Continuing Education

Water & Wastewater Operators Licensing Course

Intended for water and wastewater professionals seeking New Jersey Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment Operators licensure.

Course Description

The Introduction to Water/Wastewater course is required by the State of New Jersey for Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment Operators Licensing exams T1, W1, S1, and C1. NJIT’s John A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is now offering a two-part continuing education course for water and wastewater professionals seeking licensure starting in the Fall 2021 semester and concluding at the end of Spring 2022.

Program Details

Cost: $1,300 (students will be charged $650 at the start of each semester)

Time: 180 Hours

Location: Hybrid, (face-to-face instruction with online learning)

Dates: Fall 2021 —Spring 2022

Part 1: Sept. 21 — Dec. 19

Part 2: Jan. 18 — May 3

Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Course Credit:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Training Contact Hours (TCHs), subject to pending approval by the NJDEP

Program Benefits and Who Should Attend

The Introduction to Water/Wastewater course is required for professionals seeking to become licensed Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment System Operators in the State of New Jersey. Completion of this NJDEP approved training course, a high school diploma (or equivalency certificate) and one year of operating experience are required in order for you to be eligible to take the exams for T1, W1, S1, and C1 licenses. To learn more about these requirements, please visit this NJDEP webpage.

Textbooks Required for the Course

NJDEP Reimbursement Programs

Topics Covered

Part 1:

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Microbiology
Miscellaneous

Part 2(a): Water

Administrative
Water Sources & Characteristics
Wells
Water Treatment
Disinfection
Water Analysis & Interpretation
Distribution System
Safety
Field Trip

Part 2(b): Wastewater

Administrative
Wastewater Sources & Characteristics
Treatment Methods
Disinfection
Wastewater Analysis & Interpretation
Collection System
Field Trip

Other Information

Parking included by request, please contact cee@njit.edu to learn more.

Please direct any questions via email to cee@njit.edu.

Registration for this course will be open for several weeks after the start date. Any students that start after Tuesday, January 21st will receive direct support from the instructor to make up for passed coursework and instruction.