The Water System Automation program is designed to prepare students for careers in the public health fields of drinking water and sanitation, as well as other fields of automation applications. This program is also designed to enable those already working in these fields to upgrade their skills. Subjects addressed include basic principles of electricity and electric power, interpretation of ladder logic diagrams, use of measurement instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, laboratory construction and troubleshooting of control circuits and programmable logic controllers, and application of these technologies in the drinking water and sanitation industries.
It is estimated that there will be approximately 25 - 35 students enrolled in each of the Water System Automation courses. The projected number of students to earn a certificate annually is 20 to 25 students.
This program is intended to address workforce preparation for careers in automation technologies that control drinking water and wastewater systems to facilitate compliance with public health and safety standards established by the State of California.
Water System Automation, CA "Electronic Technology Program" Information Goals and Objectives -- The Electronic Technology program provides high-quality instruction leading to a certificate of proficiency or achievement, an associate in science degree, and/or transfer to university programs in engineering technology. The program also prepares students for employment or advancement in electronics and related industries. Courses -- The curriculum in electronic technology equips students with the skills necessary for coping with a rapidly expanding and changing technological field in the water industry. A core curriculum seeks to identify and emphasize those principles which are basic to the understanding of current and emerging technologies. In advanced courses, students learn to apply available technology to the solution of specific problems, with an emphasis on creative design and troubleshooting. The curriculum emphasizes a practical rather than an abstract mathematical understanding of electronics, focusing heavily on laboratory study, while still maintaining a level of mathematical rigor appropriate to four-year programs in engineering technology. Major -- A student majoring in Electronic Technology may choose from a number of career paths. The electronics aide certificate program equips the student for entry into the electronics industry in areas such as testing, quality assurance, customer support, production support, equipment maintenance, and other water quality, and wastewater technology related automation instrumentation.
The Water System Automation fits the mission of the college because it prepares students to learn, act, communicate, and think critically as public servants. Santiago Canyon College already has public service related programs in CTE, such as Public Works and Water Utility Science; however, this new program will provide opportunities for students to advance in their career or start a career in water and waste utilities including water distribution. An Associate of Science degree provides an opportunity for students to continue their education beyond a Certificate of Achievement by completing an additional 27-39 general education units. This program supports the California Community College mission in Career Technical Education (CTE) and workforce development.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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ETEC 110 | DC Electricity | 3 | Y1 |
ETEC 120 | AC Electricity | 3 | Y1 |
ETEC 130 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 3 | Y2 |
WATR-063 | Electrical Wiring | 3 | Y2 |
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