The Water Supply Technology Program is designed for students currently employed or seeking employment in water and wastewater occupations. This comprehensive program offers technical courses in water distribution, water treatment (emphasizing advanced water treatment operations), wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, pumps, and motors essential for effective system operation.
The curriculum prepares students to enhance their skills and equips them for certification examinations from the California State Water Resource Control Board, the American Water Works Association, and the California Water Environment Association. The certificate program is tailored to prepare students for entry-level positions in water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater reclamation industries.
Graduates of the Associate of Science Degree often find employment with city, county, or state agencies in roles such as plant operator, engineering technician, surface water manager, environmental laboratory coordinator, and industrial pre-treatment coordinator.
To graduate with a specialization in Water Technology, students must complete the required courses alongside the general breadth requirements for the Associate of Science degree (total = 60 units).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| WST 100 | Water Technology Math | 3 |
| or WST 101 | Wastewater Technology Math | |
| WST 110 | Wastewater Treatment I | 3 |
| or WST 150 | Water Treatment I | |
| WST 137 | Environmental Laws and Regulations | 3 |
| WST 275 | Water/Wastewater Chemistry and Analysis | 4 |
| Complete five courses from one emphasis below: | ||
| Basic Waterworks Emphasis | ||
| WST 131 | Water Use Efficiency Practitioner I | 3 |
| WST 145 | Backflow Prevention Devices | 3 |
| WST 148 | Cross-Connection Control | 3 |
| WST 186 | Electrical Instrumentation for Water and Wastewater Operations | 3 |
| WST 188 | Pumps and Motors | 3 |
| WST 238 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Water Resources | 3 |
| Water Technology Emphasis | ||
| WST 130 | Water Distribution Operator I | 3 |
| WST 140 | Water Distribution Operator II | 3 |
| WST 150 | Water Treatment I | 3 |
| WST 186 | Electrical Instrumentation for Water and Wastewater Operations | 3 |
| WST 188 | Pumps and Motors | 3 |
| WST 160 | Water Treatment II | 3 |
| WST 235 | Advanced Water Treatment Operator | 3 |
| Wastewater Technology Emphasis | ||
| WST 110 | Wastewater Treatment I | 3 |
| WST 111 | Wastewater Collection I | 3 |
| WST 121 | Wastewater Collection II | 3 |
| WST 186 | Electrical Instrumentation for Water and Wastewater Operations | 3 |
| WST 188 | Pumps and Motors | 3 |
| WST 120 | Wastewater Treatment II | 3 |
| WST 235 | Advanced Water Treatment Operator | 3 |
| Total Units | 28 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Courses: | ||
| CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| WST 098 | Water Supply Technology Work Experience | 0.5-4 |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following General Education (GE) patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine fundamental aspects of water resource management, including conservation, distribution, treatment (with a focus on advanced water treatment operations), collection, recycling, and disposal.
- Perform tasks related to the operation, control, and maintenance of water and sanitation systems, including the application of instrumentation, pumps, motors, and advanced treatment technologies.
- Apply analytical skills as decision-making tools to evaluate potable water and wastewater transport systems, treatment processes, and overall utility performance, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.
- Establish effective oral and written communication skills, utilizing these tools in regulatory contexts to promote public health protection and ensure compliance with statutory mandates.
- Apply relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to facilitate effective local, state, or national security operations in water resource management.
- Combine knowledge from related fields such as organizational leadership, legislative policy, and environmental science to tackle complex water management challenges.
- Critically analyze public policy and statutory mandates governing water demand, supply, and quality, preparing to address pressing issues in water resource management.