Contact
Joe Young
Program Coordinator
Email: joseph.young@gcccd.edu or jdy55@cox.net
Phone: (619) 660-4789 or (619) 609-9001
Certifications
The course work at Cuyamaca College is designed to provide the student with a body of knowledge that will prepare them for a career in the water and wastewater industries.
These courses are not intended to be test preparation courses as those courses typically drill students on specific test items or test taking strategies. Professional Associations within the industry (AWWA and CWEA) do provide some test preparation workshops. Their links are listed next to agency name.
Contact the Cuyamaca College Counseling center for further assistance.
Mandatory Industry Certifications - State Regulated |
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Professional and Industry Certifications |
Recommended Cuyamaca College Courses |
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) |
SWRCB Drinking Water Operator Certification Website |
Drinking Water |
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| Water Distribution Operator | |
| Grade D-1 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade D-2 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade D-3 | CWS 130 will cover portions of this exam and CWS 230 completes the information |
| Grade D-4 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
| Grade D-5 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
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Distribution Operator Exam Application |
| Water Treatment Operator | |
| Grade T-1 | CWS 112 - Basic Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-2 | CWS 112 - Basic Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-3 | CWS 112 - Basic Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-4 | CWS 212 - Advanced Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-5 | CWS 212 - Advanced Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
Treatment Plant Operator Exam Application |
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Wastewater |
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| Waste Water Treatment | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 114 - Basic Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 2 | CWS 114 - Basic Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 3 | CWS 114 - Basic Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 4 | CWS 214 - Advanced Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 5 | CWS 214 - Advanced Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Website |
Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Exam Application |
Voluntary Certifications - Industry Offered |
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California Water Environment Association (CWEA) CWEA Web Site |
CWEA Certification Web PageCWEA Certification Exam Application |
Wastewater Collections |
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| Grade 1 | CWS 132 - Wastewater Collection Systems |
| Grade 2 | CWS 132 - Wastewater Collection Systems |
| Grade 3 | CWS 232 - Wastewater Collection Systems II |
| Grade 4 | CWS 232 - Wastewater Collection Systems II |
| Laboratory Analyst | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 110 - Lab Analysis for Water & Wastewater |
| Grade 2 | CWS 210 - Lab Analysis for Water & Wastewater |
| Grade 3 | NOTE: This typically requires a 4 year degree |
| Grade 4 | NOTE: This typically requires a 4 year degree |
| Mechanical & Electrical | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 134 - Mechanical Maintenance |
| Grade 2 - Mechanical | |
| Grade 2 - Electrical | CWS 106 - Intro to Electrical & Instrumentation |
| Grade 3 | |
| Grade 4 | |
American Water Works Association California/Nevada Section (AWWA) |
AWWA Web Site |
| Water Distribution Operator | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade 2 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade 3 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
| Grade 4 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
| Laboratory Analyst | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 110 - Lab Analysis for Water & Wastewater |
| Backflow Tester | CWS 280 - Backflow Tester Training |
| Cross Connection Control Specialist | CWS 282 - Cross Connection Control Specialist |
| Water Conservation Practitioner | |
| Level 1 | CWS 105 - Water Conservation |
| Level 2 | CWS 105 - Water Conservation |
American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) |
APBA Web SiteAPBA Certification Page |
| Backflow Tester | CWS 280 - Backflow Tester Training |
Contact
Joe Young
Program Coordinator
Email: joseph.young@gcccd.edu or jdy55@cox.net
Phone: (619) 660-4789 or (619) 609-9001
