Description

The reuse of treated wastewater has become a sustainable option for minimizing water scarcity problems. Throughout SAIT's Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations certificate program, students learn the skills needed for a rewarding career in municipal and industrial water/wastewater systems. Graduates will develop a working knowledge and skills related to treatment technologies and water/wastewater systems operations including related laboratory analytics. Through in-class learning and recognized work experience, they will be prepared to write industry required certification exams including the 4th class power engineering and water/wastewater treatment.

Graduates of the program will possess the following proficiencies:

• perform water analysis tasks to support plant water quality targets
• analyze current and past data to support plant performance decisions
• apply knowledge of water/wastewater system processes including pressure vessels and power generating equipment to achieve performance requirements
• perform basic preventative maintenance tasks
• apply fundamental knowledge of chemistry and biology to maintain process performance
• operate according to all applicable regulatory guidelines
• collaborate with stakeholders to achieve optimum process performance
• control water/wastewater collection and distribution systems
• run high-pressure boiler and steam systems

* Note: Additional fees may apply

** All fees are subject to change without notice