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Environmental & Applied Technology

Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate of Specialization

Program Learning Outcomes

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

  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-2
    • Identify the characteristics and sources of municipal sewage.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-4
    • Describe the basic principles of conventional wastewater treatment.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator-8
    • Recognize and comment on safety procedures applicable to service and operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems, including potential problems.

Certificate Requirements

CWS-106Electrical & Instrumentation Processes3
CWS-110Laboratory Analysis for Water & Wastewater3
CWS-114Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations3
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.