Environment (ZENV)

ZENV-0104 Solid Waste Operations (Online)

13.2 CEUs

This comprehensive course on solid waste management combines aspects of landfill, composting and household hazardous waste operations. It meets or exceeds requirements for the educational components of certification and licensing required for solid waste professionals.

Contact hours: 132

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-0120 Stormwater Management Career Prep (Online)

36 CEUs

This bundle course includes Stormwater I, Stormwater II, Stormwater Management Hydraulics and Hydrology I, and Stormwater Management Hydraulics and Hydrology II. Upon completion of the course bundle, students will be prepared to take the American Public Works Association (APWA) Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) certification exam. Stormwater I addresses the concept of unit processes and unit operations as they apply to stormwater management.  Stormwater II explores whole life costing (also known as life cycle cost analysis) and teaches participants how to effectively evaluate the performance of stormwater controls.  Stormwater Management: Hydraulics And Hydrology I takes a closer look at the various aspects of modern stormwater management and reviews general principles of engineering design. Stormwater Management: Hydraulics And Hydrology II highlights the Manning’s Equation, channel, pipe and stream flow.

Contact hours: 360

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-0123 Landfill Operations (Online)

2.5 CEUs

This comprehensive course on landfill operations meets or exceed requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals.

Contact hours: 25

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-0124 HAZWOPER 24-Hour Moderate Risk (Online)

2.4 CEUs

This internet-based course provides 24 hours of interactive training online for those needing Moderate Risk certification (29 CFR 1910.120). Topics include exercises on PPE, regulations, site characterization, confined space, decontamination, etc. The course consists of an online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes and a final exam. In order to obtain the total 40 hours of training required for the 29 CFR 1910.120 certification, individuals will still need to locate an organization that will provide the traditional 16 hours of face-to-face training.

Contact hours: 24

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-0125 HAZWOPER Refresher (8 hours)

0.8 CEUs

This one-day training session complies with 29 CFR 1910.120 requirements regarding annual refresher training for hazardous waste site workers. Participants will brush up on typical safety, health and other hazards that may be present at sites, as well as work practices that can help minimize risk. The group will also discuss and critique pertinent incidents volunteered by participants. The instructional methods used in this course will not only provide education and encourage participant interaction, but will also generate a facilitated work session focused on results.

Contact hours: 8

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-0187 EPA Lead-Safe Renovator: Refresher Training (Renovation, Repair and Painting) (RRP)

0.4 CEUs

This refresher course is for those looking to renew their Certified Renovator certification. Coursework reviews regulations, setup practices, prohibited practices, personal protective equipment, dust control, cleanup practices, cleaning verification and recordkeeping. To keep your certification current and valid, you must complete this refresher course before the five-year expiration date. Otherwise, you you must retake the initial training.

Contact hours: 4

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-0188 EPA Lead-Safe Renovator: Initial Training (Renovation, Repair and Painting) (RRP)

0.8 CEUs

Learn how to safely and effectively perform lead-safe work practices in compliance with the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and the HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule. This eight-hour course includes hands-on activities and a certification exam. EPA Certified Renovator status will allow you to perform lead-safe renovation, repair and painting work in pre-1978 housing and in child-occupied facilities where work will disturb lead-based paint. Certification is valid for five years from the date of course completion. To maintain certification, you must successfully complete an EPA-accredited Certified Renovator refresher course before your initial certification expires and then again every five years. Otherwise, you will need to retake this initial course to become recertified.

Contact hours: 8

Not financial aid eligible.

ZENV-1195 OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

1.2 CEUs

This 10-hour course promotes awareness of common job-related safety and health hazards. Participants will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles. Taught by OSHA-authorized instructors, this course helps participants make sense of OSHA standards and understand how to apply them.

Contact hours: 12

Not financial aid eligible.