2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Environmental Water & Reclamation Technology
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8007300	
CIP Number	0115050601	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	4 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-8031 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

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 applications of water resource management, application of safety procedures, record keeping and sampling, wetland management, reclamation treatment techniques, solid waste disposal, storm water management, hazardous material storage, government water technology regulations, filtrations, sedimentation, fluoridation process, and perform maintenance and inspections on equipment..

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

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four courses. Planned and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) must be provided through one or more of the following:  (1) foundational career exploration, (2) directed laboratory experience, (3) project ownership/entrepreneurship, (4) cooperative education/internship, (5) School Based Enterprise, or (6) Service Learning.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8007110	Introduction to Environmental Water Technology	ENV WAT TE 7G	1 credit	51-8031	2		
8007120	Intermediate Environmental Water Technology		1 credit	51-8031	2		
8007130	Advanced Environmental Water Technology		1 credit	51-8031	2		
8007210	Advanced Environmental Water Reclamation Technology		1 credit	51-8031	2		
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

National Standards (NS): Council for Agricultural Education

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned with National Standards AFNR Standards from the Council for Agricultural Education.  If so, the standards have been identified and cross walked with the corresponding CTE standard and/or benchmark. National Standards can be found by accessing the following link: https://ffa.app.box.com/v/Library/folder/52815452676. 

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

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

Introduction to Environmental Water Technology:
01.0	Identify the historical, social, cultural and potential applications of water resource management.
02.0	Describe and discuss hydrology.
03.0	Practice safety skills and procedures.
04.0	Demonstrate record keeping and sampling procedures.
05.0	Describe and discuss geologic principles of water resources. 
06.0	Manage wetlands.
07.0	Identify career opportunities and organizational dynamics. 
08.0	Apply scientific and technological principles.
09.0	Describe reclaimed water treatment techniques.
10.0	Collect and dispose of solid waste.
11.0	Explain water treatment techniques.
12.0	Discuss and manage stormwater systems.
13.0	Describe water distribution.
14.0	Demonstrate the management and environmentally sound use of water resources.
15.0	Describe water treatment equipment and facilities.

Intermediate Environmental Water Technology:
16.0	Discuss related standards and regulations.
17.0	Conduct site assessment.
18.0	Practice safety skills and procedures.
19.0	Manage data and physical resources.
20.0	Use Geographic Informational (GIS) and Global Positioning (GPS) Systems. 
21.0	Control incidents.
22.0	Prepare a plan.
23.0	Perform remediation.
24.0	Collect and dispose of solid waste.
25.0	Identify continuing education needs and opportunities. 
26.0	Conduct recordkeeping and sampling procedures.
27.0	Review stormwater permit procedures.
28.0	Demonstrate the use of industry appropriate tools, equipment, and instruments.
29.0	Demonstrate industry specific mathematical calculations. 
30.0	Demonstrate industry specific science skills and techniques. 
31.0	Identify career opportunities and organizational dynamics in water resources.
32.0	Demonstrate water treatment techniques.
33.0	Discuss an Industrial Pretreatment Program/Inspection. 
34.0	Discuss comprehensive quality assurance plan.
35.0	Identify professions related to the water technology field.

Advanced Environmental Water Technology:
36.0	Identify scientific concepts common in water and wastewater treatment.
37.0	Identify safety hazards associated with water technologies. 
38.0	Identify federal, state, and local regulations for the handling, storage, and use of toxic and hazardous materials.
39.0	Solve basic math problems common to water technologies. 
40.0	Define pumping and basic hydraulic principles.
41.0	Define principles of disinfection.
42.0	Define sampling techniques.
43.0	Define federal, state, and local regulations that apply to water technologies.
44.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
45.0	Identify sampling techniques and explain the significance of the steps. 
46.0	Identify chemical, biological, and physical constituents of water entering the water treatment facility or distribution systems.
47.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the aeration process.
48.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the mixing, coagulation, and flocculation processes.
49.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the sedimentation process.
50.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the filtration process.
51.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the water-softening process.
52.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the stabilization process.
53.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the corrosion control process.
54.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the disinfection process.
55.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices for the control and treatment of trihalomethanes.
56.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the iron and manganese removal processes.
57.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices for taste and odor control.
58.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the demineralization processes.
59.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the fluoridation process.
60.0	Identify facility operational problems.
61.0	Describe basic hydraulics and pumping operations.
62.0	Identify appropriate federal, state, and local regulations for the operation and maintenance of a public potable water facility.
63.0	Perform equipment inspection, and identify basic maintenance for the treatment train, treatment residuals disposal, and solids management.

