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Degree Certificate
Areas of Study Water Resources

Water/Wastewater Treatment Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CL.3420

This program is designed to provide entry-level training and upgrading for California water and wastewater public and private agency operators. A student seeking introduction into either water or wastewater fields would benefit by taking the entire course offerings. It is strongly recommended that students complete MATH 101-Basic Algebra and CHEM 2A-Introduction to Chemistry before completing the requirements of the program.

This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:

  • Assess existing methods in water and wastewater treatment technology.
  • Analyze treatment plant’s relationship and responsibility to the community.
  • Evaluate the processes of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and distribution in water treatment.
  • Evaluate the processes of primary sedimentation, oxidation, disinfection, and disposal in wastewater treatment.

Choose your path

Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

6 Units Total
WTT 177
3
Intro to Wastewater Treatment
WTT 177
Units 3
Designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for certification examinations. This course is directed to primarily towards entry-level operators, industrial waste inspection, lab technicians, maintenance personnel, and related occupations. Explains how and why treatment of wastewater protects the environment.
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WTT 180
3
Intro/Water Treatment Tech
WTT 180
Units 3
Note: Students may be required to attend no more than three field trips during the semester

This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water treatment plants and prepares the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year

6 Units Total
WTT 181
3
Intermed Water Treatmt Technol
WTT 181
Units 3
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in WTT 180

This course covers water supply and treatment, historical development of water quality control practices, water sources, public health aspects of water supply, chemical treatment, and evaluation of the various treatment processes. This course will prepare the experienced operator for certification examinations.
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WTT 183
3
Intermed Wastewater Treatment
WTT 183
Units 3
This course will provide the student with a general background in advanced wastewater treatment processes, and prepare the operator for advanced certification examinations.
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Fall Semester, Second Year

6 Units Total
WTT 184
3
Sm Water Systems/Distribution
WTT 184
Units 3
Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher

This course provides the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of small water systems and water distribution systems. It prepares the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Operator Certification Examination.
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WTT 186
3
Adv Wastewater Treatment
WTT 186
Units 3
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in WTT 177 or a grade of C or higher in WTT 183

This course is designed to provide the student with a more in-depth background in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for higher-level certification examinations.
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18

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

Need a print out? Feel free to download and/or print out a copy of the sample program map(s).

Earth & Environment Interest Area Counselors

Nickie McGarry

Faculty Contact Info
Email Contact Nickie McGarry
Department Counseling & Student Services
Phone (530) 242-7956
Location Redding Main Campus | Room 137
Degree M.S., National University
For Appointments (530) 242-7724
Interest Areas Counseling Earth & Environment, Industrial Technology

Haley Carter

Faculty Contact Info
Email Contact Haley Carter
Department Counseling & Student Services
Phone (530) 242-7724
Location Redding Main Campus | Room 101
Degree M.S., National University
For Appointments (530) 242-7724

Academic/Instructional Division Office

Business, Agriculture & Career Technical Education (BACTE)

Contact Info
Phone (530) 242-7560
Location Main Redding Campus | 1023

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