Hazardous Materials Response
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Hazardous Materials Response includes training in the use of chemical protective clothing, respiratory protection, air monitoring, equipment field sampling, spill control technology, decontamination, and controlling and stabilizing chemical releases to assist professionals to cope with hazardous materials incidents.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Hazardous Materials Response (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5682
Total credits required
36
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2011
Admission criteria
None
Notes
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Identify and demonstrate the appropriate survey techniques and treatment protocols for treating the various types of common medical emergencies.
- Explain the roles of police, fire departments, industrial, prehospital and hospital personnel, and other governmental and private agencies at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency.
- Identify the components of an inspection, the enforcement steps that are utilized, and the difference between laws, regulations, and standards.
- Describe the application of Hazard Categorization (Haz Cat) techniques, spill response, inventory categorization, and the interpretation of necessary tests.
- Perform size-up and command a simulated hazardous materials exercise.
- Describe the requirements for material safety data sheets and draw a site plan that incorporates the essential components for response and spill control measures.
- Describe the types of direct reading instruments, gas indicators, colormetric tubes, and photoionization instruments.
- Define the physical and chemical characteristics of flammable materials and identify the health concerns associated with exposure to these products.
- Define the physical and chemical characteristics of reactive and unstable materials and identify the health concerns associated with exposure to these products.
- Describe the process of hazard assessment for the selection and purchase of Personnel Protective Equipment and explain the requirements for medical monitoring of personnel.
- Describe the need for spill response teams, methods of identifying spilled products, containment procedures, and the proper management of hazardous waste.
- Define the major terms and components of fire chemistry and the basic components of a coordinated fire attack.
- Describe the reaction to heat and fire of various types of construction including wood, ordinary, concrete, and high rise.
- Describe basic chemistry to include the structure of matter, chemical nomenclature, and chemical reactions and explain the hazards of flammable gases, liquids, and solids.
- Explain the destructive potential and actions required to safely mitigate an incident involving oxidizers, reactive, unstable, and explosive hazardous materials.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$62,170 Show expanded career information for Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Firefighters
$48,750 Show expanded career information for Firefighters
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT/FSC104 | Emergency Medical Technology | Gateway course | 10 | |
| FSC105 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC211 | Fire Investigation III | 3 | ||
| FSC108 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 | ||
| FSC113 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 | ||
| FSC125 | Hazardous Materials Emergency Scene Management | 1 | ||
| FSC127 | Codes/Regulations And Contingency Planning For Hazardous Materials Response | 1 | ||
| FSC128 | Hazardous Materials Air Monitoring/Breathing Protection | 1 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC212 | Fire Investigation IV | 3 | ||
| FSC129 | Physical Properties Of Hazardous Materials | 1 | ||
| FSC132 | Personal Protective Equipment For Emergency Spill Control At Hazardous Materials Incidents | 1 | ||
| FSC204 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 | ||
| FSC208 | Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | 3 | ||
| FSC213 | Hazard Categorization (Haz Cat) | 1 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT/FSC104 | Emergency Medical Technology | Gateway course | 10 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC105 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 | ||
| FSC211 | Fire Investigation III | 3 | ||
| FSC108 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC113 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 | ||
| FSC125 | Hazardous Materials Emergency Scene Management | 1 | ||
| FSC127 | Codes/Regulations And Contingency Planning For Hazardous Materials Response | 1 | ||
| FSC128 | Hazardous Materials Air Monitoring/Breathing Protection | 1 | ||
| FSC212 | Fire Investigation IV | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC129 | Physical Properties Of Hazardous Materials | 1 | ||
| FSC132 | Personal Protective Equipment For Emergency Spill Control At Hazardous Materials Incidents | 1 | ||
| FSC204 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 | ||
| FSC208 | Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | 3 | ||
| FSC213 | Hazard Categorization (Haz Cat) | 1 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=32593).
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