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Pathway: Environmental Service Systems
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
AGPF01.01 | Environmental Service Systems | #2: Introduction to Environmental Service Systems                                     #4: Research in Natural Resources and Biotechnology                             #6: Environmental Systems | Use analysis procedures to plan and evaluate environmental service impacts. | Use instrumentation to monitor samples. | Operate basic laboratory equipment and environment monitoring instruments (e.g., pH meter/ISE meter, compound microscope/dissecting microscope, sound level measuring devices, turbidimeter, conductivity meter, [NAME], HNMU).
 |  |  |  |  | Perform chemical laboratory sample preparation.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform analytical separation techniques.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform spectroscopic analysis using instruments such as  spectrophotometer/ auto spectrophotometer, AA/graphite furnace, ICP, GC/MS, [NAME], [NAME], IR, FTIR X-ray diffraction [NAME], mercury analyzer, FID/PID analyzer, and [NAME].
 |  |  |  |  | Operate advanced laboratory and field equipment and instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, bomb calorimeter, geiger mueller counter, explosimeters specific gas meters, [NAME], microwave).
 |  |  |  |  | Use computers to interface with chemical analytical instruments.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform instrumental analysis (e.g., mass spectrometers, chromatographs, electron microscopes).
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Calibrate and service instruments on a timely schedule to maintain environmental instrumentation. | Maintain instruments using gas systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Calibrate chemical analytical instruments.
 |  |  |  |  | Operate and maintain flow instrument systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Operate and maintain pressure test instruments (e.g., manometers, vacuum pumps, pressure and vacuum gages).
 |  |  |  |  | Service thermal measuring instruments.
 |  |  |  |  | Service physical property (e.g., sample control) measuring instruments.
 |  |  |  |  | Service chemical property measuring instruments (e.g., O2 meter, spectrophotometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, inductively coupled plasma, ion chromatography, infrared).
 |  |  |  | Apply statistics, charts, and scattergrams to measure and monitor operations. | Apply basic statistics concepts.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret scattergrams.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze probability theories.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine control limits.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine process capability.
 |  |  |  |  | Prepare and evaluate charts.
 |  |  |  |  | Conduct process improvement studies.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret quantitative and graphic output from chemical analysis instruments.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
AGPF01.02 | Environmental Service Systems | #6: Environmental Systems | Identify public policies and regulations impacting environmental services to determine their effect on facility operation. | Consult reliable resources or training to identify the major laws impacting environmental services. | Identify key components of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
 |  |  |  |  | Identify requirements of Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA).
 |  |  |  |  | Identify requirements of waste and material transportation.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe job-related activities subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
 |  |  |  |  | Describe requirements of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
 |  |  |  |  | Explain requirements of Clean Water Act.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain requirements of Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
 |  |  |  |  | Explain requirements of Clean Air Act.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify requirements of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify key components of (______)ISO 14000.
AGPF01.03 | Environmental Service Systems | #7: Soil and Water in the Environment | Apply scientific principles to environmental services. | Apply meteorological knowledge to recognize weather systems and weather patterns. | Identify the components of the earth’s atmosphere.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain basic meteorology principles.
 |  |  |  | Describe soil compositions and properties to demonstrate knowledge of soil science. | Describe soil geology.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe composition of soil.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the biological properties of soil.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify the physical properties of soil.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the chemical properties of soil.
 |  |  |  |  | Test soil samples to determine characteristics.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain classification of soil water.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the relationship between soil classifications and land use.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Explain well design and groundwater supplies to demonstrate knowledge of hydrology. | Explain hydrology.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain geological and meteorological principles affecting groundwater supply.
 |  |  |  |  | Conduct channel flow analysis.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify basic criteria for water well design.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify differences in groundwater potential.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify environmental hazards associated with groundwater supplies.
 |  |  |  | Discuss properties, classifications and functions in order to understand wetland principles. | Explain wetlands classification.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the function of wetlands.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the living components of wetland habitats.
 |  |  |  |  | Delineate wetlands.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify techniques used in wetland management, enhancement and restoration programs.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify principles used in wetland mitigation and restoration.
 |  |  |  | Discuss properties, classifications and functions in order to understand watershed principles. | Identify properties of watersheds.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain watershed management.
 |  |  |  |  | Delineate watersheds.
 |  |  |  |  | Assess source water.
 |  |  |  | Use chemical analysis to conduct tests. | Explain basic chemistry principles (e.g., elements, compounds).
 |  |  |  |  | Apply chemical laboratory skills.
 |  |  |  | Perform common microbiology procedures to examine cell types and conduct tests. | Conduct bioassay tests.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify groups of microorganisms.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze factors affecting microbial growth.
