Rural Waste Management and Spill Response
College of Rural and Community Development
Bristol Bay Campus
907-842-5109
www.uaf.edu/rural/
Occupational Endorsement
Minimum Requirements for Occupational Endorsement: 10 credits
The occupational endorsement in rural waste management and spill response provides education and training in how to handle management municipal waste. Emphasis is placed upon providing students with the skills and experience necessary to implement solutions to challenging solid waste stream issues facing rural waste managers. The program introduces students to best practices in waste management that are in compliance with state and federal governmental regulations. Exceptional focus is placed on workplace safety and students are assessed on proficiency in operational safety and safety planning. Upon completion of the occupational endorsement, students will be prepared to help protect rural communities from many of the environmental risks associated with waste disposal by safely managing municipal solid and hazardous waste streams.
Occupational Endorsement Program
- Complete the following admissions requirement: Be at least 16 years old by the first day of the semester in which you are admitted.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the occupational endorsement requirements.
- Complete the following:*
ABUS F183--Job Readiness Skills--1 credit
ENVI F110--Introduction to Water Quality I: Measurement--1 credit
ENVI F115P--Solid and Hazardous Waste Management--1 credit
ENVI F116P--Rural Alaska Landfill Operator--1 credit
ENVI F117P--Community Spill Response--1 credit
FIRE F110--Introduction to Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response--3 credits - Complete 2 credits from the following:
CIOS F135--Microcomputer Spreadsheets--1-3 credits
CTT F130--Introduction to Facilities Maintenance--1 credit
ENVI F130--Introduction to the National Environmental
Policy Act--3 credits
ENVI F160--Internship in Environmental Studies--1-2 credits
ENVI F260--Field Methods for Environmental Technicians--2 credits
HLTH F122--First Aid and CPR--1 credit
RD F250--Grant Writing for Community Development--1-3 credits
TM F130--Introduction to Utility Management--2 credits
Advisor approved elective--1-2 credits - Minimum credits required--10 credits