WAT 302 - 30 Hr. Grade 3&4 WW T Exam Pr

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

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.
Competencies

Demonstrate the purpose of advanced wastewater treatment.
1. List the fundamentals of the advanced wastewater treatment.
2. Explain the steps within the advanced wastewater treatment process.
3. Outline the need for advanced wastewater treatment.
Explain the maintenance and troubleshooting needs for advanced wastewater treatment facilities.
1. Describe the maintenance and troubleshooting needs for advanced wastewater treatment facilities.
2. Define corrective maintenance procedures for advanced wastewater treatment processes, systems, and equipment.
3. Outline preventive maintenance procedures for advanced wastewater treatment processes, systems, and equipment.
Analyze the steps of in the advanced wastewater treatment process.
1. Classify the microbiology, equipment and processes necessary for advanced wastewater treatment.
2. Distinguish the difference between anaerobic and aerobic within different types of advanced wastewater treatment.
3. Examine the results and reading of advanced wastewater treatment.
Select advanced wastewater laboratory analyses for regulatory compliance and process control.
1. Identify proper sampling procedures.
2. State proper analytical techniques and data collection.
3. Give example of normal and abnormal analytical results.

Competencies Revised Date: 2020