Public Works Certification Program
Course Information (64 Clock or Contact Hours)
In partnership with the South Florida Branch of the American Public Works Association, this course provides education, training and certification for personnel in the public works industry, including: confined space, trench safety, maintenance of traffic (MOT), lift truck/fork lift, aerial lift, CPR, first aid, blood-borne pathogens, intro to tree care/chainsaw safety, lockout/tagout, and OSHA 10.
Students will achieve valuable certifications to upgrade your qualifications, create a safer, more qualified workplace, and learn public works history, professional ethics, administration, and will also earn a South Florida Public Works Academy Certificate. This course is 64 clock or contact hours.
Certificate in Sustainable Management
Course Information (40 Clock or Contact Hours)
Sustainability refers to the use of ecosystems and their resources in a manner that satisfies current needs without compromising the needs or options of future generations. A sustainable business is one that generates profits for its owners, protects the environment, and improves the lives of the people with whom it interacts. Classes are offered on the Miami Shores, Pembroke Pines, and Kendall sites. This course is 40 contact or clock hours.
Wastewater Treatment Operation—Class C
Course Information (132 Contact or Clock Hours)
This course provides you with an understanding of the basic principles required for the proper operation of a domestic wastewater treatment facility. Information presented includes the role and responsibilities of a treatment plant operator; an explanation of why wastes must be treated; and detailed descriptions of the equipment and processes used in a wastewater treatment plant. Operators learn to operate and maintain racks, screens, sedimentation tanks, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, package activated sludge plants, oxidation ditches, ponds, and chlorination facilities. Topics covered include conventional activated sludge processes; sludge digestion and solids handling; effluent disposal; plant safety and good housekeeping; plant and equipment maintenance; laboratory procedures and chemistry; use of computers for plant operation and maintenance; analysis and presentation of data; and records and report writing. Operators also learn to analyze and solve operational problems and to perform mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control. This is an interactive course including class lecture and laboratory. Classes are offered on the Miami Shores, Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens sites. This course is 132 contact or clock hours.
Water Treatment Operation—Class C
Course Information (132 Contact or Clock Hours)
This is an entry level course for the student just beginning studies in the water treatment field. This course covers the fundamental principles involved in water treatment plant operation. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management, intake structures, drinking water regulations, fluoridation, instrumentation, and advanced lab procedures. Administrative procedures for dealing with budgeting, setting rates, recordkeeping, personnel administration, public relations, and emergency planning are also covered in this course. Water treatment practices vary widely in different areas of the country; however, a limited number of distinct processes can usually be identified in any treatment plant. This is an interactive course including class lecture and laboratory. Classes are offered on the Miami Shores, Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens sites. This course is 132 contact or clock hours.