Environmental Technology
	This progressive, nationally recognized program has a 9th and 10th grade focus on life sciences that enables students to learn how protection of the natural environment is inextricably linked to the protection of public health. Environmental Technology uses science, engineering, conservation, communication and economics to protect and enhance public health and the environment. 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to transfer up to nine college credits to the Environmental Technology program at Cape Cod Community College. Renewable energy, aquaculture, energy efficiency and health and safety are emphasized in a project-based curriculum. Students are prepared to take the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Tests. Students also receive certification in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-hour training including CPR and First Aid certification.
Career Opportunities High School Air Quality Technician Air Sample & Monitoring Technician Decontamination Technician Emergency Spill Response Technician Fisheries Technician Global Positioning System Technician Radon Inspector Solid Waste Analyst Solid Waste Landfill Technician Wastewater Analyst 2-Year College Cartography / Mapping Technician Environmental Web Crawler Forestry Technician GIS Technician Hazardous Materials Analyst Hazardous Materials Technician Health and Safety Technician Land Abatement Supervisor / Inspector Leaking Underground Storage Tank Remover Waste Minimization Technician Wildlife Technician 4-Year College Aquatic Ecologist Biological / Microbiological Laboratory Technician Ecologist Technician Rare / Endangered Skpecies Specialsit Solid Waste Analyst Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer Water Analyst Water Treatment Engineer	Skills Your Will Learn Analysis of air, water, and soil pollutants according to EPA standards Basic surveying Hazardous waste sampling, labeling, and handling Solid waste handling and disposal Operate and maintain U-V spectrophotometer Prepare graphics (tables, diagrams, charts, graphs, drawings, maps and photographs) for the purpose of communicating information. Use and maintain flow measuring devices Aquaculture Hydroponics Use of GPS Equipment/Applications Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations
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