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Water Operator
What you'll learn
Launch your career on the front lines of ensuring safe drinking water through this Water Operator microcredential. You will study various water treatment methods including filtration and disinfection and understand the scope of work involved in daily operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and distribution systems. You will gain essential skills in water testing, interpreting results, monitoring and detecting potential issues, including waterborne diseases. You will learn how to deploy best practices in safety and emergency response while strengthening your problem-solving and decision-making skills. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all to continue their studies and satisfies the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requirements for pre-certification for Grade A water treatment plant operators. With pre-certification requirements met, you are ready to apply for entry level positions at water treatment facilities, building the required number of work hours to apply for full certification. Note: Those who complete this microcredential can opt to add one additional course, SCI 116 Basic Wastewater Operations Lab/Lecture, to also earn the Wastewater Operator microcredential and complete pre-certification requirements for Wastewater Operators from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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