New Certificate of Achievement
GAVILAN COLLEGENEW CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Date: 2/22/16 / Prepared & Submitted by: Sherrean Carr / Dept: CTE
Program Title: Water Distribution Technology Education
LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Library and learning resources needed to fulfill the objectives of the program are currently available or are adequately budgeted for.
DATE SIGNATURE, CHIEF LIBRARIAN/LEARNING RESOURCES MANAGER TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION ONLY
Program fulfills the requirements of employers in the occupation, provides students with appropriate occupational competencies, and meets any relevant professional or licensing standards.
DATE SIGNATURE, ADMINISTRATOR OF CTE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE SIGNATURE, CHAIR, CTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
Program was recommended for approval by Regional Occupational Consortium on
DATE
DATE SIGNATURE, CHAIR, REGIONAL CONSORTIUM TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
LOCAL CURRICULUM APPROVAL
Program and courses within the program have been approved by the curriculum committee and instructional administration, and satisfy all applicable requirements of Title 5 regulations.
DATE SIGNATURE, CHAIR, DEPARTMENT CHAIR TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE SIGNATURE, CHAIR, AREA DEAN TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE SIGNATURE, CHAIR, CURRICULUM COMMITTEE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE SIGNATURE, ARTICULATION OFFICER TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE SIGNATURE, CHIEF INSTRUCTIONAL OFFICER TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE SIGNATURE, PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC SENATE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
All provisions of Title 5, Chapter 6 have been considered. The college is prepared to support establishment and maintenance of the proposed instructional program.
DATE SIGNATURE, PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DISTRICT APPROVAL: On (date), the governing board of the Gavilan College District approved the instructional program attached to this application.
DATE SIGNATURE, SUPERINTENDENT/CHANCELLOR OF DISTRICT TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
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New Certificate of Achievement
NEW CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
1. Program Title: Water Distribution Technology Education
2. Program Award:
Certificate of Achievement from 12 to less than 18 units
Certificate of Achievement from 18 or greater units
3. Program Goal:
C - CTE
O - Other - Designed to meet community needs
PLANNING SUMMARY
4. Program TOP Code: / 0958.00 / 11. Estimate Cost New Equipment: / $200 per year5. Effective Date: / Spring 2017 / 12. Cost of New/Remodeled Facility: / $0
6. Required Certificate Units: (Minimum) / 21 / 13. Library Acquisitions: / $0
Required Certificate Units: (Maximum) / 21 / 14. Program Review Date (Month/Year):
For CTE, must be reviewed every two years. / 06/2018
7. Annual Completers / 12 / 15. Apprenticeship: Yes No
8. Net Annual Labor Demand (CTE only) / 60 per year / 16. Distance Education:
0 - 49%
50 - 99%
100%
9. Estimated Faculty Workload:
(FTEF) / 1.80 / 17. Gainful Employment: Yes No
10. Number of New Faculty Positions: / 4 / 18. CTE Regional Consortium Approved: Yes No
Supporting Documentation:
· Narrative
· Course Outlines of Record
· Transfer Documentation - If applicable
· Additional Documentation (CTE)
o Labor Market Information (LMI)
o Advisory Committee Recommendation
o Regional Consortia Approval Meeting Minutes
· Supporting Documentation - Apprenticeship
o Labor Market Information (LMI) and analysis
o California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) Approval Letter
NARRATIVE TEMPLATE FOR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Refer to Appendix D, Certificate of Achievement (Credit), pages 169 - 175 of the Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH) for an explanation of the Narrative Template requirements.
Complete items #1 - 7.
http://www.gavilan.edu/curriculum/Handbook_5thEd_BOGapproved.pdf
Reason for Modification:
Item 1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives (Program Learning Outcomes):
Students who successfully complete a Certificate of Achievement in Water Distribution Technology Education will:
* Identify sources and characteristics of water common to water distribution systems.
* Compare and contrast the different types of water distribution systems currently in use.
* Identify drinking water public health hazards and water quality standards common to the industry.
* Utilize calculations and conversions to determine water flow, pressure, volume, velocity and force and chemical dosage used in water distribution systems.
* Identify and compare methods used to handle, install and repair water distribution pipe.
* Explain the principles of pump operation for the types of pumps used in water distribution systems; including common problems, necessary adjustments and typical packing gland problems.
* Explain the electrical principles involved in control circuits common to water distribution systems.
* Explain the required safe handling and storage of chlorine used in water distribution systems.
* Check and utilize water maps and drawings to determine location, type and characteristics of water distribution systems.
* Specify necesssary procedures needed to safely complete field work in a water distribution system.
* Compare and contast factors considered in the selection of pipe and different types of water meters.
* Demonstrate how to read meters and calculate the meters accuracy.
Item 2. Catalog Description of the Program:
The Water Distribution Technology Education program is designed to teach students the methods, processes, technology and current practices involved in operating and maintaining modern, complex water distribution systems. Students who satisfactorily complete the required courses for this certificate will qualify to take the CDPH Grade D-1 through D-5 Water Distribution Operator examinations required to obtain certification and employment with a water district.
