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Spring Semester 2024 Catalog

Water 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: 10

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

Employment Opportunities: A rewarding career awaits with potential for advancement. Technicians are responsible for maintaining the operation of high-tech equipment, facilities, and involved in chemistry control, data, and record keeping all involved in the transport of quality water.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 10 credits

ESCI 1150WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

4

ESCI 2020WATER DISTRIBUTION AND BACKFLOW

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: Water Quality Technician

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

ESCI 1150WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

4

Year 1 Spring Semester

ESCI 2020WATER DISTRIBUTION AND BACKFLOW

4

Year 1 Summer Semester

CHET 1300CHEMICAL LITERATURE AND PORTFOLIO

2

OR

CHET 2990INTERNSHIP

2