| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Description | Competencies |
| WAT100 | Water/Wastewater Operator Math | 2 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment certification exams and by the Iowa Water Environment Association Certification Program for their Wastewater Collection certification exams. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are: 1. Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water 2. Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes 3. System Information/Components 4. Laboratory Analyses 5. Operate, Maintain, and Evaluate Equipment and Lift Stations 6. Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures | Loading... |
| WAT101 | Water and Wastewater Science | 3 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment certification exams and by the Iowa Water Environment Association Certification Program for their Wastewater Collection certification exams. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are: 1. Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water 2. Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes 3. System Information/Components 4. Laboratory Analyses 5. Operate, Maintain, and Evaluate Equipment and Lift Stations 6. Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures | Loading... |
| WAT102 | Water and Wastewater Maint | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment certification exams and by the Iowa Water Environment Association Certification Program for their Wastewater Collection certification exams. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are: 1. Operate Equipment 2. Maintain Equipment and Lift/Pumping Stations 3. Evaluate Operation of Equipment 4. Install Equipment | Loading... |
| WAT111 | WW Treatment 30-Hour | 2 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Evaluation of theory and knowledge as it applies to wastewater treatment is stressed. | Loading... |
| WAT112 | WW Treatment Lab | 1 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: WAT 111 | Loading... |
| WAT113 | WW Treat Math Anly/Equip | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Students will evaluate samples for regulatory compliance. | Loading... |
| WAT114 | Technical Internship I | 5 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Work experience at a participating facility. | Loading... |
| WAT115 | 15 Hr. WW T Activated Sludge | 1 | This class provides a comprehensive look into the activated sludge process, including treatment goals and operational objectives. Topics include: history, types of systems, parts of the process, aeration tanks, blowers, clarifiers, definitions, process control approaches, retention time, loading, typical problems, package plants, oxidation ditches, and math. | Loading... |
| WAT121 | Water Treatment 30-Hour | 2 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Evaluation of theory and knowledge as it applies to water treatment is stressed. | Loading... |
| WAT122 | Water Treatment Lab | 1 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Prerequisite OR Corequisite: WAT 121 | Loading... |
| WAT123 | WAT Treatment Math, Analysis | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Students will evaluate samples for regulatory compliance. | Loading... |
| WAT124 | Technical Internship II | 5 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies teated on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Work experience at a participating facility. | Loading... |
| WAT125 | 15 Hr Surface Water Treatment | 1 | This class provides a comprehensive look at the surface water treatment process, including treatment goals and operational objectives. It will cover conventional surface water treatment, pre-treatment, disinfection, surface water treatment rules, turbidity, distribution sampling plans, regulations challenges, and operator math. | Loading... |
| WAT131 | Technical Internship III | 5 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. | Loading... |
| WAT210 | Wastewater Treatment: Indus | 4 | Students will learn about industrial wastewaters and the need for industrial plant operators. They will be informed on sources of industrial wastewaters and their impacts on the environment. They will also be given instruction on sampling, monitoring of treatment processes, receiving waters, working safely and maintenance of industrial wastewater treatment plants. | Loading... |
| WAT211 | Industrial Pretreatment | 2 | This course is designed to train operators to safely and efficiently inspect industrial pretreatment facilities. It will focus on actual operating procedures and teaches operators to analyze and solve operational problems. | Loading... |
| WAT241 | Water Distribution 30-Hour | 2 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Evaluation of theory and knowledge as it applies to water distribution is stressed. | Loading... |
| WAT242 | Water Distribution Lab | 1 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Prerequisite OR Corequisite: WAT 241 | Loading... |
| WAT243 | Water Distribution Math, Lab | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Students will evaluate samples for regulatory compliance. | Loading... |
| WAT244 | Technical Internship IV | 5 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Work experience at a participating facility. | Loading... |
| WAT251 | WW Collection 30-Hour | 2 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Evaluation of theory and knowledge as it applies to wastewater collection systems are stressed. | Loading... |
| WAT252 | WW Collection Lab | 1 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Prerequisite OR Corequisite: WAT 251 | Loading... |
| WAT253 | WW Collection Math, Lift/Equi | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Evaluation of theory and knowledge as it applies to wastewater collection systems are stressed. | Loading... |
| WAT254 | Technical Internship V | 5 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. Work experience at a participating facility. | Loading... |
| WAT302 | 30 Hr. Grade 3and4 WW T Exam Pr | 2 | This class is designed for wastewater operators preparing for the Grade 3 or Grade 4 certification exam. Topics include: collection systems, preliminary & primary treatment, secondary treatment (BD Reduction), advanced (tertiary) treatment (nutrient treatment), disinfection, effluent discharge & reuse, advanced treatment process, chemical addition (dry & liquid), solids handling, equipment performance & maintenance; and administration. Prerequisite: Grade 2 Wastewater operator's license. | Loading... |
| WAT304 | Water Treatment I | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Class I Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment Grade I certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water; Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes; and Comply with Drinking Water Regulations Core Competencies. | Loading... |
