Industry Certifications are administered by a variety of agencies and organizations. Some certifications require that specific courses are taken and others are for preparation only. This table lists the courses offered at Palomar and certifications associated with them. For more information please reach out to the Program Coordinator Jacob Shiba or any other Water Technology Faculty.
| Course Number | Course Name | Certification | Grade | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTE 152 | Water Distribution Systems | Water Distribution Operator | 1-3 | State Water Resources Control Board |
| WTE 153 | Basic Plant Operations: Wastewater Treatment | Wastewater Treatment Operator | 1-3 | State Water Resources Control Board |
| WTE 154 | Basic Plant Operations: Water Treatment | Water Treatment Operator | 1-3 | State Water Resources Control Board |
| WTE 155 | Wastewater Collection Systems | Collection System Maintenance | 1-2 | CWEA |
| WTE 156 | Electrical and Instrumentation Processes | Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist | N/A | CWEA |
| WTE 158 | Backflow Tester Training | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | N/A | AWWA |
| WTE 160 | Public Works Management | Certified Public Works Professional-Management | N/A | APWA |
| WTE 162 | Cross Connection Specialist | Cross Connection Specialist | N/A | AWWA |
| WTE 164 | Laboratory Analysis | Laboratory Analyst | N/A | CWEA |
| WTE 164 | Laboratory Analysis | Water Quality Laboratory Analyst | N/A | AWWA |
| WTE 263 | Advanced Plant Operations: Wastewater Treatment | Wastewater Treatment Operator | 3-4 | State Water Resources Control Board |
| WTE 166 | Motors, Pumps, and Hydraulics | Mechanical Technologist | N/A | CWEA |
| WTE 272 | Waterworks Distribution II | Water Distribution Operator | 3-4 | State Water Resources Control Board |
| WTE 274 | Advanced Plant Operations: Water Treatment and Reclamation | Water Treatment Operator | 3-4 | State Water Resources Control Board |
