The Certificate of Achievement in Occupational Safety and Risk Management provides broad based professional preparation in the field of occupational safety and risk management. Safety professionals strive to protect people, property, and the environment using hazard identification and risk control techniques, working to balance safety and compliance with production and profit. The curriculum uses scientific foundations and regulatory frameworks and includes courses in occupational safety, occupational health, risk management, and environmental health. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the following courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.
Once the program is fully established, approximately 20 annual completers are projected. This program is strongly supported by local industry. The local labor market is strong with potential Kern County employers existing in the following industries:
· Aerospace & Defense
· Agriculture
· Construction
· Energy & Natural Resource
· Government
· Transportation
Manufacturing
This OSRM COA offers working professionals the opportunity to increase their education and advance their career in the occupational safety and risk management profession. The objectives of this program are to provide students who are currently working in the profession, or who are newly assigned safety/risk management duties with the necessary educational base to better perform their job duties.
Program requirements:
BIOLB18 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
OSRMB10 - Occupational Safety
OSRMB12 - Occupational Health
OSRMB16 - Managing Employee Safety and Health
OSRMB18 - Occupational Regulations and Regulators
OSRMB20 - Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials
OSRMB26 - Risk Management
PHSCB12 - Physical Science
Total Credits 26
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL B18 | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | S1 |
| OSRM B10 | Occupational Safety | 3 | S1 |
| OSRM B18 | Environmental, Health, and Safety Law and Administration | 3 | S1 |
| OSRM B16 | Managing Employee Safety and Health | 3 | S2 |
| OSRM B20 | Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials | 3 | S2 |
| PHSC B12 | Physical Science | 4 | S2 |
| OSRM B12 | Occupational Health | 3 | S3 |
| OSRM B26 | Risk Management | 3 | S3 |
Pedro · 05/11/20
My only question is that the employers on the advisory committee is not clear. The minutes only state names. Should state name and organization. This seems like a worthwhile program to develop. The emergency and risk management profession has grown nationwide over the last several years across various industries. I also appreciate the recognition of connecting with programs nationwide.
Votes were certified on 06/05/20
Kris Costa · 05/21/20
Vote: Recommend
Becky Barabe · 05/21/20
Vote: Recommend
Robbie Kunkel · 05/21/20
Vote: Recommend
Jonna Schengel · 05/21/20
Vote: Recommend
Maura Murabito · 05/21/20
Vote: Recommend
Pedro · 05/21/20
Vote: Recommend
Jessica Grimes · 05/22/20
Vote: Recommend
Anthony Cordova · 05/23/20
Vote: Recommend