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College Certificate - Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Canada

48038

Last updated: 16/04/2025
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About College Certificate - Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations

The reuse of treated wastewater has become a sustainable option for minimizing water scarcity problems. Students will 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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Earliest Intake
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Deadline
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Tuition (1st year)
$28,860.00 CAD
Application Fee
$150.00 CAD

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Cost and Duration


Program Level
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Average Graduate Diploma
1 Year College Certificate Including A Practicum
Cost of Living
$20,635.00 CAD / Year
Gross Tuition
$25,884.00 CAD / First Year
Application Fee
$175.00 CAD

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