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Water Operator Microcredential

Water operators are trained professionals responsible for ensuring that drinking water is treated, monitored, and delivered to homes, businesses, and public institutions safely. Water operators are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment used in water treatment plants and distribution systems, and keeping detailed operational records and reports.

Launch your career on the front lines of ensuring safe drinking water through this Water Operator microcredential. You will study various water treatment methods including filtration and disinfection and understand the scope of work involved in daily operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and distribution systems. You will gain essential skills in water testing, interpreting results, monitoring and detecting potential issues, including waterborne diseases. You will learn how to deploy best practices in safety and emergency response while strengthening your problem-solving and decision-making skills.  

This microcredential will provide you with the fundamentals of water treatment processes, regulatory requirements, safety and emergency preparedness, as well as proficiency in water system operations and maintenance. 

MICROCREDENTIAL

After SUNY Ulster

Successful completion of this microcredential satisfies the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requirements for pre-certification for Grade A water treatment plant operators. With pre-certification requirements met, you are ready to apply for entry level positions at water treatment facilities, building the required number of work hours to apply for full certification.  In addition, the credits earned in this program can be applied at any time toward the Individual Studies Associate degree program.

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Course Info

6 Credits Courses by Semester

Paying For College

Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Scholarships

Note: Those who complete this microcredential can opt to add one additional course, SCI 116 Basic Wastewater Operations Lab/Lecture, to also earn the Wastewater Operator microcredential and complete pre-certification requirements for Wastewater Operators from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

Employment Potential

Water operators are in strong demand and it is a stable career because communities depend on safe, reliable water systems every day.
  • Assistant Water Operator
  • Water Operator Trainee
  • Junior Plant Operator

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