A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Project Period:

1 May 1993-31 August 1996

Federal Funding Source:

Department of Education

Federal:

$513,800

Non-Federal:

513,900

Total:

$1,027,700

Occupational Area(s):

Entry Level Hazardous Materials Management Technician (encompasses several job titles)

Status:

Standards were published in January 1995.

Description of standards document:

The Hazardous Materials Management Technician (HMMT) skill standards are divided into thirteen job functions, which serve as headings for general statements of occupational requirements, skills and knowledge. Within each job function are supporting skills and knowledge that an HMMT must possess to be able to accomplish the job function successfully. A supporting item may apply to more than one job function. Immediately following the job functions is a more detailed breakdown of the supporting knowledge and skills related to the disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, toxicology, physics, and computer technology. Following these related academic skills are statements regarding the application of the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) report to HMMT and the relationship of the Quality Movement to the skills demanded of HMMTs. The final section of this standards publication gives guidance to curriculum developers when they convert the defined skills into educational curricula.

Description of companion document:

The supplement to the standards document includes: industrial scenarios; occupational levels; assessment techniques and procedures; and, a curriculum guide.

Excerpt(s) of a standard:

Evaluate hazardous materials and hazardous waste sample data: Read and interpret blueprints, charts, curves, graphs, maps, plans, and spreadsheets from plotted and tabulated data.

Perform mathematical calculations following existing formulas and reference materials.

Check laboratory and/or field sample analyses by comparing to regulatory limits.

Partners:

Partnership for Environmental Technology Education, National Environmental Training Association, National Environmental Health Association, National Association of Environmental Professionals.

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