Institute Name : College of the Canyons

Course Name : Water Systems Technology AS Degree

Course Type : Undergraduate

Education Level : 4

Duration : 2 Years

Method of Delivery : Classroom

Pre Requirements : High School Diploma, IELTS 6.0

Language Level : B1

Visa Type : 25

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Intakes : September

Course Description :

The Water Systems Technology Program offers both an Associate of Science Degree and a Certificate of Achievement.

The only difference between the Degree and the Certificate is the completion of the college’s general education requirements. The Degree is 21 program units + 39 general education units (for a total of 60 units) and the Certificate is 21 program units.

Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement: Water Systems Technology
Water Systems Technology is the study of water treatment processes, distribution processes, and wastewater processes. The program is designed to prepare students seeking a career in drinking water treatment and distribution or wastewater.

The Water Systems Technology program also provides instruction for water and wastewater industry personnel interested in career advancement as well as continuing education opportunities for State certified Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operators for certification renewal.

Coursework will help prepare students for various certification examinations given by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Upon completion of the program, students will acquire skills and knowledge in water treatment concepts, wastewater treatment concepts, chemical dosage techniques, water distribution, water chemistry, water quality, water mathematical calculations and other skills needed throughout this vital industry.

The students completing the program can become employed as a distribution operator, water treatment plant operator, water service representative, water quality specialist, wastewater collection worker and/or wastewater treatment operator.

Degree and Certificate Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment in the water and wastewater industry.

Program Requirements Units Required: 21

WATER-120
Introduction to Water Systems Technology | 3.0 units
WATER-130
Waterworks Mathematics | 3.0 units
WATER-131
Advanced Waterworks Mathematics | 3.0 units
WATER-132
Water Supply | 3.0 units
WATER-135
Water Quality | 3.0 units

Plus six units from the following:
WATER-140
Water Distribution Operator I | 3.0 units
WATER-141
Water Distribution Operator II | 3.0 units

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WATER-150
Water Treatment Plant Operation Processes I | 3.0 units
WATER-151
Water Treatment Plant Operation Processes II | 3.0 units

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WATER-160
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal I | 3.0 units
WATER-161
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal II | 3.0 units

Career Tree Levels

Water Systems Technology

Be part of something meaningful by working with a team of water professionals to provide safe and reliable drinking water vital to the health and welfare of your community.
Operate, maintain, and design complex water systems as a steward of the environment.
Use advanced technology to measure, treat, distribute, reclaim, and recycle water and wastewater for beneficial use in our diverse ecosystem.

Career Focus: Prepared for state certifications, immediate employment, and further education.

Level 1 - Entry Level Careers

Level 2 - Technical Careers

Level 3 - Professional Careers

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