 Environmental Conservation
Jay A. DeTraglia,
Director
Duilio
Viscusi,
Coordinator
Phone:
(518)
736-4330
FAX: (518)
736-4331
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Environmental Conservation includes forestry and natural
resources, operating/maintaining heavy equipment, and
developing an understanding of environmental issues.
Students use hands-on approaches to explore and
understand the complexities of science and math in real
work experience. Recent growth in green business
ventures and environmentally sustainable practices
suggest that future economic operations will be heavily
influenced by environmental concerns. A variety of
renewable energy resources are explored in this program.
Students spend the majority of their time outside and
students must be willing to participate in all types of
weather. Extensive hands-on practical laboratory and
field exercises such as heavy equipment operation,
wildlife management, wood processing, and forestry
management are critical parts of the program.
Students learn to operate backhoes, bulldozers, trucks,
tractors, chainsaws, a band saw mill and a wide variety
of other equipment. Entry level mechanical skills used
in parks and recreation are introduced along with basic
small gasoline engine repair and maintenance.
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Program Objectives:
Prepare students for employment by developing work ethic,
problem solving and leadership skills
Provide foundation and transition for related college studies.
Instill the importance of safety while utilizing equipment and
working with others.
Develop broadly educated individuals in the environmental
conservation fields.
Promote education, curiosity, and creativity in science.
Maintain an atmosphere of student-centered environmental
education that enhances the learning and success of all
students.
All students receive core training by NCCER (National Center
for Construction Education and Research) including: safety,
rigging, blueprint reading, power and hand tools and
mathematics.
All students receive the OSHA 10 hour safety course
certification.
All students receive First Aid and CPR certification
The NYS Logger certification is an option for students
choosing the forestry concentration in their senior year.
Heavy equipment operation students complete Level 1 Heavy
Equipment operation/NCEER curriculum
Elements of Course Content:
Basic Tool Use
Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Surveying
Chain Saw Operation
Wildlife Identification and Habitat
Plant Identification and uses
Introductory Welding
Soil Conservation
Sawmill Operation
Introduction to Aquaculture and Hydroponics
Required Program Components:
Willing to work in all weather conditions
Complete written work on time
Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
Internship participation
Able to participate in rigorous physical activity
Daily attendance and performance
Essential Skills for Success:
Excellent attendance
Ability to lead and follow when working with others
Teamwork
Open to learning new tasks
Knowledge and comprehension of algebra
Career Paths:
Heavy Equipment
Operator
Construction
Landscape Management
Forestry Technician
Logger
Outdoor Recreation
Landscaping
Surveying Assisting
Town/Village/City Employee
Parks Employee
Related Technical and College Studies:
Forestry
Construction Technology
Agricultural Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator
Diesel Technician
Surveying
Aquaculture
Agriculture
Fish and Wildlife
Environmental Law
Articulation Agreements exist with the following
colleges/universities:
Fulton Montgomery
Community College
Morrisville State College
Paul Smiths College
SUNY Cobleskill
Learn more about Articulation Agreements
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