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WAT 244 - Technical Internship IV

Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 20
Course Type: Voc/Tech

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.  
Competencies

  1. Operate a water distribution system. 

  1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Monitor system. 

  1. Inspect system. 

  1. Make system adjustments. 

  1. Troubleshoot system. 

  1. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 

  1. Perform maintenance on a water distribution system. 

  1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Idenitfy when corrective maintenance is required. 

  1. Perform corrective maintenance procedures. 

  1. Perform preventive maintenance procedures when required. 

  1. Complete equipment maintenance records, including work orders 

  1. Evaluate water distribution system components and equipment, 

  1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Perform underground locating, marking, and notification. 

  1. Disinfect components used during installation. 

  1. Conduct distribution system flushing. 

  1. Inspect new construction. 

  1. Complete equipment maintenance records, including work orders 

  1. Repair distribution system components 

  1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Locate water lines. 

  1. Disinfect components used during repairs. 

  1. Complete equipment maintenance records, including work orders 

  1. Monitor water distribution facility regulatory compliance. 

  1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines. 

  1. Collect regulatory compliance samples using proper procedures. 

  1. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 

  1. Evaluate a water distribution facility regulatory compliance samples using proper techniques. 

  1. Follow laboratory analysis Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines. 

  1. Use laboratory equipment and instruments. 

  1. Perform regulatory compliance analyses using proper techniques. 

  1. Interpret data. 

  1. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 

  1. Monitor water distribution system. 

  1. Follow employer’s laboratory sampling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines. 

  1. Collect system samples using proper procedures. 

  1. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 

  1. Interpret water distribution system samples using proper techniques. 

  1. Follow employer’s laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

  1. Demonstrate safe working habits. 

  1. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines. 

  1. Use laboratory equipment and instruments. 

  1. Perform system analyses using proper techniques. 

  1. Interpret data. 

  1. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 

  1. Demonstrate acceptable employee attendance habits.  

  1. Show regular attendance. 

  1. Demonstrate job punctuality. 

  1. Perform as a responsible and productive employee.  

  1. Demonstrate a positive attitude to work. 

  1. Display quality work. 

  1. Exhibit good judgment. 

  1. Present ability to learn. 

  1. Reveal initiative. 

  1. Illustrate positive working relations with others. 

  1. Report internship progress.  

  1. Log daily work. 

  1. Review internship checklists. 

  1. Complete weekly work reports. 

  1. Complete internship checklists. 

  1. Complete Employer’s Evaluation of COOP Student form. 


Competencies Revised Date: 2019


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