For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Recognize and identify the various types of Safety, Health and Environmental hazards in an industrial plant environment and discuss the consequences of these hazards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the various types of hazard controls (administrative, engineering, personal protective equipment) and discuss methods of applying these controls.
- Identify the fourteen elements of PSM (Process Safety Management) and discuss how they work together for the safety of plant personnel.
- Discuss how to respond to various types of emergencies (fires, spills, vapor releases, natural disasters, etc.).
- Discuss the vulnerabilities, risks and threats associated with the process industries (terroristic, cyber security, workplace violence, suspicious activities, etc.).
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify various agents that can present potential safety and health hazards.
- Identify specific categories of hazards of chemicals used in the industry.
- Identify the routes of entry for chemical and biological hazards into the body
- Identify the short-term and long-term impact specific hazards have on individual health and safety.
- Identify various factors which can lead to leaks, spills, releases, and their potential dangers.
- Employ and exhibit attitudes and behaviors that are critical to avoid personal injury, injury to others, or the environment.
- Lecture Short: lectures will be used to emphasize different concepts of the daily lessons.
- Assignments: Students will work selected problems in order to involve the student and assure his or her understanding of the skills required for future work.
- Class Discussions: Questions may be initiated by either the teacher or students at any time during class discussions.
- Examinations: Tests are frequently used to help summarize concepts and emphasize important skills.
- Individual Help: Each student is encouraged to come for the instructor'�s help, providing he or she has been attending class regularly, as he or she has difficulty. Office hours are posted.
To be determined by the instructor.
- Outcome 1 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
- Outcome 2 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and projects.
- Outcome 5 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.