ProgramCIP 15.0506

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using water storage, waterpower, and wastewater treatment systems. Includes instruction in water storage, power and/or treatment systems and equipment; testing and inspection procedures; system maintenance procedures; and report preparation.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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JobsOfficial crosswalk

KnowledgeFrom O*NET

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ConceptsLater

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01.

Leads to

3 jobs

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3025
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health19-4042
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators51-8031

02.

Knowledge those jobs draw on

Customer and Personal Service2 of 3
Public Safety and Security1 of 3
Engineering and Technology1 of 3
Mechanical1 of 3
Mathematics1 of 3
English Language1 of 3

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).