Academic Catalog

Environmental & Applied Technology

Wastewater Collection Systems Certificate of Specialization

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Wastewater Collection Systems-4
    • Describe in detail basic underground location and leak detection, trenching and shoring, and backfill and compaction methods of construction used in the field.
  • Wastewater Collection Systems-5
    • Describe the nine basic cleaning methods and basic principles involved in hydraulic and mechanical cleaning methods.
  • Wastewater Collection Systems-6
    • List and describe the operation of common valves used in a wastewater collection system.

 Certificate Requirements

CWS-132Wastewater Collection Systems3
CWS-134Pumps, Motors & Valves3
CWS-282Cross-Connection Control Specialist3
Total Units9

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.