ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY/WATER MANAGEMENT
Certificate of Achievement Environmental Technology · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Environmental Technology Water Management Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the water management field or to upgrade working individuals with water management field technician skills. Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person to work in the environmental field in compliance with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology/Water Management, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 13-14 | |
| ET 230 | Safety and Emergency Response | 4 |
| ET 260 | Environmental Sampling and Analysis | 4 |
| ET 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Environmental Technology-Related Fields | 1-2 |
| BIOL 120 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 120L | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| Choose four courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| ET 270 | Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations I | 3 |
| ET 271 | Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations II | 3 |
| ET 272 | Advanced Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| ET 273 | Stormwater Management, Treatment & Controls | 3 |
| ET 274 | Industrial Waste Water Treatment | 3 |
| ET 275 | Water Treatment | 3 |
| ET 276 | Water Distribution | 3 |
| Total | 25-26 | |