Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology?

• Have the chance to impact the health and safety of workers
• Contribute to the protection of the environment in your community
• Be able to work in the public or private sector

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Collect data on work environments
• Implement and evaluate programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic risks to workers
• Develop and deliver environmental-, health- and safety-related training
• Maintain required records and documentation

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You should enjoy working with people.
• Occupational health and safety technicians often work outside, and may be exposed to environmental conditions such as heat and cold.
• You must be able to:
• Use statistics and math skills to analyze and interpret data as it relates to environmental health and safety
• Analyze data in detail, so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results and implications.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

• Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Environmental Health and Safety Technician
• Water Resources Technician

We encourage you to contact us before you register.

Continuing Education Programs

• Surface Water Operator
• Water Operator
• Wastewater Operator

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration & Planning
• Bachelor of Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Manufacturing & Industrial Management

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!