Water Quality Pathway Certificate
Program Description
The Water Quality Pathway Certificate provides foundational coursework that offers pathways to enter the work force at entry level positions as water and wastewater operators advance in job placement, or to continue with additional education and training. Pathway certificate course work alone will not provide sufficient education and/or experience to become certified as Level I operator
Program Outcomes
- Apply the terms and concepts, including the mathematical skills necessary to pass the Level I water and wastewater certification examinations
- Explain the maintenance and operation of water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection systems relative to operator job responsibilities
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| WQT 226 | Wastewater Treatment I Liquid | 3 |
| WQT 261 | Water Distribution | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Term | ||
| WQT 227 | Wastewater Treatment II Solids | 3 |
| WQT 228 | Wastewater Collection | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Term | ||
| WQT 260 | Water Treatment | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 15 | |
Advising Notes
- See advisor for full list of course options