What you will learn
- Recognition of workplace health hazards
- Air monitoring concepts and sampling methods
- Noise exposure and heat stress fundamentals
- Respiratory protection and PPE considerations
- Recordkeeping and reporting basics
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Industrial Hygiene Technician
Workplace health hazard recognition, exposure monitoring, and safety compliance fundamentals.
Who should enroll
- Individuals seeking entry into safety or occupational health roles
- Career changers looking for technical, safety-focused work
- Workers who want to expand into health and compliance roles
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma
- No prior industrial hygiene experience required
- All adults and 11th and 12th grade high school students may enroll (a GED or diploma is required for employment)
Career outlook and earning potential
Entry-Level Technician
~$35+ per hour
Experienced Technician
~$50+ per hour
Actual pay varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. Figures shown are illustrative.
Completion
- ATI Course Completion Certificate
- Eligibility for regionally accredited college credit through Columbia Southern University (CSU)
Completion of any course does not constitute DOE qualification, site qualification, or employment authorization.