Wastewater Treatment Operations, Advanced Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate of Specialization
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Wastewater Treatment Operator-7: Perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions relating to water flow, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage, and hydraulic and organic loading.
- Wastewater Treatment Operator-3: Describe the specifications, installation, and operation of typical devices used in backflow prevention and testing and explain their proper installation.
- Wastewater Treatment Operator-6: Explain the basic principles of preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
- Wastewater Treatment Operator-5: Compare and contrast wastewater treatment unit processes including preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWS-134 | Pumps, Motors & Valves | 3 |
| CWS-204 | Applied Hydraulics | 3 |
| CWS-214 | Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Certificate 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.