Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate

This Water Quality & Wastewater Operator Certificate is intended for students seeking to enter the drinking water and wastewater industry. This program prepares individuals to gain a stong understanding of water treatment processes, environmental regulations, distribution and collection systems. Practical skills in laboratory analysis, equipment maintenance, data management, and troubleshooting, alongside knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Helps in preparation to take the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy exam for certifications in water treatment and wastewater treatment.

General Education Requirements

Contact your program advisor to select general education courses which will meet your program’s graduation requirements.

See General Education (GELOs) for a complete list:

Select one class from any of the three following GELO categories below for a minimum of 3 credit hours:
GELO #1: Speech Communication
GELO #2: Written Communication
GELO #3: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

PHYS 1017 Technical Physics
OR
PHYS 1150 Descriptive Physics (Recommended)
OR
PHYS 1410 Elementary General Physics I

Total: 3 hours

Required Core Classes

ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1
ENER 1110 - Operator Safety Credits: 3 *
ENER 1115 - Mechanical and Fluid Fundamentals Credits: 3 *

Total: 7 hours

Electives

ENER 2550 - Introduction to Wastewater Credits: 3
ENER 2555 - Introduction to Drinking Water Treatment Credits: 3

Total: 6 hours

Total: 16 hours

NUCP

*If the student intends to pursue a NUCP certificate issued by the Cooper Nuclear Station with an asterisk require a final minimum grade of 80%.