Item 3. Program Requirements:
COLLEGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCourse ID / Course Title / Units
Required Core: (21 units)
WTRM 101 / Introduction to Water/Wastewater Technology / 3
WTRM 102 / Beginning Water/Wastewater/Distribution Math / 3
WTRM 103 / Introduction to Electrical and Instrumentation Processes / 3
WTRM 104 / Motors and Pumps/Operation and Maintenance / 3
WTRM 105 / Water Distribution 1 / 3
WTRM 106
WTRM 132 / Beginning Water Treatment Plant Operation
Advanced Water Distribution / 3
3
Sum of Core Units / 21
Electives: ()
Sum of Electives / sum
Electives: ()
Sum of Electives / sum
Total Units for the Certificate: / 21
Course Sequence:
The information below indicates that the sequence of courses that the student needs to meet the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement in Water Distribution Technology Education will be offered on a yearly bases.
FALL:
WTRM 101 - Introduction to Water/Wastewater Technology
WTRM 102 - Beginning Water/Wastewater/Distribution Math
WTRM 105 - Water Distribution 1
SPRING:
WTRM 103 - Introduction to Electrical and Instrumentation Processes
WTRM 104 - Motors and Pumps/Operation and Maintenance
WTRM 106 - Beginning Water Treatment Plant Operation
WTRM 132 - Advanced Water Distribution
Item 4. Master Planning
As a part of Gavilan College's new Water Resources Management Program a 3 Phase process was developed to build and expand the programs offerings. Phase 1 was the start of the program which developed curriculum to allow the college to offer its initial Certificate of Achievement in Water Resouces Management.
Four new courses were then developed this Fall/Spring 2015-16 as a part of Phase 2 and Phase 3 which will allow the college to offer Certificate of Achievements in Water Technology Education, Wastewater Technology Education, Wastewater Collection Technology Education, and Water Distribution Technology Education.
As stated in the New Credit Program document for Gavilan College's Water Resources Management Program: "The degree and certificate curricula and components for the Water Resources Management program were driven by California state licensing requ"irements for treatment plant operators as well as by the standards for Career Technical Education programs in California. The curriculum was also guided by the industry representatives on the program Advisory Committee who provided critical support in identifying current industry skill standards and competencies."
"In addition, Gavilan was guided by the curriculum and experience of Cuyamaca College and Palomar College in San Diego County, which offer strong programs in water technology. It is anticipated that the curriculum developed by Gavilan could become part of the model curricula for water technology through Cuyamaca College's Water Technology statewide grant …"
Item 5. Enrollment and Completer Projections
Based on the initial Water Resources Management Program application:
2011-12 (initial year) 20 majors 15 completers 75% completers
2012-13 25 majors 18 completers 72% completers
2013-14 30 majors 21 completers 70% completers
2014-15 35 majors 25 completers 71% completers
The addition of four (4) new Certificates of Achievement will expand the opportunities for students.
Item 6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
The College's Water Resources Management program is a part of the successful and established career technical education (CTE) department. As stated in the New Credit Program document: "In determining the need, size, and scope of the proposed Water Resources Management degree program, Gavilan College and its industry partners performed a gap analysis and local environmental scan. This process involved assessing the place of the Water Resources Management program in the curriculum and similar programs, …"
As stated earlier, the addition of the four (4) new Certificates of Achievement is guided by the offerings/suggestions of Cuyamaca College.
Item 7. Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
As stated in the New Credit Program document: " … there are no water technology programs, like the one proposed here, anywhere in the San Francisco Bay and Greater Silicon Valley Regions of California …"
The closest one is Solano College - 107 miles from Gavilan College.
Degree and Certificate Review Checklist
ü Are there courses listed on your degree/certificate that are no longer offered, offered on a very limited basis, or have been inactivated and therefore should be removed?
ü Are there some newly developed courses or different courses that should be included in your degree/certificate?
ü Does the program description and program learning outcomes accurately describe the degree/certificate?
ü Are the unit values and course titles correct?
ü Have the prerequisites been reviewed?
Water Program
Labor Market Information and Analysis
According to the State of California Employment Development Department website, jobs as Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators in California (also called Process Operators, Wastewater Operators, Wastewater Treatment Operators, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, Water Plant Operators, and Water Treatment Plant Operators) are “expected to increase by 6.9 percent, or 700 jobs between 2012 and 2022.”
“In California, an average of 60 new job openings per year is expected for Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Workers, plus an additional 360 job openings due to net replacement needs, resulting in a total of 420 job openings. In San Benito and Santa Clara Counties, an average of 13 job openings due to net replacement needs is expected per year”. These projections are based on; “An increasing population, the retirement of the baby boomer generation, and an increased focus on environmentally sustainable business practices are expected to boost demand for water and wastewater treatment services. As new treatment plants are constructed to meet this increased demand, new Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator jobs will become available. Furthermore, the number of applicants for these jobs is normally low, due primarily to the physically demanding and unappealing nature of some of the work.”
“The median wage in 2015 for Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Workers in California was $65,385 annually or $31.43 hourly. The median wage for Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Workers in San Benito and Santa Clara Counties was $75,899 annually or $36.49 hourly.” These “Operators usually receive benefits that may include health and life insurance, a retirement plan, and educational reimbursement for job-related courses. Holidays, vacation, and sick leave are also provided.”
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