Wastewater Treatment Technology, Certificate is a Certificate program (Hybrid) offered by Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA. The program takes 12 credits to complete, with a total tuition of $2,580.
Program Overview
Location: Ankeny, Online
Pathway: Agriculture, Animals, & Natural Resources
Program Graduation Requirements: To earn a Wastewater Treatment Technology certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. A grade of 2.0 (C) or better is required in all WAT courses required for this certificate.
Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 12 Credits
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?: - A basic knowledge of the traditional sciences, including biology and chemistry. - A good knowledge of math and algebra. - A willingness to work indoors and outdoors. - A desire to protect public health and the environment. - Technical abilities and technological skills. - Good public relations skills. - A willingness to do a variety of tasks that contribute to collecting and treating wastewater so that it is safe to reuse and recycle to the environment.
What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?: - Water Environmental Technology is a high-growth industry that is very stable and challenging. There are a wide variety of career opportunities and specialties. - Because field work and hands-on experience are so important to this field, you will have to do an internship where you will work in this field and gain real-world experience. This work experience will qualify you to take a Grade 1 certification exam when you complete your internship! - If you are a person who is passionate about serving your community, recycling, improving public health and the environment, able to work with minimal supervision and reliable and accurate in your work ethic, Water Environmental Technology may be the field for you. - Average starting salary: $28,000-$60,000 (depending on area of interest and level of education), with opportunities to make a much higher income as you advance to higher levels of certification.
Program Competencies: - Demonstrate knowledge of the duties of an operator of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. - Explain the operations, maintenance, and administration of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. - Perform monitoring, sampling, and laboratory analyses for regulatory compliance and process control of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. - Obtain the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade 1 Operator Certification.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Program Schedule
Students start this program Fall semester
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
What Kind of Work Will You Do?: Students completing this certificate will be well-poised to enter the workforce with other entry-level personnel, but they will be able to more quickly advance up the pay and duty scale because they will have training that others will not have. They will immediately be qualified for some related employment opportunities, including entry-level positions with municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, municipal and industrial wastewater collection systems and municipal, industrial, and commercial wastewater laboratories. You will be well-advanced along the path for state operator certification, which opens many employment doors for you. You will: - Operate facilities to collect and treat wastewater to remove pollutants and recycle/reuse water, recover resources, protect and improve our environment, reduce water pollution, and protect public health from waterborne diseases and other health concerns. - Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot wastewater treatment processes and wastewater collection systems. - Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, controls, computerized systems and laboratory equipment. - Collect and analyze wastewater samples, interpret results and adjust processes to achieve maximum performance. - Be eligible to take your Iowa DNR Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Certification Exam, have the knowledge to pass the exam, and become certified. - Make a difference every day.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide