Water Utility Science 041, Hot Topics: Regulatory Updates
Unit(s): 0.2
Class Hours: 8 Lecture total.
Regulatory updates in the Safe Drinking Water Act, Title 22, Enhanced Coagulation, Disinfectants/DBP’s Rule, Clean Water Act, and NPDES compliance. Session will aid students in obtaining mandated California Department of Public Health contact-hours. Possession of a T2 or D2 license recommended. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 042, Hot Topics: Managerial Issues Updates
Unit(s): 0.2
Class Hours: 8 Lecture total.
Managerial styles, safe-working environment, project administration, budgeting, salary comparison, public support, water quality compliance, and other current topics. Qualifies for California Department of Public Health contact-hours. Possession of a T2, D2 license is recommended. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 043, Hot Topics: Operational Updates
Unit(s): 0.2
Class Hours: 8 Lecture total.
Focuses upon practical operational criteria such as backflow protection techniques, valve replacement procedures, unidirectional flushing, treatment optimization, and other topics. Qualifies for California Department of Public Health contact-hours to renew operators’ license. Possession of a T2 or D2 license recommended. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 044, Hot Topics: Maintenance and Security Updates
Unit(s): 0.2
Class Hours: 8 Lecture total.
Corrosion control, coatings, shutdown/ repair criteria, shutdown/repair schedules and other topics. Qualifies for mandated California Department of Public Health contact-hours. Possession of a T2 or D2 license recommended. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 045, Pump Maintenance Workshop
Unit(s): 1
Class Hours: 16 Lecture total.
This course is designed for students to recognize various types of pumps and the associated maintenance procedures required to extend a pump’s usefulness. The course will include: pump recognition, basic design, efficiencies, application, and commonly used hands-on maintenance techniques. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 050, Water Mathematics and Hydraulics
Unit(s): 3
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Practical application of mathematics to determine areas, volumes, pressure, rate of flow, velocity, thrust, basic hydraulics, horsepower, and chemical dosage used in utility operation. Acceptable as a California Department of Public Health supplemental course for the Treatment 3 and Distribution 3 licenses. Completion of Mathematics N06 or equivalent skills as measured by the Math Level 1 Exam recommended. May be repeated.
Water Utility Science 056, Treatment Test Preparation
Unit(s): 0.2
Class Hours: 8 Lecture total.
Review information provided in various classes in the program and prepare students to take and successfully pass the California Department of Health Services Operator T1 & T2 examinations. May be repeated. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 101, Water Treatment Fundamentals
Unit(s): 3
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Water Utility Science 050. A specialized course including conventional treatment processes, facility maintenance, water sources, monitoring, sampling and water quality standards. Primary course for Calif. Department of Public Health, Water Treatment T2 and T3 examinations.
Water Utility Science 102, Advanced Water Treatment
Unit(s): 3
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Public health aspects of water supply, water quality control, chemical treatment, sedimentation, filtration, ion exchange, disinfection. Operation and maintenance of water treatment unit processes. Preparation for Water Treatment Examinations. Completion of Water Utility Science 050 and 101 recommended.
Water Utility Science 103, Water Chemistry and Bacteriology
Unit(s): 3
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Water chemistry and water bacteriology as applied to control of water treatment processes, water conditioning, and protection of water quality. Laboratory demonstrations in techniques of physical, chemical, and bacteriological examination of water.
Water Utility Science 104, Electrical Wiring and Controls for Operators
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Theoretical and practical skills needed to perform preventive maintenance and minor repair of simple electrical wiring and control systems used in and around water and wastewater pumping systems.
Water Utility Science 106, Backflow Prevention Devices
Now offered through Community Services
Theory, testing, and maintenance of backflow preventive devices in water systems. Prepares the journeyman plumber, plant maintenance operator, and water utility operator to become a certified tester in Orange County. Prepares for American Water Works Backflow Prevention test.
Water Utility Science 107, California Water Resources
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Introduction to water law and rights, California water history, lore, and water supply agencies serving Orange County. Includes hydrologic cycle, sea water intrusion, protection of wells and reservoirs, flood control, industrial water use, pollution/contamination of ground water supplies, and the conservation of water.
Water Utility Science 108, Cross Connection Control Specialist
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Introduction and methodology of establishing a cross connection control program. Includes local, state and federal regulations. Prepares students for American Water Works Association Cross Connection Control Specialist examination.
Water Utility Science 109, Water Distribution Systems
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Water Utility Science 050.
Water distribution systems operation. Fundamentals of water production, quality, and system operation. Includes piping, services, pumps, reservoirs, mathematics, and basic hydraulics. Preparation for Grades I, II, and III Water Distribution Operator certification.
Water Utility Science 111, Wastewater Treatment Plants Operations
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Wastewater treatment, including preliminary, primary and secondary treatment processes. Successful completion provides student with 48 CWEA contact hours and 8 SWRCB educational points. Prepares students for SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator exam Grades 1 and 2.
Water Utility Science 112, Wastewater Treatment Plants Processes
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Secondary and advanced treatment, disinfection and chlorination, reclamation of wastewater, and laboratory procedures. Preparation for SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator exam Grades 3, 4, and 5. Successful completion provides 48 CWEA contact hours and 8 SWRCB educational points.
Water Utility Science 116, Collection Systems
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Sewer construction, inspection and testing, cleaning methods, safety, elementary hydraulics, pipeline repair, equipment maintenance, communications, and record keeping. Successful completion provides student with 48 CWEA contact hours and 4 SWRCB educational points. Preparation for CWEA Wastewater Collection System exam all Grades. May be repeated.
Water Utility Science 131, Water Conservation Practitioner Workshop
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Theoretical and practical training in applied water use efficiency. Includes residential, commercial, and landscape customers, water uses, budgets, demand management, water audits, best management practices, rate structures, program design and management. Preparation for AWWA Grade 1 and 2 Water Conservation Practitioner certification.
Water Utility Science 135, Chlorine Workshop
Unit(s): 1, Class Hours: 16 Lecture total.
Chlorine properties, containment, and safe handling procedures for operating personnel. Theoretical and practical methods for handling and feeding into public water supplies as required by various private and governmental agencies will be stressed. Grade: Pass/ No Pass Only.
Water Utility Science 204, Water Reclamation and Reuse
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Fundamentals of reclaimed water, includes case studies and history of reclaimed water development. Planning, design and construction of reclaimed distribution systems. Problems regarding marketing, legislation and regulations for reclaimed water. Includes microbiology and health/safety issues.
Water Utility Science 208, Pumps and Pumping
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
A progressive course concerning the basic theory, operation, and repair of pumping systems. Assists operators and technicians in the design, selection, installation and maintenance of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Focus will be placed upon pump and system efficiencies.
Water Utility Science 210, Advanced Water Distribution
Unit(s): 3, Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Pipe types and uses, reservoirs, maps, records, and applied hydraulics as applied to distribution systems. Preparation for Distribution Grades II, III and IV Water Distribution Operator certification by the California Department of Public Health.