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Certificate in Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Canada

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CAD 25883

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The reuse of treated wastewater has become a sustainable option for minimizing water scarcity problems. Learn the skills needed for a rewarding career in municipal and industrial water/wastewater systems.

Graduates will develop a working knowledge and skills related to treatment technologies and water/wastewater systems operations including related laboratory analytics. Through in-class learning and recognized work experience they will be prepared to write industry required certification exams including the 4th class power engineering and water/wastewater treatment.

Graduates of the program will possess the following proficiencies:

  • Perform water analysis tasks to support plant water quality targets
  • Analyze current and past data to support plant performance decisions
  • Apply knowledge of water/wastewater system processes including pressure vessels and power generating equipment to achieve performance requirements
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks
  • Apply fundamental knowledge of chemistry and biology to maintain process performance
  • Operate according to all applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve optimum process performance
  • Control water/wastewater collection and distribution systems
  • Run high-pressure boiler and steam systems
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 28

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53 - With no score less than - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma with completion of the following courses or equivalents:
    • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 OR 50% in English Language Arts 30-2
    • 50% in Math 30-1 OR 60% in Math 30-2
    • 50% in Chemistry 30
    • 50% in Biology 20

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

25883

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

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