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Spring Semester 2024 Catalog

Wastewater Quality Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus.

Entrance Dates: Fall
Length of Program: Three Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 9

Program Description: A student in this program will develop basic skills pertaining to the properties of wastewater, and water operations related to collection, treatment and analysis. The terminology and equipment used by the industry along with the mathematics and chemistry and biology applied to wastewater treatment. Laboratory techniques and methods, regulations, licensing, and certification process are included.

Employment Opportunities: There is a growing need for wastewater quality technicians to support the needs of local (city/county), and state municipalities as well as other business and industry involved in treating and delivering water. Wastewater technicians are in increasing demand as our population grows and demand for water increases along with the demand for water treatment and wastewater processing. A rewarding career awaits with potential for advancement. Technicians are responsible for collection and treatment of wastewater. This includes chemical and biological treatment, analysis, data recording and reporting, and the use and maintenance of equipment and lab facilities. Safe and proper handling of materials is stressed.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 9 credits

ESCI 1140WASTEWATER TREATMENT

3

ESCI 1160INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT

4

 

CHET 1300CHEMICAL LITERATURE AND PORTFOLIO

2

OR

CHET 2990INTERNSHIP

2

 

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program, Fall Start

PROGRAM NAME: Wastewater Quality Technician

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

ESCI 1160INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT

4

Year 1 Spring Semester

ESCI 1140WASTEWATER TREATMENT

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

CHET 1300CHEMICAL LITERATURE AND PORTFOLIO

2

OR

CHET 2990INTERNSHIP

2