Wastewater Collection Systems, Stackable Certificates of Specialization
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Water & Wastewater Fundamentals
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
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- Define common terminology pertaining to collections system components, design, and management as well as inspection and quality control.
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- Given a wastewater collection map book, identify pipeline dimensions, pipe construction materials, direction of flow, and location of valves, services and lift stations.
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- Perform basic mathematical computations and conversions relating to wastewater collection systems, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage, and hydraulic and organic loading.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWS-100 | Career Pathways in Water & Wastewater | 3 |
| CWS-101 | Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater | 3 |
| CWS-102 | Calculations in Water & Wastewater | 3 |
| CWS-107 | Safety in Water & Wastewater | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Wastewater Collection Systems
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
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- Describe in detail basic underground location and leak detection, trenching and shoring, and backfill and compaction methods of construction used in the field.
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- Describe the nine basic cleaning methods and basic principles involved in hydraulic and mechanical cleaning methods.
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- List and describe the operation of common valves used in a wastewater collection system.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWS-132 | Wastewater Collection Systems | 3 |
| CWS-134 | Pumps, Motors & Valves | 3 |
| CWS-282 | Cross-Connection Control Specialist | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Advanced Wastewater Collection Systems
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
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- Perform basic mathematical computations and conversions relating to wastewater collection systems, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage, and hydraulic and organic loading.
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- Describe the nine basic cleaning methods and basic principles involved in hydraulic and mechanical cleaning methods.
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- Identify the types and functions of pipes and fittings used in wastewater collection system design and management.
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- Describe in detail basic underground location and leak detection, trenching and shoring, and backfill and compaction methods of construction used in the field.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWS-106 | Electrical & Instrumentation Processes | 3 |
| CWS-204 | Applied Hydraulics | 3 |
| CWS-232 | Advanced Wastewater Collection Systems | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Certificates of Specialization
Students who complete the requirements above qualify for a certificate in that area of emphasis. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.