Applied Technology, Engineering & Physics

Term Effective: Fall 2012

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Description:

The Water Utility Operations Certificate of Achievement Program provides instructional training necessary for entry level positions in the operation of water treatment facilities and water distribution systems as well as assistance in developing the knowledge to pass the required examinations administered by the California Department of Health Services. The program consists of 11.5 units of core requirements plus elective courses for a total of 16 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

1. Qualify to take the Certified Examinations at the Treatment (T2) or Distribution (D2) levels;
2. evaluate careers in water treatment technology;
3. utilize mathematical methods applicable to the fields of water treatment technology and water distribution technology;
4. perform laboratory techniques and measure common water quality parameters related to water treatment parameters, such as turbidity and chlorine residual;
5. meet current industry standards of training for the safe operation of a water treatment plant and delivery of water in a distribution system;
6. evaluate and regulate water treatment processes and equipment including diagnosing system problems and taking effective actions to solve those problems; and
7. comply with regulations ensuring the safety and health of the operator and the public.

Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

Gainful Employment Information:

• 51-8031.00 - Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators

Program specific costs:	$0.00
Estimated course costs/materials fees:	$0.00
Enrollment fees (for California residents):	$736.00
Health Fees:	$36.00
Estimated costs for books and supplies:	$1,664.00
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Total Estimated Costs for this program:	$2,436.00