Water Quality Technician, C.C.C.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing water pollution through prevention and remediation.
2. Recognize the importance of water resources and the impact of human activities on them.

Program Information

 The first two courses provide the scientific and mathematics background for students planning to enter the career field. The Special Topics courses satisfy the DEP requirement of completion of a course of study in drinking water plant operator and/or wastewater treatment plant operator in order to qualify to take the operator’s certification licensing test.

Students in this program engage in management of water sources, laboratory analysis of water samples, operation of water/wastewater treatment facilities, maintenance of treatment facility equipment, and troubleshooting process problems. All courses are offered online.

Required Courses

• EVS 1026C - Chemistry and Biology of Natural Waters
• EVS 2005 - Treatment of Water and Wastewater
• EVS 2891 - Hydrology and Quality of Water
• EVS 2942L - Environmental Science Technology Practicum (2 credits required)

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• And one of the following:

• EVS 2930 - Special Topics: Wastewater Treatment Operator C Course
• EVS 2931 - Special Topics: Water Treatment Operator C Course
• EVS 2932 - Special Topics: Water Distribution Operations Level 3

Program Notes

• All courses articulate directly into the Environmental Science Technician, C.C.C. .

Total Certificate Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

More information is available at www.fgc.edu/academics/programs.