Where we foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
The field of water and wastewater treatment is ever-changing and the demands for qualified
personnel continues as this field changes and expands.
As a water treatment plant operator, you'll be responsible for the operation and maintenance
of water treatment facilities and/or water distribution systems. You will be responsible
for delivering safe drinking water to a multitude of people. No career is more important
to our nation's quality of life, recreation and environmental health, and safety than
that of caring for our water quality. You might choose this career area if you are
interested in working hands-on, to help manage water resources to provide water that
is safe for consumers to use, and waste water that is safe to return to the environment.
You will control the processes and equipment that remove solid materials, microorganisms,
and chemical compounds from water, and operate and maintain treatment facility pumps,
pipes, valves, and other processing equipment that moves the water through the treatment
processes.
Characteristics of professionals in this industry include caring deeply about accuracy
and attention to detail. A technician's work is important to the protection of human
life and safety.
Industry Certification and Licensure
There are numerous industry certifications for water and wastewater treatment. Many
employers require certifications to perform certain work. Not all certifications are
required for employment; but do serve to make a candidate more desirable in the job
market.
California Industry certificates are available in the following areas:
Imperial Valley College maintains faculty-approved formal course articulation agreements
with Imperial Valley high schools and the Imperial Valley ROP (Regional Occupation
Program). Courses with articulation agreements follow the California Career Statewide
Pathways Templates in the areas of: Administration of Justice, Allied Health Programs,
Business, Automotive Technology, Building Construction Technology, Child Development,
Computer Information Systems, Health Assistant and Welding.
Students who complete an articulated class offered through a partnering high school
or ROP program, receive a qualifying grade in their course, and pass the IVC Credit-by-Exam
for the subject area, will be eligible to receive college credit for the articulated
corresponding Imperial Valley College class posted to their official transcript. Eligible students will work with the Applied Sciences Office at IVC for the awarding
of college credit.
For specific articulation agreements please contact the Applied Sciences Office or
the IVC Articulation Officer.
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Adjunct Instructors:
Ramiro Salas
Email: ramiro.salas@imperial.edu
Marcos Tarazon
Email: marcos.tarazon@imperial.edu