Basic Water Works Operations (Northeast)
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 200Wage: $18-$22/hr
Duration: 1-3 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
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HCC Industrial Technology & Energy
Basic Water Works Operations (Stafford)
Program Details
- Duration
- 1-3 weeks
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- $1-500
Total program cost may exceed $150; however, Financial Aid/Scholarships are available to eligible students.
You will need
U.S. Work AuthorizationHS Diploma/GEDReadiness Test
Must be at least 18 years of age
To be accepted into this training program, I must pass the TSI readiness test.
About this program
This course provides students with an introduction to wastewater collection and treatment along with a brief review of the water cycle. The course covers sources and pretreatment of domestic waste as well as characteristics of wastewater. The training program lasts less than 3 weeks.
What's Included
Job/hiring support
Financial aid available
Credential You'll Earn
Houston Community College Certificate of Completion & prepares Trainees for their TCEQ Class D liscense
Work Interests
What will the work being done in this program feel like?
- Realistic
People with Realistic interests like work that includes practical, hands-on problems and answers. Often people with Realistic interests do not like careers that involve paperwork or working closely with others. They like working with plants and animals; real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery; and outside work.
- Conventional
People with Conventional interests like work that follows set procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and paying attention to details rather than working with ideas. They like working with clear rules and following a strong leader.
- Investigative
People with Investigative interests like work that has to do with ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people. They like searching for facts and figuring out problems.
Work interest descriptions adapted from the O*NET® Interest Profiler. This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
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