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Courses are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in water and wastewater as well as for certification examinations administered by the State of Iowa and those administered by professional associations within the water and wastewater industry.  The degree is designed to provide a progressive credential structure through which students can gain two certificates and a diploma, then the AAS degree. This degree program emphasizes hands-on experience and instruction. An internship is required.  Classes are built around practical examples of real-world scenarios, demonstrations, and field trips to maximize understanding of subject matter.  People who may be interested in this program:    Students interested in entering the field of Water Environmental Technology.  Current operators working on increasing their certification level through attainment of coursework.   Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to seek employment or advancement in a wide variety of settings including water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, state and federal agencies, engineering firms, and more!  This program provides training and educational experiences that will prepare you for certification examinations. Work experience requirements must be met before you are eligible to take an examination for certification. Be sure to refer to the certifying body in your area to determine eligibility. In Iowa, visit the DNR website located at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/Certification/WaterWastewaterOperators.aspx.  For more information about the Water Environmental Technology program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/water."},"ceterms:accreditedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-20b0d337-c2de-43b5-a994-d3f4bfc70b78"],"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://catalog.dmacc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12\u0026poid=1664\u0026returnto=915","ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:PostSecondaryLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Post-Secondary Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those who have completed secondary level school programs or equivalent."}}],"ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile","ceterms:exactDuration":"P2Y"}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}},"ceterms:instructionalProgramType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=56","ceterms:targetNode":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=56\u0026cip=40.0605","ceterms:codedNotation":"40.0605","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Classification of Instructional Programs"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Hydrology and Water Resources Science"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"A program that focuses on the scientific study of the occurrence, circulation, distribution, chemical and physical properties, and environmental interaction of surface and subsurface waters, including groundwater.  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