Advanced Environmental Water Reclamation Technology:
64.0	Identify the basic characteristics and principles of wastewater treatment.
65.0	Identify sampling techniques and interpret the results.
66.0	Describe the sources of wastewater and the types of collection systems
67.0	Describe the process and the operational principles for the preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment (the treatment train); effluent disposal; and solids management.
68.0	Perform treatment-process control and troubleshooting for the treatment train, effluent disposal, and solids management.
69.0	Identify and correct facility operational problems.
70.0	Identify appropriate federal, state, and local regulations.
71.0	Describe federal, state and local laws for the handling, storage, and use of toxic and hazardous materials.

2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Introduction to Environmental Water Technology 
Course Number: 	8007110
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the area of hydrology, safety skills and procedures, geological principles of water resources, management of wetlands, storm water systems, environmental water resources, equipment and facility maintenance, scientific and research concepts; principles of leadership; and employability, and human relations skills.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards: Council for Agricultural Education	
01.0	Identify the historical, social, cultural and potential applications of water resource management. The student will be able to:		
01.01	Explain the developmental progression of water resource management.		
01.02	Research emerging problems and issues with water resource management.		
01.03	Explain the local global importance of water conservation.		
01.04	Explain international issues affecting water resources and water quality.		
01.05	Compare practices that either enhance or hinder water quality.		
01.06	Differentiate between point and non-point sources of pollution.	ESS.04.01.01.a	
01.07	Identify diseases and illnesses associated with water borne pathogens.		
01.08	Explain methods to control and eradicate diseases and illnesses associated with water borne pathogens. 		
01.09	Explain the significance genetic factors, environmental factors and pathogenic agents to health from the perspective of both individual and public health.		
01.10	Analyze how population size is affected by water quantity and quality.		
01.11	Evaluate the cost and benefits of various water reclamation technologies.		
01.12	Discuss the impact of individuals on water quality and quantity and how human lifestyles affect sustainability.		
01.13	Discuss the special properties of water that contribute to earth’s suitability as an environment for life.		
02.0	Describe and discuss hydrology. The student will be able to:		
02.01	Define basic hydrological terms. 	ESS.03.02.05.a	
02.02	Describe surface water systems.		
02.03	Describe ground water systems.	ESS.03.02.04.b	
02.04	Describe and diagram the water, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycles. 		
02.05	List the components of Florida's fresh water systems (lakes, ground water, aquifer, springs, rivers, andwetlands) and explain the importance of managing these resources. 		
02.06	Identify alternative sources of water.		
02.07	Identify the relationship of various soil conditions to water quality. 	ESS.03.03.01.c	
02.08	Research and explain the effects of saltwater intrusion. 		
02.09	Identify and discuss water wells and water reservoirs. 		
03.0	Practice safety skills and procedures. The student will be able to:		
03.01	Demonstrate proper safety precautions and use of common laboratory, testing, and personal protective equipment. 		
03.02	Identify and utilize safe work & laboratory practices. 		
03.03	Identify physical, chemical, biological, and zoological hazards. 		
03.04	Extract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) regulations.  		
