Certifications
The course work at Cuyamaca College is designed to provide the student with a body
of knowledge that will prepare them for a career in the water and wastewater industries.
These courses are not intended to be test preparation courses as those courses typically
drill students on specific test items or test taking strategies. Professional Associations
within the industry (AWWA and CWEA) do provide some test preparation workshops. Their
links are listed next to agency name.
Contact the Cuyamaca College Counseling center for further assistance.
Mandatory Industry Certifications - State Regulated |
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Professional and Industry Certifications |
Recommended Cuyamaca College Courses |
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California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) |
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Drinking Water |
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| Water Distribution Operator | |
| Grade D-1 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade D-2 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade D-3 | CWS 130 will cover portions of this exam and CWS 230 completes the information |
| Grade D-4 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
| Grade D-5 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
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| Water Treatment Operator | |
| Grade T-1 | CWS 112 - Basic Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-2 | CWS 112 - Basic Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-3 | CWS 112 - Basic Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-4 | CWS 212 - Advanced Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
| Grade T-5 | CWS 212 - Advanced Plant Operations-Water Treatment |
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Wastewater |
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| Waste Water Treatment | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 114 - Basic Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 2 | CWS 114 - Basic Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 3 | CWS 114 - Basic Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 4 | CWS 214 - Advanced Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
| Grade 5 | CWS 214 - Advanced Plant Operations-Wastewater Treatment |
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Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Exam Application |
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Voluntary Certifications - Industry Offered |
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California Water Environment Association (CWEA) CWEA Web Site |
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Wastewater Collections |
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| Grade 1 | CWS 132 - Wastewater Collection Systems |
| Grade 2 | CWS 132 - Wastewater Collection Systems |
| Grade 3 | CWS 232 - Wastewater Collection Systems II |
| Grade 4 | CWS 232 - Wastewater Collection Systems II |
| Laboratory Analyst | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 110 - Lab Analysis for Water and Wastewater |
| Grade 2 | CWS 210 - Lab Analysis for Water and Wastewater |
| Grade 3 | NOTE: This typically requires a 4 year degree |
| Grade 4 | NOTE: This typically requires a 4 year degree |
| Mechanical and Electrical | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 134 - Mechanical Maintenance |
| Grade 2 - Mechanical | |
| Grade 2 - Electrical | CWS 106 - Intro to Electrical and Instrumentation |
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American Water Works Association California/Nevada Section (AWWA) |
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| Water Distribution Operator | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade 2 | CWS 130 - Water Distribution Systems |
| Grade 3 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
| Grade 4 | CWS 230 - Water Distribution Systems II |
| Laboratory Analyst | |
| Grade 1 | CWS 110 - Lab Analysis for Water and Wastewater |
| Backflow Tester | CWS 280 - Backflow Tester Training |
| Cross Connection Control Specialist | CWS 282 - Cross Connection Control Specialist |
| Water Conservation Practitioner | |
| Level 1 | CWS 105 - Water Conservation |
| Level 2 | CWS 105 - Water Conservation |
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American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) |
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| Backflow Tester | CWS 280 - Backflow Tester Training |