2007 College Catalog
Environmental Technology CertificateWater Supply
| The Environmental Technology certificates are a collaborative partnership among Cape Cod Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, for persons seeking to acquire skills and knowledge in five environmental fields: Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Site Assessment, Geographic Information Systems, Wastewater Management, and Water Supply. Students may need to travel to each of the three schools in order to complete all the courses in any certificate program. Students are encouraged to enroll in ENV260 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship.
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| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Semester
Offered | Semester
Taken | Grade
Earned | | ENV118 | Intro. to Environmental Science | 4 | MAT020, ENL020 & ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores | every | | | | ENV140 | Into. to Water: Concepts and Technologies | 3 | | Fall | | | | ENV146 | Water Supply | 3 | ENV118 & ENV140 | Spring | | | | ENV260 | Internship (recommended) | 3 | ENV118, permission of instructor | - | | | | Total Credits: | 10/13 | | | | |
Program Outcomes: Upon completion of the Water Supply Certificate, students shall:
- Have the knowledge and ability to operate, maintain and/or manage a drinking water supply facility.
- Be prepared to sit for state operator's drinking water license.
Overview: This certificate provides students with up-to-date knowledge of the physical and chemical principles of drinking water supply and the basic framework for the practical application of science and mathematics to assess and solve water supply problems. They will understand the functioning of related equipment and support systems and the responsibilities required in safely operating and maintaining a water supply system. They will learn the significance of the laws and regulations covering water supply.
Career Outlook: Completion of the Water Supply Certificate prepares a student to obtain a position at a municipal drinking water treatment facility or to conduct drinking water testing by a Board of Health. The Department of Labor predicts that employment of water supply workers and system operators is expected to increase 9 to 17 percent for all occupations through the year 2014. Job prospects will be good for qualified individuals because the number of applicants in this field is approaching retirement age. Workers who have training in all aspects of water supply treatment and who can handle multiple duties will have the best opportunities.
Local governments are the largest employers of water supply facilities and system operators. However, Federal certification requirements have increased utilities' reliance on private firms specializing in the operation and management of water treatment facilities. As a result, employment in privately owned facilities will grow faster than the average. This certificate is appropriate for students with advanced degrees that are looking for specific technical training.
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