Water Operator Certificate
18 Semester Hours
Fall Semester
EVT 206 Introduction to Environmental Compliance
EVT 254 Industrial Safety and Emergency Response
Spring Semester
EVT 256 Hazardous Waste
EVT 102 Basic Water Treatment
Summer Semester
EVT 110 Introduction to Treatment Facilities
EVT 103 Basic Water Distribution
For more information, see this page in the Academics Programs of Study.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Introduction to Treatment Facilities: This course covers the physical, chemical and biological principals of operation of water and wastewater treatment systems. The basic unit processes, control parameters and mathematical problem-solving related to collection systems, treatment facilities and distribution systems are introduced.
Introduction to Environmental Compliance: This course covers an introduction to regulatory concepts and requirements for compliance with environmental regulations by governmental and non-governmental entities.
Industrial Safety and Emergency Response: This course covers state and federal regulations related to worker safety, industrial hygiene and response to emergency situations. Emphasis is placed on response to the release of hazardous materials.
Hazardous Waste: This course covers state and federal regulations related to management and disposal of hazardous waste. Problem areas and detailed procedures for compliance are studied.
Basic Water Treatment: This course will enable the student to have a general concept of groundwater and surface water treatment techniques as well as the physical and chemical unit processes applied to drinking water treatment and the daily routine tasks associated with the operation of potable water supply systems.
Basic Water Distribution: This course will entail the water distribution system which stores and delivers potable water to the customer. Storage, pipes, safety, and the general overview of typical distribution systems will be covered.
The Water and Wastewater Operator Certificate Programs are approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Environmental Certification to count as one-year of work experience toward a South Carolina operator license. South Carolina Board of Environmental Certification, 110 Centerview Dr., Suite 201, Columbia, SC, 29211, (803) 896-4430, fax: (803) 896-4424. http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Environmental/index.asp?file