WATER &WASTEWATERTECHNOLOGY

WATER &WASTEWATERTECHNOLOGY

MAJORS & COURSE INFORMATION

The courses, certificates and degrees in this major are designed to prepare students for employment by municipal drinking water and wastewater agencies and private industrial treatment facilities. Careers in water/wastewater technology generally involve the administration, operation, and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, drinking water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.

STATE-OF-THE-ART-EDUCATION

Cuyamaca’s innovative Water & Wastewater Technology Program provides pre-employment training in water and wastewater technology as well as advanced courses for water industry employees seeking career advancement.

Courses prepare students for certification examinations administered by the State of California as well as those administered by professional associations supporting the water and wastewater industry.

Our instructors are experienced water and wastewater professionals, experts who are knowledgeable of current, best-of-breed industry practices. Classes are built around practical examples of real-world scenarios, demonstrations, and field trips (where possible) to maximize the students understanding of course topics. Internships are also available.

Point Loma Wastewater

Treatment Plant

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Governing Board Members: Greg Barr; Bill Garrett; Edwin Hiel; Debbie Justeson; Mary Kay RosinskiStudent Members: Jocelyn Estrada; Zack Gianino Chancellor: Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D.

Cuyamaca College President: Mark J. Zacovic, Ph.D.

July 2014

Select at least nine units from the following:WWTR 103 - Water Resources ManagementWWTR 105 - Water Conservation Principles and PracticesWWTR 114 - Basic Plant Operations: Wastewater TreatmentWWTR 115 - Wastewater Reclamation and ReuseWWTR 270 - Public Works SupervisionWWTR 280 - Backflow Tester TrainingWWTR 282 - Cross Connection Control SpecialistWWTR 284 - Cross Connection Control Specialist–Reclaimed

WaterWWTR 290 - Cooperative Work ExperienceWWTR 267 - Wastewater Collection Systems II

V. WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATORAssociate in Science Degree Requirements: WWTR 101 - Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 102 - Calculations in Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 104 - Applied HydraulicsWWTR 106 - Introduction to Electrical and Instrumentation WWTR 110 - Laboratory Analysis for Water & WastewaterWWTR 114 - Basic Plant Operations: Wastewater TreatmentWWTR 120 - Advanced Plant Operations: Wastewater

Treatment

Select at least nine units from the following:WWTR 103 - Water Resources ManagementWWTR 105 - Water Conservation Principles and PracticesWWTR 112 - Basic Plant Operations: Water TreatmentWWTR 115 - Wastewater Reclamation and ReuseWWTR 130 - Water Distribution SystemsWWTR 132 - Wastewater Collection SystemsWWTR 134 - Mechanical MaintenanceWWTR 267- Wastewater Collection Systems IIWWTR 268 - Introduction to Membrane Plant OperationWWTR 270 - Public Works SupervisionWWTR 280 - Backflow Tester TrainingWWTR 282 - Cross Connection Control SpecialistWWTR 290 - Cooperative Work Experience

VI. BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION CONTROLAssociate in Science Degree Requirements: WWTR 101 - Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 102 - Calculations in Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 104 - Applied HydraulicsWWTR 130 - Water Distribution SystemsWWTR 280 - Backflow Tester TrainingWWTR 282 - Cross Connection Control SpecialistWWTR 284 - Cross Connection Control Specialist–Reclaimed

Water

Select at least nine units from the following:WWTR 103 - Water Resources ManagementWWTR 105 - Water Conservation Principles and PracticesWWTR 106 - Introduction to Electrical and Instrumentation WWTR 110 - Laboratory Analysis for Water & WastewaterWWTR 115 - Wastewater Reclamation and ReuseWWTR 132 - Wastewater Collection SystemsWWTR 134 - Mechanical MaintenanceWWTR 290 - Cooperative Work Experience

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester* Chemist Construction Inspector Construction Laborer/Supervisor Cross-Connection Control Specialist Electronic Technician* Engineer, Civil & Electrical Engineering Technician Equipment Technician GIS/Mapping Specialist Groundwater Management Specialist Instrumentation and Control Technician Irrigation Consultant Irrigation System Designer Laboratory Assistant Landscape Water Auditor Leak Detection Technician* Marine Biologist Mechanical Systems Technician Meter Reader Meter Maintenance Technician Plant Operator Plant Process Control Technician Reclaimed Water Specialist Reservoir Keeper Survey Technician Underground Utilities Locator Utility Worker Water Conservation Specialist Watershed Caretaker/Manager Water Sampler Water Treatment Plant Operator Water Usage Auditor Wastewater Reclamation Plant Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Wastewater Treatment Superintendent Water Distribution Systems Operator* Water Quality and Treatment Manager Water Systems Technician* Bachelors Degree recommended

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREESStudents who complete all of the prescribed core and elective course requirements within a specific major, plus a minimum of 24 required General Education requirements may qualify for an Associate in Science Degree in that major. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the stated deadlines in the College Academic Calendar each semester.

CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTStudents who complete only the major requirements may qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in each of the majors listed above. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the stated deadlines in the College Academic Calendar each semester.

WATER, WASTEWATER AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONSIn addition to the Certificates of Achievement and Associate in Science Degrees, many of the courses in each of the majors in this program meet the specialized training requirements and prepare students for a wide variety of certification examinations offered by organizations such as the California Department of Public Health, the State Water Resources Control Board, the American Water Works Association, the American Backflow Prevention Association, the California Landscape Contractors Association, the Irrigation Association, and the California Water Environment Association. Obtaining these certifications is either required by employers or can be very beneficial to applicants in securing jobs in these career fields.

COURSE/PROGRAM INFORMATION

I. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTAssociate in Science Degree Requirements:WWTR 101 - Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 103 - Water Resources ManagementWWTR 105 - Water Conservation Principles and PracticesWWTR 115 - Wastewater Reclamation and ReuseWWTR 290 - Cooperative Work ExperienceOH 120 - Fundamentals of Ornamental HorticultureOH 170 - Plant Materials – Trees and ShrubsOH 221 - Landscape Construction – Irrigation and CarpentryOH 250 - Landscape Water ManagementOH 290 - Cooperative Work Experience(Credit for WWTR 290 OR OH 290 - not both)

Select two of the following:WWTR 102 - Math Calculations for Water & WastewaterWWTR 112 - Basic Treatment Plant Operations – WaterWWTR 114 - Basic Treatment Plant Operations – WastewaterWWTR 130 - Basic Water Distribution SystemsWWTR 132 - Basic Wastewater Collection SystemsWWTR 280 - Backflow Tester TrainingWWTR 282 - Cross-Connection Control SpecialistWWTR 284 - Cross-Connection Control Specialist – Reclaimed

Water

Select two of the following:OH 102 - Xeriscape: Water Conservation in the LandscapeOH 140 - SoilsOH 174 - Turf & Ground Cover ManagementOH 220 - Landscape Construction – Concrete & MasonryOH 235 - Principles of Landscape IrrigationOH 238 - Irrigation System DesignOH 255 - Sustainable Urban Landscapes

NOTE: In addition to preparing students for entry level jobs in the water and wastewater field, courses in this major prepare students to transfer to a number of four-year college or university degree programs, including Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, and Natural Resources Management.

II. WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORAssociate in Science Degree Requirements:WWTR 101 - Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 102 - Calculations in Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 104 - Applied HydraulicsWWTR 106 - Introduction to Electrical & Instrumentation WWTR 110 - Laboratory Analysis for Water/WastewaterWWTR 112 - Basic Plant Operations: Water TreatmentWWTR 117 - Advanced Plant Operations: Water Treatment

Select at least nine units from the following:WWTR 103 - Water Resources ManagementWWTR 105 - Water Conservation Principles and PracticesWWTR 114 - Basic Plant Operations: Wastewater TreatmentWWTR 115 - Wastewater Reclamation and ReuseWWTR 130 - Water Distribution SystemsWWTR 132 - Wastewater Collection SystemsWWTR 134 - Mechanical MaintenanceWWTR 265- Water Distribution Systems IIWWTR 268 - Introduction to Membrane Plant OperationWWTR 270 - Public Works SupervisionWWTR 280 - Backflow Tester TrainingWWTR 282 - Cross Connection Control SpecialistWWTR 290 - Cooperative Work Experience

III. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OPERATIONSAssociate in Science Degree Requirements: WWTR 101 - Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 102 - Calculations in Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 104 - Applied HydraulicsWWTR 106 -Introduction to Electrical & InstrumentationWWTR 130 - Water Distribution SystemsWWTR 134 - Mechanical MaintenanceWWTR 265 - Water Distribution Systems II

Select at least nine units from the following:WWTR 103 - Water Resources ManagementWWTR 105 - Water Conservation Principles and PracticesWWTR 110 - Laboratory Analysis for Water/WastewaterWWTR 112 - Basic Plant Operations: Water TreatmentWWTR 115 - Wastewater Reclamation and ReuseWWTR 270 - Public Works SupervisionWWTR 280 - Backflow Tester TrainingWWTR 282 - Cross Connection Control SpecialistWWTR 284 - Cross Connection Control Specialist–Reclaimed WaterWWTR 290 - Cooperative Work Experience

IV. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMSAssociate in Science Degree Requirements: WWTR 101 - Fundamentals of Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 102 - Calculations in Water & Wastewater TechnologyWWTR 104 - Applied HydraulicsWWTR 106 - Introduction to Electrical and InstrumentationWWTR 132 - Wastewater Collection SystemsWWTR 134 - Mechanical MaintenanceWWTR 267 - Wastewater Collection Systems II