Water Treatment Technology
8 courses · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
WTT-94 Water Treatment Technology Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 Work Experience Education hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
The Water Treatment Technology Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved water treatment job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.
WTT-101 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)
- Advisory
- MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher
This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater (sewage) treatment plants and to prepare the student and experienced operator for the State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification examinations (Grades I-II). This course is directed primarily toward entry-level operators, industrial waste inspectors, lab technicians, maintenance personnel, and related occupations. It explains how and why the treatment of wastewater protects the environment and allows for beneficial reuse. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WTT-102 Introduction to Water Treatment and Small Water Systems
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)
- Advisory
- MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher
This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants and small drinking water systems, and to prepare students and the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination (Treatment Grades 1-2 and Distribution Grades 1-2). This course is directed primarily toward entry-level operators, industrial waste inspectors, lab technicians, maintenance personnel, and related occupations. It explains how and why the treatment of drinking water protects the environment and human health. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WTT-103 Advanced Wastewater Treatment
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)
- Prerequisite
- WTT 101 with a grade of C or higher
- Advisory
- MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher
This course will provide the student with a general background in advanced wastewater treatment processes, and prepare the operator for advanced certification examinations at the Grades II and III level. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WTT-104 Advanced Water Treatment
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216)
- Prerequisite
- WTT 102 with a grade of C or higher
- Advisory
- MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher
This course covers water supply and treatment, the historical development of water quality control practices, water sources, public health aspects of water supply and regulations, advanced methods and processes related to chemical and physical treatment, evaluation of the various specialized treatment processes, instrumentation and control, and utility management. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WTT-105 Water Distribution Systems
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108)
- Advisory
- WTT 102, WTT 104 with a grade of C or higher; MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher
This course provides the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water distribution systems and water storage facilities. It prepares the experienced operator for the State Distribution Operator Certification Examination at the Grade 2 level. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WTT-106 Water Fluency, Resilience, and Sustainability
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108)
This course introduces students to understanding water quality and quantity measures in order to achieve weather and climate adaptation and resilience in relation to natural resources, agricultural, and urban challenges. It is intended to introduce students to Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and careers at Shasta College, with a focus on Water Treatment Technology (WTT), and an overview/survey of how water fluency informs environmental, social, and governance objectives in other disciplines. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WTT-180 Introduction to Water Treatment Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- Formerly
- NR 180
This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water treatment plants and prepares the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.