 |  |  |  | Apply sampling techniques and other assessments to demonstrate background knowledge of microbiology. | Apply microbiological principles and procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain immunological procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe roles of microorganisms in the environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain microbial growth.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe influence of environmental factors on microbes.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate the use of fundamental statistics in sampling practices.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
AGPF01.04 | Environmental Service Systems | #8: Environmental Service Systems Operations | Operate environmental service systems (e.g., pollution control, water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and energy) to manage a facility environment. | Use pollution control measures to maintain a safe facility environment. | Identify types of pollution (e.g., ground, surface water, air, noise, radioactive contamination).
 |  |  |  |  | Identify presence of pollution.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe environmental impact from industrial and non-industrial processes.
 |  |  |  |  | Quantify extent of pollution.
 |  |  |  |  | Locate and monitor sources of  pollution.
 |  |  |  |  | Conduct remediation activities.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor remediation activities.
 |  |  |  |  | Establish pollution management and prevention program.
 |  |  |  | Apply principles of solid waste management (landfill) to manage safe disposal of all categories of waste. | Collect solid waste materials.
 |  |  |  |  | Treat solid waste materials.
 |  |  |  |  | Manage solid waste systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify characteristics of solid waste treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify the risks associated with solid waste accumulation and disposal.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe methods of site identification and acceptance.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain sanitary landfill operating procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor sanitary landfill procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe methods to operate a composting facility.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe methods to incinerate solid waste.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe recycling methods.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Apply drinking water treatment operations principles to assure safe water at a facility. | Identify characteristics of drinking water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the aeration process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the mixing, coagulation and flocculation processes in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the filtration and sedimentation process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the water-softening process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the stabilization process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the corrosion-control process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the disinfection process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the iron and manganese removal processes in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe taste and odor control in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the demineralization processes in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor the fluoridation process in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify facility operational problems in water treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify methods for backflow prevention.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Apply wastewater treatment operations principles to manage wastewater disposal in keeping with rules and regulations. | Identify characteristics of wastewater treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Sample wastewater.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe wastewater collection systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze the constituents of wastewater entering wastewater treatment facility.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the mixing, coagulation and flocculation processes in wastewater treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the disinfection process in wastewater treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the treatment train, effluent disposal, and biosolids management in wastewater.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze process optimization for the treatment train, effluent disposal, and biosolids management in wastewater treatment.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze treatment process control for the treatment train, effluent disposal, and biosolids management in wastewater.
 |  |  |  |  | Inspect and maintain equipment for the treatment train, effluent disposal, and biosolids management in wastewater.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe common facility operational problems.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify methods for cross-connection and backflow prevention.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Apply hazardous materials management principles to assure a safe facility and to comply with applicable regulations. | Describe risks related to hazardous materials.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe health and safety practices to reduce risks from hazardous materials.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate appropriate responses for major types of hazardous materials disasters (e.g., chemical, fire and explosion, general safety hazards) (FRA, FRO, HMT, HMS).
 |  |  |  |  | Describe appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 |  |  |  |  | Explain hazardous substance regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate ability to obtain and use information addressing hazardous substance release.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate safe handling procedures for hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate laboratory results.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate methods for identifying hazardous material.
 |  |  |  |  | Detect hazardous materials.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform site evaluation for hazardous material risk.
 |  |  |  |  | Retrieve and evaluate hazardous materials and hazardous waste sample data.
 |  |  |  |  | Respond to mock hazardous materials emergency situations.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe use of equipment related to hazardous materials and hazardous-waste operations.
 |  |  |  |  | Prepare hazardous materials for transportation and storage in accordance with regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate ability to operate treatment and disposal systems for hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
 |  |  |  |  | Maintain required documents for hazardous-materials and hazardous-waste management activities.
 |  |  |  |  | Audit regulatory compliance.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Explore conventional and alternative supplies to define energy sources. | Identify conventional energy sources and their environmental impact.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify alternate energy sources and their environmental impact.
AGPF01.05 | Environmental Service Systems | #3: Power Systems                    #5: Internship in Environmental Service Systems                        #9: Surveying and Mapping the Environment | Use tools, equipment, machinery and technology to accomplish tasks in environmental services. | Use technological tools to map land, facilities, and infrastructure. | Apply surveying and mapping principles to make site measurements and map facility accesses and infrastructure.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply basic drafting skills to create working drawings.
 |  |  |  |  | Use CADD fundamentals to create specialized documents.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply cartographic skills.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply surveying skills.
 |  |  |  |  | Use geo-spatial analysis processes for an environmental services application.