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Agriculture, Environment & Public Service
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Water / Wastewater Operator
6–9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety including lockout/tagout and PPEtrade math and measurementtechnical reading, writing, and communicationcareer readinesswater chemistry and microbiologycoagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processeswastewater treatment processes including primary, secondary, and solids handlingpump types, operation, and maintenancewater distribution system operation and maintenancecollection system basicswater and wastewater sampling procedures and laboratory analysisfederal and state drinking water and wastewater regulationsregulatory reporting and recordkeepingcapstone project integrating core competenciessupervised externship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation for state water and wastewater operator licensing
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,640 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| State Wastewater Operator Class I-II | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
| State Water Operator Class I-II | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Land & Water: Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping → Pest Control Technician → Water / Wastewater Operator
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