This certificate provides technical training for students interested in careers as water system operators. Courses are designed to develop and improve on-the-job skills required to operate water treatment and distribution systems. The program prepares operators for the New Mexico Environment Department water certifications.
Class Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (30 HRS.)
ENVR 119 General Industry Health and Safety (3)
[or]
BLDG 111 Construction Safety (3)
WATR 111 Introduction to Water Treatment and Distribution Systems (2)
WATR 112 Applied Math for Water Operators (4)
WATR 160 Applied Chemistry for Water Treatment Operators (4)
WATR 166 Microbiology for Water Treatment Operators (4)
WATR 215 Permits, Regulations and Water Resource Management (3)
WATR 260 Advanced Water Treatment Technologies (4)
WATR 290 Water Operator Certification Review (3)
NOTE: See First-Year Student Success Course Requirement on Page 8.
TOTAL 30 CREDITS