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 degree 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.

计划学习成果：

成功完成该课程后，学生将能够

- 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 necessary procedures needed to safely complete field work in a water distribution system.

- Compare and contrast factors considered in the selection of pipe and different types of water meters.

- Demonstrate how to read meters and calculate the meters accuracy

FOR CERTIFICATE COMPLETE CORE COURSES: 21 UNITS

FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPLETE CORE (21 UNITS), LIST A (3 UNITS) AND LIST B (4-8 UNITS), AND GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35 - 39 UNITS

A student may complete the Gavilan College A.A./A.S. general education, the CSU-GE Breadth or the IGETC pattern, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60 unit total. See a counselor for details.

NOTE: A course may be used to satisfy both general education
and major courses. See "Double Counting Rule".