Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5677
Course Name
Wastewater Treatment Plant 180-hour Operator Certificate Program
Contact Hours
180.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
HACC - Workforce Development
Primary Contact
Tyra Turner
tmturner@hacc.edu
7177802315 Ext.
Website
Description
Provide a pipeline of qualified WWTP technicians/operators
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
Explain the importance of wastewater treatment.
Describe the common ways that wastewater is treated.
Review chemistry terminology and concepts used in treating wastewater.
Review math operations used to monitor wastewater treatment processes.
Describe the common collection systems used in wastewater treatment.
Identify where pumps are used in the treatment of wastewater.
Describe the applications for flow meters in the treatment of wastewater.
Explain the means by which chemicals are fed into the treatment process.
Review safety/security measures which are imperative at wastewater plants.
Explain the importance of ethics in operating a wastewater treatment plant.
Locate and explain regulations as they apply to a wastewater treatment plant.
Learn the biology that occurs in the wastewater treatment process.
Identify where and how an operator can improve energy efficiency in a plant.
Explain what industrial pretreatment is and how it effects plant operation.
Locate and understand Standa
Target Audience
Individuals in a WWTP seeking advancement, individuals who are unemployed interested in becoming a WWTP Operator, individuals interested in a career change who are interested in becoming a WWTP Operator
Training Format
Classroom