2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Water Environment Technology - Advanced Certificate
Program Code: CTA.35827
The vast majority of water and wastewater treatment plant operators work for local governments. Some work for private water supply and sanitary
services companies, many of which provide operation and management services to local governments on a contract basis.
Graduation from this program will prepare you to make application to write the Wastewater Class “D” Operator Certification examination and the entrylevel
waterworks certification examinations.
Required Courses
Course Credits Course Title Completed
CHM 105W 5 Technical Chemistry I
OR
CHM 111 (5) General and Inorganic Chemistry I AND
CHM 112 (5) General and Inorganic Chemistry II
CST 133W 4 Computer Concepts & Competencies
MTH --- 4 Any Approved Intermediate Algebra Course
WET 110 3 Water Treatment Technologies
WET 112 3 Wastewater Treatment Technologies
WET 210 3 Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies
WET 212 3 Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
WET 215 3 Water Quality Analysis And Wet Instrumentation
WET 220 3 Water Quality Analysis and Microbiology
WET 244 3 Water/Wastewater Utility Equipment Maintenance
WET 265 4 Practicum In Water/Wastewater Treatment
Math Requirement Alternatives
Course Credits Course Title Completed
ENV 100W 3 Environmental Regulations
ENV 151W 2.7 HAZWOPER Training
ENV 153 1.3 Confined Space Training
GLG 130 4 Environmental Geology
GLG 230 2 Introductory Field Methods In Hydrogeology
38/43 TOTAL CREDITS
1. A Grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in WET 110, WET 112, WET 210, WET 212, WET 220 and WET 244.
2. This certificate may be met by either CHM 105 alone, or the sequence of CHM 111 and CHM 112.
3. The MTH approved Intermediate Algebra Course requirement can also be met with an accoptable score on the currnet college assessment instrument.
To meet minimum graduation requirements, credits may be replaced from the “Recommended Electives” course list above.
4. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
5. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
6. If you plan to pursue an advanced degree, see pages ADVANVED_DEGREE_PAGES for special transfer agreements.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Title IV regulations stipulate that eligible academic programs provide information to students regarding program costs, job placement rates, potential
occupations, and median loan debt. Delta College provides this information for all eligible academic programs on the Delta College Gainful Employmet
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The information listed below is specific to the Water Environ Tech Adv Cert
Water Environ Tech Adv Cert
Total Program Cost (In District): $4,999.80
On-Time Completion Rate: 100.00%
Program Job Placement Rate:
NA
Median Loan Dept:
NA
Additional information for the Water Environ Tech Adv Cert may be found at https://public.delta.edu/communications/gainfulemployment/
306 Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
Delta College 2012-2013