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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5859
Effective Term: 2020 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 37-40
CIP Code: 15.0701
Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-5011.00 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
19-5012.00 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
17-2111.01 Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
17-2111.03 Product Safety Engineers


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Occupational Safety and Health Technology program is designed to provide students with multidisciplinary knowledge concerning well-known hazards and risks, and the elimination or reduction of work-related fatalities, injuries, and risk reduction. Students will develop skills used in supporting and monitoring of compliance in organizations regarding hazard and risk assessment, controls, and established procedures for their management. The CCL is best suited for students interested in broadening their professional skills and knowledge of the occupational safety and health field.



Required Courses
+ MAT112 Mathematical Concepts and Applications (3) OR
Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course 3-6
Recommend MAT15+ College Algebra/Functions or higher for transfer to STEM bachelor`s degree

AJS/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3
CON271 Construction Safety 3
+ FAC/OSH240 Fire Protection Systems 3
HMT/OSH101 Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology 3
OSH102 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene 3
OSH106AC Industrial Safety 3
+ OSH107 Occupational Safety Principles and Practice 3
+ OSH189AA Professional Leadership Development for Occupational Safety and Health I 1
+ OSH203 Health and Safety Program Management 3
OSH206 Risk Management and Loss Control 3
+ OSH211 Industrial Safety Management Systems and Performance Indicators 3
+ OSH218 Ergonomics 3
Credits: 37-40

Learning Outcomes
1. Design effective occupational safety and health training that meets workplace needs. (CON271, OSH106AC, OSH107, OSH211)
2. Accurately interpret workplace occupational safety and health performance measurements for effective and continual improvement. (AJS/FSC148, CON271, OSH106AC, OSH107, OSH203)
3. Solve applied science problems, using the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary to perform basic occupational safety and health functions. (FAC/OSH240, MAT112, OSH102, OSH203, OSH206, OSH211, OSH218)
4. Conduct experiments or test theories. (FAC/OSH240, OSH102, OSH218)
5. Analyze and interpret data using scientific methods. (FAC/OSH240, MAT112, OSH102, OSH203, OSH206, OSH211, OSH218)
6. Analyze the benefits and consequences of making legal, moral, and sustainable occupational safety and health actions. (OSH189AA, OSH203)
7. Communicate in various settings, both orally and in writing, using professional standards. (AJS/FSC148, FAC/OSH240, HMT/OSH101, OSH102, OSH107, OSH189AA, OSH203, OSH206, OSH218)
8. Collaborate with individuals in a culturally responsive manner. (CON271, FAC/OSH240, OSH102, OSH106AC, OSH107, OSH189AA)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 26, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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