Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6036
Course Name
CCBC Wastewater Operator Certificate Program
Contact Hours
180.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Community College of Beaver County
Primary Contact
Hugh Gallagher
hugh.gallagher@ccbc.edu
7244803567 Ext.
Website
Description
This 180 hour certificate program is designed to help certify new operators in this high demand field. Start to finish, this program offers all the necessary instruction, course work, hands-on training, and exams necessary to prepare to take the final exam toward certification. Combined with on-the-job training and work at a local treatment facility, participants will be ready for their final certification according to a pre-determined schedule provided by the DEP.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
• Wastewater Fundamentals
• Wastewater Collection Systems
• Wastewater Core Basics
• Wastewater Miscellaneous Topics
• Wastewater Lab and Maintenance
• Wastewater Treatment Types
• Wastewater Land Application and Solids Handling
• Activated Sludge Basics and CBOD Removal
• Activated Sludge Nitrification/Denitrification
• Wastewater Advanced Topics
Target Audience
Pre-certification
Training Format
Classroom