03.05	Determine, review, and follow regulations. 		
03.06	Develop and maintain appropriate safety & laboratory records. 		
03.07	Identify and describe “on the job” & laboratory hazards and risks including fire/explosive, lead asbestos, weather hazards and emergency response preparedness		
03.08	Describe how to conduct a Job Hazard  Analysis		
03.09	Perform lifting activities safely.  		
03.10	Identify ladder safety and fall protection.		
03.11	Become certified in first aid/CPR and describe First Responder responsibilities. 		
04.0	Demonstrate record keeping and sampling procedures. The student will be able to:  		
04.01	Define sampling objectives, protocol and Chain of Custody.		
04.02	Operate, calibrate, and maintain sampling equipment. 		
04.03	Develop sampling strategy.  	ESS.04.03.01.c	
04.04	Perform applicable field measurements including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, disinfection residuals, and turbidity.		
04.05	Describe bacterial and viral sampling.		
04.06	Appropriately preserve, document, and dispose of samples. 		
04.07	Identify cross-contamination and other risks associated with sampling. 		
04.08	Describe, plan, and utilize quality assurance practices. 		
04.09	Submit samples for analysis. 		
04.10	Perform periodic follow-up sampling. 		
04.11	Identify permit requirements and procedures.		
04.12	Define and follow federal, state and local sampling guidelines.		
05.0	Describe and discuss geologic principles of water resources. The student will be able to:		
05.01	Explain the geological history of Florida.		
05.02	Describe Florida aquifer system. 		
05.03	Discuss basic groundwater chemistry and the geological factors that contribute to the varying chemical components of water.		
05.04	Describe local geology related problems.		
06.0	Manage wetlands. The student will be able to:		
06.01	Identify environmental significance of ecosystems. 		
06.02	Discuss the structure and function of wetlands. 		
06.03	Define limits of wetlands. 		
06.04	Discuss habitat value. 		
06.05	Identify fauna and flora. 		
06.06	Determine desirable vs. nuisance plant and animal species. 		
06.07	Describe changes in ecosystems resulting from seasonal variations, climate change, environmental impacts, and succession.		
06.08	Explain the general distribution of life in aquatic systems as a function of effluent discharge, stormwater runoff and drought.		
07.0	Identify career opportunities and organizational dynamics. The student will be able to:		
07.01	Describe the nature of career opportunities in water, water reclamation and environmental industries.		
07.02	Compare supervisory and administrative responsibilities. 		
07.03	Identify team building communication skills.		
07.04	Identify problem-solving techniques. 		
07.05	Identify employee responsibility/benefits. 		
07.06	Identify legal aspects of personnel relations.  		
07.07	Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and nonverbal modes. 		
07.08	Recognize and demonstrate good listening skills. 		
07.09	Conduct small informal and formal group meetings. 		
07.10	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through an appropriate student and/or professional organization.		
07.11	Recognize and demonstrate effective communications skills in the workplace.		
07.12	Identify related professional associations.		
07.13	List and describe the careers associated with water treatment, distribution, and management.		
07.14	Determine the educational requirements and experience needed to enter and advance in water, water reclamation and environmental occupations.		
08.0	Apply scientific and technological principles. The student will be able to:		
08.01	Employ scientific measurement skills.  		
08.02	Demonstrate safe and effective use of common laboratory equipment.  		
08.03	Implement the scientific method and science process skills through the design and completion of a research project. 		
08.04	Interpret, analyze, and report data.  		
