Hazardous Materials and Waste Management | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlActive ListeningOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementTransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionControl PrecisionOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.

Technology

Facilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareInternet browser softwareInventory management softwareEnterprise application integration software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAerosol metersAir monitoring equipmentAir pollutant monitorsAir sampling devicesAir sampling pumpsAir scrubbersAlpha radiation metersAsbestos sample containersBeta radiation metersBlowersBorescopesBulldozersChemical agent detectorsChemical protective aprons

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-4041.00	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Containment enclosures and negative-pressure units — construct and verify integrity with reduced oversight prior to asbestos abatement in occupied commercial buildings.
Power tools and high-pressure sprayers — operate routinely to remove asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials from structural surfaces in familiar work environments.
Air monitoring equipment and bulk sampling tools — deploy and interpret results independently to confirm hazardous material identification before and during abatement.
Packaged hazardous waste and containerized materials — prepare, label, and manifest for storage or off-site disposal in compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.
Regulatory compliance checklists and site safety plans — apply and adapt to site-specific conditions, recognizing deviations and reporting them to the project supervisor.
Contaminated surfaces and equipment — clean thoroughly using sandblasters, steam cleaners, or filter pumps, verifying results against clearance standards after remediation tasks.
Forklifts and mechanical hoists — operate to load or unload hazardous material containers onto transport vehicles at a waste transfer station or job site.
Emergency spill and contamination response procedures — execute established protocols with limited oversight to contain and limit spread of hazardous substances during an incident.
Time and task schedules — manage personal workflow to meet project milestones while coordinating with co-workers across multiple active abatement zones.
Inventory management software and spreadsheets — enter and track material quantities, disposal records, and equipment inventories accurately for project documentation purposes.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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