Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Technical training for positions in a public works department or manufacturing processing plant.
The Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator curriculum provides trainees with a fundamental knowledge of sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment. After initial coursework in mathematics and chemistry, they'll learn important wastewater treatment procedures. Be sure to set up valuable on-the-job training opportunities so that your employees can apply the skills they've learned in a workplace environment and improve their everyday job performance.
Successful program graduates are able to:
- Describe the principles of chemistry, physics, and bacteriology.
- Discuss the basic principles involved for fluids in motion.
- Identify the various sampling procedures and the methods used to obtain the sample for the physical test of wastewater.
- Apply the common methods of operating various types of equipment to test, treat, and process raw water.
- Describe the operation and maintenance of the primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment stages of wastewater.
- Explain how wastewater is generated, collected, and transported.
You can work with your Training Consultant to devise an individualized program or follow the complete Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator course list below.
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Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Course List
Mathematics and Technical Foundation Skills
Introduction to Chemistry
| Elements of Chemistry | 5011 |
| Sanitary Chemistry | 5501 |
| Sanitary Bacteriology | 3048 |
| Physics, Part 1 | 686003 |
| Physics, Part 2 | 686004 |
Introduction to Mechanics
| Principles of Mechanics, Part 1 | 286007 |
| Principles of Mechanics, Part 2 | 286008 |
| Fluid Mechanics, Part 1 | 286010 |
| Fluid Mechanics, Part 2 | 286011 |
| Fluid Mechanics, Part 3 | 286012 |
Water/Wastewater Treatment: Concepts and Applications
Estimated Curriculum Duration: 452 hours.
Number of Exams: 53.
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