2020 – 2021 
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Water Quality Technician
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

CCC	
CIP Number	0703010404	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	19-4091 - Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Environmental Science Technology AS degree program (1703010401).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to analysis and dispensing of water in accordance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  The certificate will cover industry standards such as those included in the Clean Water Act.  Graduates of this certificate program should be able to research applicable local, state, and federal regulations and implement methods and strategies to ensure compliance; to maintain records as required by OSHA, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and to control the process to transfer or treat water or liquid waste. 

This program does not prepare individuals for the D, C, B or A level of Water or Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification as those requirements are outlined in Department of Environmental Protection Rule 62-602. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing water pollution through prevention and remediation.
02.0	Operate and calibrate laboratory and field instruments used in quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants. 
03.0	Sample, analyze and calculate data related to air, water and soil pollutants. 
04.0	Demonstrate an awareness of solid waste, the problems engendered by solid waste accumulation and disposal and solutions to those problems. 
05.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

2020 – 2021 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Water Quality Technician
CIP Number:	0703010404
Program Length:	12 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		19-4091

This certificate program is part of the Environmental Science Technology AS degree program (1703010401).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing water pollution through prevention and remediation. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Determine chemical and physical properties of surface water and groundwater.	
01.02	Describe microbial systems related to water pollution. 	
01.03	Describe surface water, groundwater systems, hydrologic cycle, potable water and wastewater treatment processes. 	
01.04	Identify types and sources of surface water and groundwater contamination. 	
01.05	Describe legal aspects, laws, rules and consequences related to surface and groundwater pollution. 	
01.06	Collect water samples for field and laboratory analysis. 	
01.07	Identify the water quality standards for effluent from domestic and various industrial wastewater facilities. 	
01.08	Describe ambient water quality criteria.	
01.09	Demonstrate the technology and methods applied to non-point source pollution control (stormwater and agriculture runoff).	
02.0	Operate and calibrate laboratory and field instruments used in quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants. The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Demonstrate knowledge of basic laboratory operation. 	
02.02	Operate and calibrate selected laboratory instruments. 	
02.03	Operate and calibrate selected field instruments and equipment.	
03.0	Sample, analyze and calculate data related to air, water and soil pollutants. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Gather and analyze selected samples. 	
03.02	Manipulate data and reach confident conclusions. 	
03.03	Write formal technical reports. 	
03.04	Identify and perform the correct analysis for selected parameters listed with state and federal regulations for wastewater effluent, surface water and groundwater.	
04.0	Demonstrate an awareness of solid waste, the problems engendered by solid waste accumulation and disposal and solutions to those problems. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Discuss the possibilities of contaminates (leachates) seeping into the groundwater.	
04.02	Discuss the purpose for installing monitoring wells located around a sanitary landfill.	
05.0	Demonstrate employability skills. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Conduct a job search. 	
05.02	Secure information about a job. 	
05.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
05.04	Complete a job application. 	
05.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
05.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor, or other persons. 	
05.07	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
05.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately. 	
05.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits and safety skills.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Planned and supervised occupational activities may be provided through directed laboratory experience, practicum or cooperative experience.  Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student:  (1) a training plan signed by the student, the instructor and the employer which includes instructional objectives and a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; and (2) a work station which reflects equipment, skills, and tasks relevant to the student’s career goal.  Students must receive compensation for work performed. 

In accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, minimum basic skill levels have been established for admittance into a college associate degree program. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml