Water Distribution Operations, 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:
- Water Distribution System Operations-1
- Identify sources and characteristics of water common to water distribution systems.
- Water Distribution System Operations-4
- Using calculations and conversions, determine water flow, pressure, volume, velocity and force, and chemical dosage used in water distribution systems.
- Water Distribution System Operations-10
- Specify necessary procedures needed to safely complete field work in a water distribution system.
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 | |
Water Distribution Operations
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Water Distribution System Operations-3
- Identify drinking water public health hazards and water quality standards common to the industry.
- Water Distribution System Operations-4
- Using calculations and conversions, determine water flow, pressure, volume, velocity and force, and chemical dosage used in water distribution systems.
- Water Distribution System Operations-6
- Explain principles of pump operation for the types of pumps used in water distribution systems including common problems, necessary adjustments, and typical packing gland problems.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWS-106 | Electrical & Instrumentation Processes | 3 |
| CWS-130 | Water Distribution Systems | 3 |
| CWS-134 | Pumps, Motors & Valves | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Advanced Water Distribution Operations
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Water Distribution System Operations-5
- Identify and compare methods used to handle, install and repair water distribution pipe.
- Water Distribution System Operations-7
- Explain the electrical principles involved in control circuits common to water distribution systems.
- Water Distribution System Operations-8
- Explain the required safe handling and storage of chlorine used in water distribution systems.
- Water Distribution System Operations-11
- Compare and contrast factors considered in the selection of pipe and different types of water meters.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWS-110 | Laboratory Analysis for Water & Wastewater | 3 |
| CWS-204 | Applied Hydraulics | 3 |
| CWS-230 | Advanced Water Distribution 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.