The associate degree and certificate of achievement in water utility science covers basic concepts in the operation of water treatment plants, controlling and monitoring water deliveries, water quality control methods, water and wastewater pumping equipment electrical systems repair, and pump repair and maintenance. The program is designed to train new personnel and to enable those already working in the field to upgrade their skills. Typically, the new employee starts as an entry level worker, then advances to other higher levels including lead operator, Operations and Maintenance Supervision, Superintendent and/or Manager.
Water Distribution Degree (11907)/Certificate of Achievement (19625)
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Course
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Units
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Water Utility Science 050, Water Mathematics and Hydraulics
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3
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Water Utility Science 104, Electrical Wiring and Circuits
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3
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Water Utility Science 107, California Water Resources
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3
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Water Utility Science 109, Water Distribution Systems
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3
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Water Utility Science 131, Water Conservation Practitioner
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OR
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3
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Water Utility Science 204, Water Reclamation and Reuse
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Water Utility Science 208, Pumps and Pumping
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3
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Water Utility Science 210, Advanced Water Distribution
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3
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TOTAL
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21
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Water Treatment Degree (19623)/Certificate of Achievement (19624)
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Course
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Units
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Water Utility Science 050, Water Mathematics and Hydraulics
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3
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Water Utility Science 101, Water Treatment Fundamentals
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3
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Water Utility Science 102, Advanced Water Treatment
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3
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Water Utility Science 103, Water Chemistry and Bacteriology
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3
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Water Utility Science 107, California Water Resources
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3
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Water Utility Science 109, Water Distribution Systems
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3
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Water Utility Science 131, Water Conservation Practitioner
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OR
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3
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Water Utility Science 204, Water Reclamation and Reuse
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TOTAL
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21
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Wastewater/Environmental Sanitation Degree (11908)/Certificate of Achievement (21669)
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Course
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Units
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Water Utility Science 050, Water Mathematics and Hydraulics
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3
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Water Utility Science 111, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations
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3
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Water Utility Science 112, Wastewater Treatment Plant Processes
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3
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Water Utility Science 116, Collection Systems
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3
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Water Utility Science 204, Water Reclamation and Reuse
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3
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Water Utility Science 208, Pumps and Pumping
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3
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TOTAL
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18
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Water Utility Supervisor Certificate of Proficiency
This certificate is of interest and value only to those individuals currently holding a California Department of Health Services Distribution Grade 2 or Treatment Grade 2 certification. A course of study for new or future supervisors in the public and private sectors of water distribution and treatment. Covers a selected set of skills and knowledge recognized to provide success in managing work environments. Through the use of practical knowledge and course studies the certificate will encompass projects and its organization and operation; how the public sector functions; supervision; proper communication skills; the management of an organization and the people within that organization. Designed in cooperation of the American Water Works Association for preparation of supervisors in the water industries.
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Course
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Units
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Public Works 075, Public Administration
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3
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Public Works 080/Business 090, Principles of Project Management
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3
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Public Works 082, Project Management: Microsoft® Project
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1
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Management 121/Business 121, Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
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OR
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3
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Management 135, Human Resource Management
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Management 122, Business Communications
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3
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Management 123, Supervision
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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