08.05	Describe and evaluate emerging technologies in environmental and water treatment technologies		
08.06	Compare and contrast structure and function of various types of microscopes.		
09.0	Describe reclaimed water treatment techniques. The student will be able to:		
09.01	Understand pretreatment, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes of wastewater. 		
09.02	Describe disposal options.  		
09.03	Identify septic tanks types and functions.		
09.04	Apply principles of nutrients, water and waste management to environmental problems.		
10.0	Collect and dispose of solid waste. The student will be able to:		
10.01	Describe the history of solid waste disposal. 	ESS.04.02.01.a	
10.02	Identify types of waste. 		
10.03	Identify household hazardous waste collection and disposal programs.	ESS.04.02.02.a	
10.04	Research and evaluate solid waste disposal options (landfill, incineration, and composting, etc.).		
11.0	Explain water treatment techniques. The student will be able to:		
11.01	Describe drinking water treatments.	ESS.04.03.01.b	
11.02	Identify and describe the desirable water qualities.		
11.03	Explain how changes in water quality affect life cycles.		
11.04	Explain, monitor, and maintain freshwater/salt water quality standards.		
11.05	Calculate volume in circular, rectangular and irregular shaped water structures.		
11.06	List and explain sources of pollution and methods of preventing and/or correcting these pollution problems.		
12.0	Discuss and manage stormwater systems. The student will be able to:		
12.01	Determine boundaries of watersheds. 		
12.02	Identify runoff coefficients. 		
12.03	Identify the relationship between construction sites and stormwater systems. 		
12.04	Research rules and regulations in regards to stormwater systems. 		
12.05	Contact local municipalities to determine stormwater regulations. 		
12.06	Research current construction trends and methods of stormwater systems.		
12.07	Define topography and discuss it in relation to stormwater management.		
12.08	Discuss the effects that uncollected stormwater has on lakes, rivers, ponds and wetlands.		
13.0	Describe water distribution. The student will be able to:		
13.01	Identify the need for backflow prevention and cross connections controls.		
13.02	Identify necessary equipment for water distribution purposes e.g.; pumps, motors, valves, storage tanks, pipes and fittings. 		
13.03	Understand to purpose and function of water meters. 		
13.04	Identify maintenance requirements for fire hydrants, pipes, and valves. 		
13.05	Identify proper procedures for operation and maintenance of Booster Stations.		
13.06	Discuss importance of period flushing of water distribution systems.  		
13.07	Identify water quality monitoring requirements for distribution systems.		
13.08	Explain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA)		
14.0	Demonstrate the management and environmentally sound use of water resources. The student will be able to:		
14.01	Determine quality of groundwater and surface water. 		
14.02	Identify solids and dissolved solids found in water. 		
14.03	Identify primary and secondary contaminants. 		
14.04	Identify unregulated organic compounds.  		
15.0	Describe water treatment equipment and facilities. The student will be able to:		
15.01	Research water treatment equipment and facility components.		
15.02	Identify appropriate temperatures and other external conditions that may affect the water treatment processes. 		
15.03	Identify the effect of weather conditions and changes that may affect the water treatment processes.   		
15.04	Describe appropriate flow rates and tank levels. 		
15.05	Create a checklist of policies and related procedures necessary to handle daily conditions, hazards and/or malfunctions. 		
15.06	Describe maintenance procedures and techniques of filters, pipes, generators, meters, motors, valves, instruments, injectors, storage basins etc.  		

