JRYM 434E: ASBESTOS AWARENESS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Spring 2026 |
| Units: | 0 |
| Hours: | 1 lecture per quarter (1 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | This course is limited to students employed with Cupertino Electric. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain how Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) and Presumed Asbestos-Containing Materials (PACM) are typically found in building materials and why they present potential health risks when disturbed
- Recognize the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure and describe how exposure may occur during construction activities
Description
This course covers the hazards of Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) and the steps to identify and avoid exposure to ACM or Presumed Asbestos-Containing Materials (PACM).
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Identify Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) and Presumed Asbestos-Containing Materials (PACM) in the workplace.
- Recognize the health hazards associated with asbestos and apply appropriate measures to avoid exposure.
Course Content
- Key information on identifying Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) and Presumed Asbestos-Containing Materials (PACM) on job sites
- Guidance on recognizing associated health risks and practical steps supervisors can take to reduce or eliminate exposure through proper controls
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. When taught in person, this training must be conducted in a clean classroom with internet access, necessary hardware and software, and course materials, if applicable.
2. When taught online, this course requires access to CEI's Learning Management System (Amplify), continuous access to a computer with the necessary software and hardware to view video content, and a reliable intranet connection.
2. When taught online, this course requires access to CEI's Learning Management System (Amplify), continuous access to a computer with the necessary software and hardware to view video content, and a reliable intranet connection.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Quiz
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
CEI EH&S program and applicable Fed/OSHA and/or Cal/OSHA standards, provided by Cupertino Electric.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
No assignments.
Discipline(s)
Electricity