ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY/WASTE MANAGEMENT
Certificate of Achievement Environmental Technology · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Environmental Technology Waste Management Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the waste management field or upgrade working individuals with waste management field technician skills. Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person to work in the environmental field in compliance with the governmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology/Waste Management, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 24-25 | |
| ET 110 | Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction/Treatment | 3 |
| ET 150 | Hazardous Waste Management Applications | 4 |
| ET 200 | Hazardous Materials Management Applications | 4 |
| orET 240 | Solid Waste Management Applications | 4 |
| 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 | 24-25 | |