Water and Environmental Technology, CERT

College Certificate: (CERT-WET)

About the Program

The Water Environment Technology (WET) College Certificate program offers the intellectual exposure and on-the-job experience required to operate and manage a wide range of watertreatment technologies. The program recognizes that the efficient application of water-treatment technologies is essential for the survival of earth’s population and ecosystems, and that the technologist is largely responsible for the day-to-day compliance with treatment requirements. WET students study water and wastewater treatment processes, and are introduced to topics that include water chemistry, microbiology, toxicity and pollution prevention. Coursework and handson experience in utility equipment maintenance complete the technical program.

Completion of the program will help prepare graduates to write the entry level water and wastewater certification examinations administered by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Certificate Goals

• To prepare students with an understanding of methods related to the production of clean water and pollution control

Certificate Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate an applied understanding of the basic principles of pollution assessment, management and control related to water quality
• Demonstrate knowledge of the main types and categories of pollution treatment processes and treatment systems
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills when applying knowledge of common water and wastewater production facilities related to pollution control
• Prepare students for individual credentialing by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) wastewater certification examinations with a 70% or better proficiency rate
• Understand and articulate knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and requirements related to environmental laws, statutes and regulations that govern water quality

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer