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Introduction to Water and Wastewater Operations A 180-hour program meeting State Department of Environmental Protection and Energy's guidelines which prepares individuals to work in municipal water and sewage treatment plants. Successful completion of this course enables students to sit for the New Jersey State examination at the T-1, S-1, C-1 and W-1 levels for water and wastewater operations licensing. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED.
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| A. Basic Math and Science - WW101 | |
| 1, | Addition and subtraction - whole numbers, fractions, decimals |
| 2. | Multiplication and dividing - whole numbers, fractions, decimals |
| 3. | Ratio and proportion |
| 4. | Conversions, averaging, graphs |
| 5. | Metric system |
| 6. | Algebraic expressions/equations |
| 7. | Exponentials/scientific notation |
| 8. | Formulas for process control |
| 9. | Angle calculations/measurements |
| 10. | Pythagorean theorem |
| 11. | Basic geometric figures |
| 12. | Calculation of areas, circles, cones, cylinders |
| 13. | Calculation of volumes, circles, cones, cylinders |
| 14. | Calculation of prism, trapezoids |
| 15. | Basic trigonometry |
B. Basic Science - WW102 |
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| 1. | Basic hydraulics |
| 2. | Flow calculations |
| 3. | Pumps - types and applications |
| 4. | Basic electricity - Ohm's Law - series/parallel circuits |
| 5. | Motors and name plate retinas |
| 6. | Instrumentation |
| 7. | Simple machine - mechanical advantage |
| 8. | Basic chemistry, atomic structure, elements and components |
| 9. | Symbols and equations |
| 10. | Periodic table/pH values |
| 11. | Solution preparation for testing |
| 12. | Cell structure/metabolism |
| 13. | Micro-organisms, classifications, environment effect |
| 14. | Water and wastewater typical micros |
| 15. | Terminology and laboratory equipment familiarization |
C. Water Section - WW103 |
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| 1. | Administration - rules and regulations |
| 2. | Budgeting and recordkeeping |
| 3. | Water sources and characteristics |
| 4. | Wells |
| 5. | Water treatment - sedimentation and precipitation |
| 6. | Filtration |
| 7. | Aeration and air stripping/osmosis |
| 8. | Softening, iron removal, distillation |
| 9. | Disinfection |
| 10. | Water analysis and interpretation |
| 11. | Types of distribution systems, pumps and pipes |
| 12. | Installation and repairs of mains and hydrants |
| 13. | Physical and cross connections |
| 14. | Safety |
| 15. | Field trip |
D. Wastewater Section - WW104 |
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| 1. | Administration - rules and regulations |
| 2. | Wastewater source and characteristics |
| 3. | Preliminary treatment methods |
| 4. | Primary treatment methods |
| 5. | Secondary treatment methods |
| 6. | Conventional activated sludge systems |
| 7. | Secondary activated sludge systems |
| 8. | Sludge thickening, digestion |
| 9. | Sludge dewatering, disposal |
| 10. | Advanced treatment |
| 11. | Disinfection |
| 12. | Wastewater analysis and interpretation |
| 13. | Field trip |
| 14. | Collection systems - gravity, pump station and force main |
| 15. | Collection systems - pretreatment and safety |
Location: Assunpink Center 4 45 hour units; 2 evenings per week, 3 hours per evening Text required. |
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