TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AUGSBURG · GERMANY
Additional Qualification in Environmental Engineering: Emission Control and Hazardous Incidents
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This program offers an additional qualification in Environmental Engineering, focusing on Emission Control and Hazardous Incidents. It is designed for students in technical degree programs who wish to integrate environmental aspects into their studies, enhance their career prospects in environmental fields, and contribute to sustainable business practices as an in-company environmental officer. The qualification provides the necessary expertise for roles such as environmental officers for emissions, water protection, and waste management, as well as for hazardous incident prevention. The program is offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is pursued alongside your main technical studies. Courses are recognized as elective subjects (AWP) within your primary degree and can also be taken individually. Upon successful completion of the required lectures, you will receive recognized certificates along with your Bachelor's degree.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes lectures covering various environmental protection areas. Some courses can be credited from your main program as elective subjects (AWP).
- Core Modules
- Water Purity and Treatment92
- Air Pollution Control200
- Analytics (Environmental Analytics)296
- Waste Management318
- Environmental Law319
- Specialized Modules
- Noise and Fire Protection317
- Hazardous Incident Prevention412
Careers
This qualification prepares you for roles mandated by German federal laws, such as: - Environmental Officer for Emissions - Environmental Officer for Water Protection - Environmental Officer for Waste Management - Hazardous Incident Prevention Officer
- Environmental Officer (Emissions)
- Environmental Officer (Water Protection)
- Environmental Officer (Waste Management)
- Hazardous Incident Prevention Officer
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for this program?
- Applicants must be properly enrolled at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in a technical degree program such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Rescue Engineering, or Environmental and Process Engineering.
- How do I apply for this additional qualification?
- You enroll in individual courses during the general AWP (Advanced Studies Project) enrollment period. This enrollment also serves as your registration for the examination.
- Are there any tuition fees for this program?
- No specific tuition fees are mentioned for this program, as courses are offered as part of AWP events for enrolled students. You can enroll in individual courses during the general AWP enrollment period.
- What career opportunities does this qualification provide?
- This qualification prepares you for roles such as Environmental Officer for Emissions, Water Protection, Waste Management, and Hazardous Incident Prevention Officer, as mandated by German federal laws.
- What is the duration of this program?
- The program is pursued alongside your main technical studies, and you can take up to four courses per semester depending on your study progress.
Entry requirements
EnrollmentProper enrollment at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in one of the following degree programs: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Rescue Engineering, Environmental and Process Engineering.
For students in the Environmental and Process Engineering program: Courses like Water Purity and Treatment, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Analytics, Waste Management, and Environmental Law in your main study program cover analogous content and are counted towards the certificate without additional enrollment. However, to obtain the specific certificates, you may need to take additional modules. - For the 'Environmental Engineering - Emission Control' certificate, you must additionally take the AWP subject 318 Noise and Fire Protection. - For the 'Environmental Engineering - Emission Control - Hazardous Incidents' certificate, you must additionally take the AWP subjects 317 Noise and Fire Protection and 412 Hazardous Incident Prevention.
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Courses are offered as part of the AWP (Advanced Studies Project) events, and students can enroll in individual courses during the general AWP enrollment period. Up to four courses can be taken per semester, depending on your study progress. Enrollment also serves as registration for the exam.
How to apply
1. Enroll in CoursesRegister for individual courses during the designated AWP enrollment period.
2. Attend CoursesParticipate in lectures and practical sessions. Up to four courses can be taken per semester.
3. Complete ExamsYour course enrollment also serves as your registration for the respective examinations.
Accreditation
The qualification meets the requirements for Environmental Officers for Emissions, Water Protection, and Waste Management as stipulated by relevant German federal laws (§ 7 Nr. 2 BImSchV and § 64 WHG).
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for this program?
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Applicants must be properly enrolled at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in a technical degree program such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Rescue Engineering, or Environmental and Process Engineering.
How do I apply for this additional qualification?
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You enroll in individual courses during the general AWP (Advanced Studies Project) enrollment period. This enrollment also serves as your registration for the examination.
Are there any tuition fees for this program?
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No specific tuition fees are mentioned for this program, as courses are offered as part of AWP events for enrolled students. You can enroll in individual courses during the general AWP enrollment period.
What career opportunities does this qualification provide?
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This qualification prepares you for roles such as Environmental Officer for Emissions, Water Protection, Waste Management, and Hazardous Incident Prevention Officer, as mandated by German federal laws.
What is the duration of this program?
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The program is pursued alongside your main technical studies, and you can take up to four courses per semester depending on your study progress.