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Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
Advanced Air Conditioning And Direct Digital Control
Certificate of Achievement
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Certificate of Achievement
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
AS Degree
Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
Certificate of Achievement
Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
AS Degree

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Agricultural And Industrial Technology: Industrial Mechanics
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electricity, Industrial
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electricity, Industrial
Certificate of Achievement

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Commercial Design
Certificate of Achievement
Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
AS Degree
Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree

Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering (Non-Transfer)
AS Degree
Engineering (Required Calculus) (Transfer)
AS Degree

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.
Advanced Manufacturing
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Manufacturing
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Control Operator
Certificate of Achievement
CADD Technology: Manufacturing Industry
AS Degree
CADD Technology: Manufacturing Industry
Certificate of Achievement

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Advanced Transportation Technology - Electric Vehicles
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Transportation Technology - Electric Vehicles
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology: Inside Wireman
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology: Inside Wireman
Certificate or Training

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.
Biological And Physical Science
AA Degree
Biological And Physical Science
AS Degree
General Studies: Natural Sciences
AS Degree
Liberal Arts And Sciences: Earth And Space Sciences
AA Degree
Liberal Arts And Sciences: Mathematics And Natural Sciences
AA Degree

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
Consumer Services
AS Degree
Consumer Services
Certificate of Achievement
Energy Technology Industrial Health And Safety
Certificate of Achievement
Facilities Planning And Design
Certificate of Achievement
Housing Management
AS Degree

Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering (Non-Transfer)
AS Degree
Engineering (Required Calculus) (Transfer)
AS Degree

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
Analytical Chemistry
Certificate of Achievement
Analytical Chemistry
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Control Operator
Certificate of Achievement
Business Operations: Management
AS Degree
Business Supervision/Management
AA Degree
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