| WAT306 | Wastewater Collection Systems | 4 | In this course students will learn the duties for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems. Course information will include inspection, cleaning, testing, repair and safety procedures of collection systems. Students will also be taught about lift stations, equipment maintenance, sewer renewal, administrative duties and systems organization. | Loading... |
| WAT307 | Wastewater Treatment I | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Wastewater Treatment Class I Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Wastewater Treatment Grade I certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Evaluate Physical Characteristics of Wastestream and Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes Core Competencies. | Loading... |
| WAT308 | Wastewater Analysis | 3 | During this course students will perform wastewater laboratory procedures and chemistry. They will study vocabulary, equipment, techniques, hazards, hygiene and accident prevention. They will also learn correct sampling and testing techniques. | Loading... |
| WAT309 | Water Dist Sys I | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Distribution Class I Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Distribution Grade I certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are System Information/Components and Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Disinfection Core Competencies. | Loading... |
| WAT310 | WW Collection Sys I | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Wastewater Collection Class I Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa Water Environment Association Certification Program for their Wastewater Collection Class I certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Collection System. | Loading... |
| WAT311 | Wastewater Treatment II | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Wastewater Treatment Class II Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Wastewater Treatment Grade II certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Evaluate Physical Characteristics of Wastestream and Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes Core Competencies. Prerequisite: WAT 307. | Loading... |
| WAT312 | Water Treatment II | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Class II Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment Grade II certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water; Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes; and Comply with Drinking Water Regulations Core Competencies. Prerequisite: WAT 304. | Loading... |
| WAT313 | Water Distribution Systems II | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Distribution Class II Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Distribution Grade II certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are System Information/Components and Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Disinfection Core Competencies. Prerequisite: WAT 309. | Loading... |
| WAT314 | Wastewater Collection Sys II | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Wastewater Collection Class II Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa Water Environment Association Certification Program for their Wastewater Collection Class II certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Collection System. Prerequisite: WAT 310. | Loading... |
| WAT315 | 30 Hr. Grade 3and4 Water T Exam | 2 | This class is designed for water treatment operators preparing for the Grade 3 or Grade 4 certification exam. Topics include: distribution systems, preliminary & primary treatment, secondary treatment, advanced treatment, disinfection, effluent discharge & reuse, advanced treatment process, chemical addition, solids handling, equipment performance, maintenance; and administration. Prerequisite: Grade 2 Water operator's license. | Loading... |
| WAT330 | Water and Wastewater Analysis | 4 | ABC Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment certification exams. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course is Laboratory Analysis Core Competency. Prerequisite: WAT 304 or Pre-requisite: WAT 307. | Loading... |
| WAT351 | Wastewater Treatment III | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Wastewater Treatment Class III Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Wastewater Treatment Grade III certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Evaluate Physical Characteristics of Wastestream and Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes Core Competencies. Prerequisite: WAT 311. | Loading... |
| WAT352 | Water Treatment III | 4 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Class III Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment Grade III certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water; Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes; and Comply with Drinking Water Regulations Core Competencies. Prerequisite: WAT 312. | Loading... |
| WAT401 | Water and Wastewater Mgmt | 2 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program for their Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment certification exams and by the Iowa Water Environment Association Certification Program for their Wastewater Collection certification exams. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course is Perform Security, Safety and Administrative Procedures. | Loading... |
| WAT410 | Adv Water Resource Recove | 3 | This course has been developed using the ABC Wastewater Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are advanced water resource recovery processes and facilities in the Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes Core Competency. Additional topics such as odor control, residual solids management, reclamation, reuse, struvite control, digester gas scrubbing, energy management, and new technologies are also included. Prerequisite: WAT 351. | Loading... |
| WAT411 | Advanced Waste Treatment | 3 | This course is designed to train operators to safely and effectively operate advanced wastewater treatment processes and facilities with a special emphasis on Activated Sludge, Solids Processing, and new technologies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. | Loading... |
| WAT412 | Advanced Water Treatment | 3 | This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. The ABC Need-to-Know Criteria covered by this course are advanced water treatment processes and facilities in the Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes Core Competency. Additional topics such as emerging contaminants, energy management, and new technologies are also included. Prerequisite: WAT 352. | Loading... |
| WAT932 | Internship | 3 | Students will gain practical experience through on-the-job training at an instructor-approved water or wastewater facility. Prerequisite: Instructor permission | Loading... |
