Water Treatment Operator Training (Grade 1 & 2)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Synopsis Water Treatment Operator Training (Grade 1 & 2)  

Program Location: Superstition Mountain Campus and/or Signal Peak Campus

Course Objective:
Description: Operator Training specific to Water Treatment (Advanced), establishes standards and guidelines for the certification of drinking water and wastewater system and facility operators. Operators will obtain knowledge that is pertinent to their day-to-day operations as an Advanced Water Treatment Operator-Grades 1 & 2, but also to help pass the Operator Certification exam. This training is designed specifically for grades 1 & 2, and meets the ABC standards. The tuition fee for this course includes 1 test voucher for your ADEQ operator certification exam. 

Prerequisite: Must have a high school diploma or GED prior to scheduling your Operator Exam.

Competencies to be achieved:
* Treatment Process
* Laboratory Analysis
* Equipment Operation & Maintenance
* Source Water Characteristics
* Security, Safety, Compliance, & Administrative Procedures

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Training Class: $ 395.00

Additional fees and cost: None

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
* Study Guides: Study Guides: Study Guides: Need-To-Know Citeria and ABC Testing Resources

* Practice Exams: Operators will also get practice exams to help them prepare.

* Math & Conversion Sheet: A sheet with operator math and conversion formulas will be provided.

* No Extra Purchases: No additional study materials or books need to be purchased.

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
* Operators attending the training are not required to bring any additional materials or books and no other additional material will be available for purchase.

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Megan Purvis
Email:  Megan.purvis@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-6417

Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.campusce.net/centralaz/course/course.aspx?catId=72

Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: There are no background check requirements or restrictions to inquire about training or exams. However, background check requirements and background restrictions for working in the occupation will be based on the employer.

Testing Information:
* All ADEQ certification exams will be held at the Signal Peak Campus, regardless of the campus where the training is held, in the Learning Center located on the second floor of the O Building. 

* Upon registration of this class, it is the students' responsibility to email the community education department identifying which level of ADEQ exam you plan to take. Please do so by emailing CommunityEducation@centralaz.edu. 

* If you are just interested in taking the training and do not want a test voucher, please use Promo Code OPTOUT95at check out. By using this promo code, CAC will not order your ADEQ test voucher and you will not be eligible for the next day testing after the completion of the training.  

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
To receive a full refund, all cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made via email no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of class. All requests can be sent to CommunityEducation@centralaz.edu.

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No:  Yes
Career Pathway:  To stack certificates, you must first complete one certification, and then wait 365 days after passing the certification test before you can pursue a different certification.

Portable:
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, within industry.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes.
RECIPROCITY: Most states offer reciprocity for operators. For example, here is ADEQ’s offer: If you have considered transferring your water or wastewater certifications to the state of Arizona, you can apply for reciprocity. ADEQ only offers reciprocity like for like. This means if you are a certified Grade 1 Water Treatment operator in your state, ADEQ will only offer a Grade 1 Water Treatment. If you are a certified Grade 5 Wastewater Collection, ADEQ will offer a Grade 4 Wastewater Collection certification, as Grade 4 is our highest certification class

Accrediting Agency and link to website: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and Central Arizona College (CAC)

Credential Attainment Rate: There is no attainment rate. This is a new program, as the program progresses and participants complete their courses, this rate will change.

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