The Los Angeles Trade-Technical College has a range of green-related courses and programs that range from alternative fuels and emissions reduction in the Diesel Technology Program to a Supply Water Technology AS degree with an emphasis in water purification. Currently the college has 52 green-integrated courses and four green-related degree and certificate programs in career-technical, science, health, and liberal arts programs.
In the summer of 2007, the college launched several green-related workforce development initiatives through its Regional Economic Development Institute (REDI). To date as a result of these initiatives, the college has: convened a two-day Sustainability Industry and Educators Forum to define green industry sector trends and needs including career and academic pathways, occupations, and skills/competencies; completed research on the demand/supply side of green construction, transportation and energy sectors in the Los Angeles Region; identified and prioritized industry sectors and occupations for developing green workforce training programs; is currently developing curriculum for Alternative Fuels and Solar Technician program(s); is currently in research and development phase for developing a fuel cell technician program; and is planning for the implementation of a Green Business Certification Program.
Included in the College’s green Associates degrees are two which focus on Water Technology:
The Water Systems Technology program at Trade-Tech offers includes a Supply Water option in which courses are focused on the operation and design of water systems, wells, pumps and meters; water treatment for potable water; water purification, and technical phases of automatic controls, including power and code considerations. The Associate in Science degree in Supply Water Technology may be earned by completing the required courses listed below, along with 30 units of general education courses listed in Graduation Plan A, and 8 additional units of elective courses to meet the 60 unit requirement. Upon successful completion students will be prepared for certification by the AWWA as well as the State Department of Health. Students will also have the background to advance in the Supply Water Industry including water purification. The degree requires completion of Water Supply 4 and 5 (6 units total), water purification courses. Core courses directly related to green technology include:
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2 Wastewater Technology AS Degree The Water Systems Technology program at Trade-Tech offers students a choice of two concentrations within water systems industry. The Wastewater option offers courses focusing on preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment systems as well as disinfection methods, solids treatment, and solids and effluent disposal practices. The Associate in Science degree in Wastewater Technology may be earned by completing the required courses listed below, 30 units of general education courses listed in Graduation Plan A, and 9 additional units of elective courses to meet the 60 unit requirement. In the State of California, there are five operator grade levels of profession in operating and maintaining publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. Each grade level requires passing an examination administered by the State, after meeting qualifying experience and educational requirements. An Associates degree and 6 years of performance of an operator duty while holding a certificate, qualifies a person to be promoted to grade five level. Upon completion of the degree, students will have the potential for securing high-paying jobs. Core courses directly related to green technology are listed below. These courses have been approved by the California State Water Resource Control Board and are eligible for eight (8) educational points, for each 3 unit course completed, toward the Wastewater Treatment Plat Operators Certification educational requirements.
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For more information on the College and its programs, please visit http://www.lattc.edu/dept/lattc/WED/GCIPrograms.html
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