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WAT 131 - Technical Internship III

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. 
Competencies
  1. Support facility/system operation.
    1. Identify employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Examine facility/system.
    4. Inspect facility/system.
    5. Adjust facility/system.
    6. Troubleshoot facility/system.
    7. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
  2. Support equipment operation.
    1. Identify employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Examine equipment.
    4. Calibrate equipment.
    5. Adjust equipment.
    6. Troubleshoot equipment.
    7. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
  3. Support equipment operation.
    1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Inspect equipment.
    4. Identify when corrective maintenance is required.
    5. Perform corrective maintenance procedures.
    6. Perform preventive maintenance procedures.
    7. Complete equipment maintenance records.
  4. Monitor compliance.
    1. Follow employer’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines.
    4. Collect samples using proper procedures.
    5. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
  5. Analyze compliance samples using proper techniques.
    1. Follow laboratory analysis Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines.
    4. Use laboratory equipment and instruments.
    5. Perform analyses using proper techniques.
    6. Interpret data.
    7. Complete proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
  6. Monitor facility/system control.
    1. Follow employer’s laboratory sampling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines.
    4. Collect samples using proper procedures.
    5. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
  7. Evaluate facility/system control samples using proper techniques.
    1. Follow employer’s laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    2. Demonstrate safe working habits.
    3. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines.
    4. Use laboratory equipment and instruments.
    5. Perform analyses using proper techniques.
    6. Interpret data.
    7. Complete recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
  8. Demonstrate acceptable employee attendance habits.
    1. Show regular attendance.
    2. Demonstrate job punctuality.
  9. Perform as a responsible and productive employee.
    1. Demonstrate a positive attitude to work.
    2. Display quality work.
    3. Exhibit good judgment.
    4. Present ability to learn.
    5. Reveal initiative.
    6. Illustrate positive working relations with others.
  10. Report internship progress.
    1. Write daily logs.
    2. Complete internship checklists.
    3. Complete weekly work reports.
    4. Complete internship checklists.
    5. Complete Employer’s Evaluation of COOP Student form.

Competencies Revised Date: 2019



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