# ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY/FIELD TECHNICIAN (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Environmental Technology

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/23896

### Description

The Environmental Technology Field Technician Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the environmental field or to upgrade working individuals with field technician skills.

Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person to work in the environmental field in compliance with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology/Field Technician**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 13-14 |
| ET 230 | Safety and Emergency Response | 4 |
| ET 260 | Environmental Sampling and Analysis | 4 |
| ET 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Environmental Technology-Related Fields | 1-2 |
| BIOL 120 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 120L | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| **Total** | | **13-14** |