Motivational Incentives: Positive Reinforcers to Enhance Successful Treatment Outcomes (MI: PRESTO) | HealtheKnowledge

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingTroubleshootingRepairingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityMechanicalEnglish LanguageChemistryAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSelective AttentionControl Precision

Tasks

Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage,
Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
Complete wastewater discharge monitoring reports and maintenance logs.
Maintain and repair portable safety equipment and permanent safety infrastructure to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety protocols.

Technology

Compliance softwareData base user interface and query softwareGeographic information systemIndustrial control softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Absorption equipmentAeration compressorsAeratorsAerobic digestersAgitatorsAir monitoring equipmentAir strippersAmmoniatorsAmmonium analyzersAnaerobic treatment equipmentAtomic absorption AA spectrophotometersAutosamplersBackwash filtersBiochemical oxygen demand analyzersBlowers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-8031.00	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

Water and sewage samples — collect and label under direct supervisor guidance at a municipal treatment facility.
Test equipment and color analysis standards — apply to perform basic water quality checks on shift under close oversight.
Operational data forms and meter readings — record accurately on standardized log sheets with supervisor verification.
Chemical addition procedures for chlorine and lime — follow written protocols under direct supervision in a treatment plant setting.
Plant meters and gauges — read and report observed values to a lead operator during routine shift walkthroughs.
Hand tools and basic cleaning implements — use to clean filter beds and tank surfaces as directed by a senior operator.
Equipment lubrication schedules — follow step-by-step instructions to apply lubricants to designated machinery under supervision.
Plant safety rules and personal protective equipment — demonstrate correct use during entry-level orientation at a water treatment facility.
Compliance software and paper log templates — enter shift data into designated fields with guidance from a supervising operator.
Oral instructions from supervisors — listen and confirm understanding before performing assigned tasks on the plant floor.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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