Water Use Specialist Certificate of Completion

This noncredit Water Use Specialist Certificate is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain entry-level employment as a water use efficiency practitioner. Note: The Water Use Specialist Certificate is not equivalent to the certification issued by the American Water Work Association (AWWA) in water use efficiency. 

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses:
CIT 601	Introduction to Basic Computer Skills	0
VOCED 631	Fundamentals of Business English	0
WST 629	Introduction to Water Supply Technology	0
WST 631	Introduction to Water Use Efficiency	0
WST 652	Basic Waterworks Math Test Preparation	0
Total Hours		108-139

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Have knowledge of fundamental aspects of water resource management, conservation, distribution, treatment, collection, recycle, and disposal operations.
2. Perform tasks in connection with the operation, control, and maintenance of water and sanitation systems.
3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and apply these tools in a regulatory context (i.e. the public health protection).