Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician

The Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician program at Rio Hondo College offers a 2–4 year certificate credential at this public institution located in Whittier, CA. The program trains students in the handling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials, as well as environmental compliance, safety regulations, and waste management procedures used in industrial and environmental settings.

This program falls within the environmental control technologies field (CIP 15.0508). Rio Hondo College also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD at both the 1–2 year and 2–4 year certificate levels, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework covering federal and state environmental regulations alongside hands-on technical training.