Taft College OPEID: 00130900
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Programs: Gainful Employment Disclosure
Program Name: Industrial Health & Safety
Required Program Units: 18 Units
The program is geared towards providing training and education in various aspects of health & safety in the industries (Oil &
Gas, Energy, Construction, Manufacturing, etc). It is ideal for those wishing to learn more about California Occupational Health
Safety Health (Cal OSHA) policies, expectations, and requirements. The program will also be ideal for health & safety officers at
places of business & industry, safety trainers & teachers, operations managers & supervisors, field staff, etc. Students may earn a
Certificate of Achievement
Program Type: Certificate of Achievement (an Associate Degree Option is also available)
*Example of Major Courses
Hazardous Materials
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety
Occupational Safety & Health Standards
Guide to Industrial Hygiene
Program CIP Code: 15.0703, Occupational Health and Safety Technician/Technology
Occupational Outlook
Example of Employment Fields***
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code
29-9012
Other Occupational Choices***
Employment Field
Occupational Health & Safety Technician
Health and Safety Specialist
Salary Range (Per Hour)
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (Generally requires a bachelor’s degree)
Low
Medium
High
Avg Annual Opening
California
$30.41
$38.89
$44.50
200
Kern County
$25.00
$31.81
$41.90
6
Occupational Health & Safety Technicians
Low
Medium
California
$19.85
$25.16
Kern County
$22.85
$29.74
High
$32.63
$33.79
Avg Annual Opening
-
Source: CA Employment Development Dept – Labor Market Information, 2012
*** Additional training or education may be required in some career fields
External Sources and Links for further Occupational Profile Information:
O*Net:
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-9012.00 (Occupational Health & Safety Technician)
California Labor Market
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www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
Program Length:
Certificate Option:
Students can expect to complete the program within 18 months.
Program Costs (Estimated costs and are subject to change)
Certificate Program:
18 Units X $46 Per Unit = $828
Student ID:
$30
Books & Supplies: $939 (The cost is an estimated average and is subject to change)
Potential Debt (Incurred at the completion of the program)
Taft College OPEID: 00130900
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Programs: Gainful Employment Disclosure
N/A: The West Kern Community College District (Taft College) does not participate in any Title IV Federal Student Loan
Programs.
On-Time Completion Rate: N/A
Job Placement Rate: Data information provided by the state
Taft College Link to Student Service Information and Support
(Catalog, Financial Aid, Counseling, Admissions & Records, Class Schedules, Registration, etc)
http://www.taftcollege.edu/student_services/student_services_and_records.shtml
If you:
• Enjoy helping others
• Like to find ways to ensure safety in the workplace
• Enjoy working with your hands
…then consider a career in the Industrial Health & Safety field.
Program Contact
Randy Kizzar, 661-387-1055 randykizzar@gmail.com
Kanoe Bandy, 661-763-7779 KBandy@taftcollege.edu
*Major courses are offered at the North Kern Training Center (WESTEC location).
N/A: Indicates any of the two possible explanations: 1) the program is new and/or recently revised, 2) the low number of completers (<10)
2