The Water Quality Management* program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate complex equipment to acquire and deliver high-quality drinking water or process wastewater for return to the environment.
Program Highlights
- Provides students with an understanding of the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations
- Instruction on the equipment actually used to process water
- Curriculum emphasizes the necessary systems management skills
- Internships available through Clifton Wastewater and the cities of Grand Junction and Fruita
- Provide students necessary information to pass state examination for Class D license
*Water Quality Management is not accepting new students. Courses are open to existing WQMS students only.
The Associate of Applied Science Water Quality Management degree will provide students with an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water, and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry. The industries interested in hiring graduates of this program are the public drinking water utilities and the wastewater treatment systems.
Academic Requirements for Associate of Applied Science in Water Quality ManagementThe Introduction to Wastewater Treatment program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate drinking water treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems. The program provides an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry.
Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Introduction to Wastewater TreatmentThe Mathematics in Water Quality program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate drinking water treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems. The program provides an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry.
Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Mathematics in Water QualityThe Small Systems in Water Quality Management program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate drinking water treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems. The program provides an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry.
Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Small SystemsThe Wastewater Collection & Treatment program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate drinking water treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems. The program provides an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry.
Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Wastewater Collection and TreatmentThe Water Distribution Collection Systems program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate drinking water treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems. The program provides an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry.
Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Water Distribution and Collection SystemsThe Water Distribution and Treatment program prepares students for entry-level employment as technicians in the water processing industry. Water quality technicians work in teams to operate drinking water treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems. The program provides an understanding of the regulatory expectations, the science involved in meeting regulatory expectations, the equipment used to process water and the systems management skills necessary to be a successful employee in the water processing industry.
Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Water Distribution and TreatmentCareer Options
- Water treatment plant technician
- Wastewater treatment plant technician
- Water resource specialist
- Collection technician
- Distribution technician
Career Pathways
Career pathway programs prepare students for employment in industries while also providing a stepping stone to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree and beyond. Learn more about career pathways.
| Career Pathways Certificate | Length of Program |
|---|---|
| Distribution and Collections Systems | 1 semester (6 credits) |
| Intro to Wastewater Treatment | 1 semester (6 credits) |
| Mathematics in Water Quality | 1 semester (8 credits) |
| Small Systems | 2 semesters (16 credits) |
| Wastewater Collection and Treatment | 2 semesters (16 credits) |
| Wastewater Distribution and Treatment | 2 semesters (16 credits) |
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