Hazardous Materials Technician. Technical Committee on Occupational Curriculum Development.

This document describes Montana's postsecondary curriculum to prepare hazardous materials technicians. Basic general education requirements are described. The technical skills and the knowledge associated with each are listed in the following categories: (1) site assessment; (2) sampling materials; (3) handling materials; (4) recording data; (5) laboratory skills; and (6) safety. The certification that should be available to course completers includes that for 40-hour hazardous waste site, 24-hour hazardous materials update, 8-hour emergency first responder awareness level, monitoring well driller/constructor certification (state requirement), and asbestos accreditation. The state and federal laws, rules, and regulations with which the Montana hazardous materials technician must be most familiar are listed. An equipment list for the course and a five-item bibliography also appear. (CML)