Wastewater Science, Certificate of Achievement
Wastewater Science, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Wastewater provides students with the technical training they need to pursue a career in the municipal potable water and wastewater industries. Waterworks operators protect public health by ensuring that plant operations comply with state and federally mandated potable water quality and wastewater disposal standards.
Students seeking an Associate Degree in Water Science may choose the Associate in Science in Water to prepare them for a career in potable water treatment, or the Associate in Science in Wastewater to prepare them for a career in wastewater sanitation. Regardless of the option chosen, both paths lead to rewarding careers protecting the health of both the community and the environment at local, state, and federal levels.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| WS V10 | Basic Water and Wastewater Systems | 3 |
| WS V12 | Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| WS V13 | Wastewater Collection | 3 |
| WS V15 | Water Systems Instrumentation and Controls | 3 |
| WS V16 | Water Quality Protection and Cross-Connection Control | 3 |
| WS V17 | Water and Wastewater Hydraulics | 3 |
| WS V18 | Pumps and Motors Maintenance and Operation | 3 |
| WS V20 | Water System Mathematics | 3 |
| WS V21 | Water Chemistry and Bacteriology | 4 |
| WS V25 | Water and Wastewater Management | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 31 | |
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| Total Units for the Certificate | 31 | |
Two Year Plan
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| WS V10 | Basic Water and Wastewater Systems | 3 |
| WS V12 | Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| WS V25 | Water and Wastewater Management | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WS V13 | Wastewater Collection | 3 |
| WS V16 | Water Quality Protection and Cross-Connection Control | 3 |
| WS V18 | Pumps and Motors Maintenance and Operation | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| WS V15 | Water Systems Instrumentation and Controls | 3 |
| WS V20 | Water System Mathematics | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WS V17 | Water and Wastewater Hydraulics | 3 |
| WS V21 | Water Chemistry and Bacteriology | 4 |
| Units/Hours | 7 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 31 | |
One Year Plan
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| WS V10 | Basic Water and Wastewater Systems | 3 |
| WS V12 | Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| WS V15 | Water Systems Instrumentation and Controls | 3 |
| WS V20 | Water System Mathematics | 3 |
| WS V25 | Water and Wastewater Management | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WS V13 | Wastewater Collection | 3 |
| WS V16 | Water Quality Protection and Cross-Connection Control | 3 |
| WS V17 | Water and Wastewater Hydraulics | 3 |
| WS V18 | Pumps and Motors Maintenance and Operation | 3 |
| WS V21 | Water Chemistry and Bacteriology | 4 |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 31 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, microbiology, and math as they relate to the water industry.
- Understand the foundational engineering and operations used in wastewater collection systems and at wastewater treatment facilities.
- Tie collection system criteria and wastewater treatment requirements to local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Understand the state licensing requirements for entering into and advancing in the water industry.