Occupational Safety Certificate

Students may elect to include in their programs of study a 14-15 hour sequence in occupational safety. Emphasis is placed on interpretation, application, and administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other regulations to assist students in gaining entry-level expertise that can be applied directly in business and industry.

Certificate Requirements

Students who complete the courses below, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be awarded a certificate in occupational safety by the Department of Engineering Technology. The certificate is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Industrial Commission.

Students should take one of the following:

ENVH 230 - Introduction to Environmental Health Science Credits: 3
or
ENVH 457 - Industrial Hygiene Credits: 3
or
HEAL 120 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 2
or
EMC 240 - Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Credits: 4

Students should take all of the following:

ET 335 - Occupational Safety Standards Credits: 3
ET 336 - Environmental Instrumentation Credits: 3
ET 337 - Management of Safety Systems Credits: 3
or their equivalents