Wastewater Treatment Plant Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Technology Program is a multifaceted program that utilizes many areas of mechanics including electronics, automation, computers, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and mechanical systems. The program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level wastewater treatment plant technicians and emphasizes extensive practical experience in both theory and laboratory settings using mock-up equipment and assemblies similar to those found in the industry. Instruction advances many of the concepts learned in the Industrial Mechanics/Millwright and Mechatronics programs and includes theory, troubleshooting, and hands-on application in mechatronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, AC and DC electrical systems, hydraulics, and motor control.
Successful completion of each semester and/or permission of the instructor is required for acceptance into the next semester. Placement in specific English and math courses is determined by the college assessment test.
Contact Information:
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MM-150 | Industrial Mechanics I | 8 |
| WWTR-150L | Wastewater Treatment Lab I | 2 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH-123 | Math in Modern Society | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MM-152 | Industrial Mechanics II | 7 |
| MM-156 | Industrial Hydraulics | 3 |
| WWTR-152L | Wastewater Treatment Lab II | 3 |
| CHEM-101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MECH-210 | Mechatronics I | 5 |
| MECH-211 | Industrial Automation Control Systems | 3 |
| WWTR-210L | Wastewater Treatment Lab III | 2 |
| CAOT-164 | Computer Fundamentals for Technical Programs | 1 |
| CAOT-165 | Productivity Software for Technical Programs | 1 |
| ENSI-119 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BACT-250 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM-275 | Carbon Compounds | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| COMM-233 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
- Select and safely use hand/power tools and accurately use precision measurement tools.
- Install, troubleshoot, and test components in a basic hydraulic circuit, test AC/DC electrical motors and electro-fluid power components/circuits.
- Perform machine maintenance procedures, systems troubleshooting methodologies, and maintenance of seals, pumps, and bearings.
- Perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of PLC's, and advanced electrical motor control repair.
- Perform basic welding procedures, mechanical drive systems repair procedures, and equipment installation and alignment.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.