Wastewater Plant Operator, Career and Technical Certificate

at Nunez Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

The Wastewater Plant Operator, Career and Technical Certificate at Nunez Community College offers a focused education in wastewater treatment and collection systems. This program is ideal for students looking to enter the water and wastewater treatment industry, providing hands-on training and preparation for certification in this essential field

Takes

4 Months

Costs

$4.3k

Leads to

$54.9k careers

Example Career

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Manufacturing

STEM

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

Manufacturing

STEM

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$36,680

$54,890

$83,090

$17.64

$26.39

$39.95

Realistic

Conventional

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

This program prepares students for entry-level roles in wastewater treatment and collection. Graduates are equipped with foundational knowledge to operate and maintain wastewater systems, opening opportunities for stable and essential careers in public utilities and environmental management

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Skills, Certifications, and Degrees:

Skills: Students gain knowledge in wastewater treatment processes, collection systems, and regulatory compliance.
Certification: Students earn a Career and Technical Certificate in Wastewater Plant Operations, preparing them for industry certification exams.

Wastewater Plant Operator, Career and Technical Certificate at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. A new student will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing [email protected] .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043