Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9752
Course Name
CCAC Wastewater Operator Certificate Program
Contact Hours
180.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Community College of Allegheny County
Primary Contact
Jennifer Cowans
jcowans@ccac.edu
4127887352 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 exams 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 Technology; Wastewater Land Applications and Solids Handling; Activated Sludge Basics and cBOD Removal; Activated Sludge Nitrification/Denitrification; Wastewater Advanced Topics;
Target Audience
Any operator interested in becoming a licensed operator in Pennsylvania
Training Format
Classroom