The Continuing Education Department is approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to offer the courses listed below. The content and curriculum of these courses are mandated and approved by the TCEQ.
Entrance Requirements: Students must complete, sign, and submit the Student Understanding of Responsibility and Ineligibility for License Acknowledgement forms, prior to registration.
Materials Needed: TCEQ approved manuals are included in the cost of tuition and will be provided to each student on the first day of class.
Certification Information: Upon completion, students are urged to apply for the corresponding licensing examination through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at an additional cost. Wharton County Junior College Richmond Campus Testing Center is an approved testing facility for TCEQ.
The Wastewater Treatment course covers practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures. In addition to the information provided about state requirements, participants will learn about the composition and characteristics of wastewater, secondary treatment processes, disinfection of wastewater, and laboratory controls. Upon completion of the course, trainees will be able to identify various plant operations, explain maintenance of plant operations, analyze control options for solids handling and disposal, and explain wastewater reclamation methods. TCEQ #0437
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