Water and Environmental Technology Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | Less than one year

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• high-purity lab technician
• high-purity production technician.

For information contact Matthew LaForce, 503-594-3148 or laforce@clackamas.edu.

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OREGON BACKFLOW AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL TRAINING

Become certified as a:

• Backflow Assembly Tester
  CCC offers five-day backflow tester certification courses approved by the Oregon Health Division. Only certified testers can perform the annual backflow assembly test required by the Oregon Plumbing Code and Water Purveyors. The Department of Human Services requires proof of high school diploma or GED certificate in order to complete the certification process.
• Cross Connection Control Specialist
  CCC offers four-day courses for individuals who want to obtain Oregon Department of Human Services certification as cross connection control inspectors. Oregon Community Public Water Systems with more than 300 service connections are required to have a certified individual oversee the cross connection program. The Oregon Department of Human Services will require proof of high school diploma or GED in order to complete the certification process

Currently registration is only available using paper registration forms (available below) and payment by check. Questions regarding registration can be directed to Naomi Sether at 503-594-3345 or naomis@clackamas.edu.

You may also register in person at the Enrollment Services Center in Roger Rook Hall at the CCC Oregon City campus.

PNW-AWWA Water Short School 2020

June 23-25, 2020

Participant Registration

For more information, contact Naomi Sether at 503-594-3345 or naomis@clackamas.edu.

Programs that are 12-44 credits that acknowledge a specific skill proficiency to help students gain enhanced employment opportunities are considered state-approved Career Pathways. Certain certificates are eligible for federal financial aid, while others may only be eligible as a segment of an aid-eligible certificate or degree program (Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Students).

Career Pathways Roadmap for High Purity Water

RESCHEDULED - ORWEF Water Environment School 2020

June 16-18, 2020

Note: The Short School has been rescheduled from March to June based on recommendations and mandates from the state and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are canceling or rescheduling all non-essential events with 50 or more attendees through April 8. For more information on our protective efforts, visit www.clackamas.edu/coronavirus.

• Session schedule and descriptions coming soon

PARTICIPANTS

The ORWEF Short School is intensive training designed as a comprehensive overview for wastewater professionals. Topics will provide supplemental occupational education, and technical upgrading for those employed in both the municipal and industrial arenas.

Topics discussed this year include:

• Waste water operations and maintenance
• Wastewater pre-treatment
• Collection systems
• Wastewater basics and beyond
• Water resource recovery
• Safety
• Stormwater
• Technology
• Asset management
• Activated sludge

Register Now

For more information, contact Naomi Sether at 503-594-3345 or naomis@clackamas.edu.

VENDORS

Vendor Exhibition

Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Join the Oregon Water Education Foundation Water Environment School for the 43rd annual short school. This is a great opportunity to display your products and services to the wastewater industry! Over 100 vendors are typically invited to the exhibition and we have space for about 45 in the Randall Gymnasium. Register early to reserve your exhibit space! The cost is $255 for each exhibit space (10-12 linear feet). The registration fee includes lunch and an appreciation gift for your staff working in the exhibit space. Additionally, there is free Wi-Fi for everyone to keep in electronic contact with their office.

Vendor Registration

PROGRAM CODE: CC.HIPURITYWATER

The High Purity Water certificate program provides classes and hands-on experience with advanced water treatment methods used in the high-tech industry. The certificate program has been developed in cooperation with Intel Corporation. Based on student demand WET-125 and WET-135 may be offered biannually.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• correctly operate and maintain SCADA equipment and other instrumentation involved in the general operation of facilities where high purity water is produced;
• perform calculations related to electrical circuit operation and hydraulics;
• correctly use reverse osmosis-based equipment to manufacture high purity water.