National Toxics Rule; the California Toxics Rule; the State Implementation Plan; basin planning and water quality control plans; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and more.
This course is not currently scheduled.
Elective Courses
Hazardous Materials Transportation (49CFR)
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X490.2. .75 GEN CEUs, 7.5 GEN Hours, 1.25 ABIH CEUs, 7.5 REHS Hours
U.S. Department of Transportation regulations require mandatory training and recurrent training every three years for all personnel who manage or handle hazardous materials, including hazardous wastes. This requirement applies to employees that select or fill packages, label containers, fill out shipping papers, load or unload cargo vehicles or containers, operate transportation equipment, or are responsible for the safe transportation of hazardous materials or wastes. Training requirements include general awareness, function specific activities, and safety and health. This course may be used for completing the general awareness training requirements under 49 CFR 172.704(a).
This is an
elective course for the Professional
Concentration in Environmental Management for Industry and Facilities.
Sections of this course open for enrollment:
- Hazardous Materials Transportation (49CFR) starts May 16
Environmental Auditing
0.75 quarter units academic credit, X490.5.
Learn the key concepts involved in conducting an environmental audit. Topics include the purposes of audits and assessments, audit planning and program design, and pre-audit activities. Examine how to conduct audit interviews and inspections, evaluate management systems, and learn techniques for reporting your audit findings.
This course is not currently scheduled.
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