Water and Wastewater Technician
Trade Description:
Water and Wastewater Technicians are vital to almost every facet of the water and wastewater industry, ensuring the safety of potable water and the safe processing of wastewater to meet public health, environmental and consumer concerns. The Water and Wastewater trade is comprised of four sub-component trades:
- Water Distribution Operator
- Waste Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Collection Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
Employment is found in municipal water and wastewater facilities, environmental departments in mines, and other industries, solid waste management facilities, and in government.
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Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
| Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By | |
| Water and Wastewater Technician* | — | — | — | — |
| Water Distribution Operator | 1 | 800 | 6 | RRC-Online |
| Water Treatment Operator | 1 | 800 | 8 | RRC-Online |
| Wastewater Collection Operator | 1 | 800 | 6 | RRC-Online |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 1 | 800 | 8 | RRC-Online |
* A Certificate of Qualification in each of the sub-component trades is required to receive a Certification of Qualification in the trade without writing any further certification examination or paying any further fee.
Training Standards:
 Water Distribution Operator |
Level Chart |
| Water Treatment Operator |
Profile Chart |
| Wastewater Collection Operator |
POA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
A Certificate of Qualification in each of the sub-component trades:
- Water Distribution Operator Class II or higher
- Water Treatment Operator Class II or higher
- Wastewater Collection Operator Class II or higher
- Wastewater Treatment Operator Class II or higher | ||
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