2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Intermediate Environmental Water Technology 
Course Number: 	8007120
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the area of standards and regulations, site assessments, safety, managing data and physical resources, prepare a plan, perform remediation, collect and dispose of solid waste, record keeping and sampling procedures, career opportunities, leadership, teamwork, and money management concepts.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
16.0	Discuss related standards and regulations. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Explain the importance and impacts of local, state, and federal regulations and required documentation.	
16.02	Identify where local, state, and federal regulations are documented.	
16.03	Discuss the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).	
16.04	Identify local, state, and national regulatory agencies and discuss their roles in relation to state and federal laws and statures. 	
16.05	Research how rules and laws are made and mandated.	
16.06	Describe permitting procedures.	
16.07	Identify regulation resources. 	
16.08	Describe various licensing procedures. 	
16.09	Research governmental regulation authorities associated with Florida’s water sources.	
16.10	Describe the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).	
16.11	Identify appropriate agencies and their functions 	
16.12	Create, evaluate and present a well-head protection plan.	
16.13	Discuss the need for adequate monitoring of environmental parameters when making policy decisions.	
17.0	Conduct site assessment. The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify the purposes of site assessment.	
17.02	Describe required documentation. 	
17.03	Interpret blueprints	
17.04	Describe location and legal description of property and design a map to locate site characteristics.	
17.05	Obtain physical and performance measurements. 	
17.06	Assess needed equipment and processes. 	
18.0	Practice safety skills and procedures. The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify safety procedures for:  wells, pumps, electrical equipment, motor vehicles, buildings, and other necessary equipment.  	
18.02	Handle compressed gasses, solids, and liquids safely. 	
18.03	Summarize “Right of Access” law.	
18.04	Summarize “Confined Space” regulations. 	
18.05	Identify Zero Tolerance policies related to safe practices. 	
18.06	Identify employee limitations. 	
18.07	Identify appropriate decontamination procedures. 	
18.08	Identify principles of toxicology. 	
18.09	Identify routes of exposure. 	
18.10	Identify respirator safety procedures. 	
18.11	Discuss history of hazardous materials and hazardous categories. 	
18.12	Discuss common chemical compatibility. 	
18.13	Describe and discuss OSHA concepts.	
18.14	Describe and discuss the Vulnerability Assessment process.	
19.0	Manage data and physical resources. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Utilize word processing, databases, computer graphics, statistics programs, spreadsheets, Internet, and security. 	
19.02	Identify possible funding sources. 	
19.03	Prepare budgets and purchase orders. 	
19.04	Prepare a time management plan.  	
19.05	Utilize information databases. 	
19.06	Locate and interpret printed reference materials. 	
19.07	Describe network opportunities. 	
19.08	Maintain necessary/required record keeping practices and procedures. 	
19.09	Keep inventory, time sheets, and equipment maintenance logs. 	
19.10	Identify suppliers and technical resources. 	
20.0	Use Geographic Informational (GIS) and Global Positioning (GPS) Systems. The student will be able to:	
20.01	Define GIS and its function in water treatment and utilities. 	
20.02	Use GIS software. 	
20.03	Learn GIS applications. 	
20.04	Develop a GIS model.	
20.05	Define GPS and its function in water treatment and utilities.	
20.06	Collect GPS data and load on GIS. 	
20.07	Research and identify other remote sensing tools. 	
20.08	Identify and plot points on a map.	
21.0	Control incidents. The student will be able to:	
21.01	Identify and describe reasons for controlling incidents. 	
21.02	Describe levels of response. 	
21.03	Determine and use proper chain of command.	
21.04	Determine methods of control. 	
21.05	Demonstrate site access restriction methods.	
21.06	Identify appropriate authorities to be notified. 	
21.07	Place equipment appropriately.	
21.08	Orient zones.	
21.09	Identify possible geographic hazards.	
21.10	Identify media protocol and procedures for communicating with the public. 	
21.11	Prepare a press release for a mock incident.	
21.12	Identify abnormal event management processes utilizing the National Information Management System (NIMS).	
22.0	Prepare a plan. The student will be able to:	
22.01	Describe the need for and the types of pre-planning.	
22.02	Identify and select necessary agency involvement.	
22.03	Identify possible contamination zones. 	
22.04	Review contingency plans	
22.05	Understand the need for contingency plans for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and/or nuclear accidents (emergency response plan). 	
22.06	Discuss Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA) also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) regulations. 	
22.07	Create plan for deployment.  	
22.08	Conduct mock disaster activities.  	
22.09	Review FEMA forms management and documentation	
23.0	Perform remediation. The student will be able to:	
23.01	Research appropriate cleaning methods.  	
23.02	Create a plan for a disaster clean up including needed materials and equipment. 	
23.03	Understand entry and closure methods.  	
23.04	Identify contamination removal procedures.	
23.05	Design a site/system cleanliness verification procedure.	
23.06	Identify tear down and demobilization procedures.  	
24.0	Collect and dispose of solid waste. The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe the history of solid waste disposal and review the laws that regulate it.	
24.02	Identify types of waste. 	
24.03	Research and evaluate solid waste disposal options. (Landfill, incineration, and composting, etc.) 	
25.0	Identify continuing education needs and opportunities. The student will be able to:	
25.01	Determine continuing education needs/goals.	
25.02	Identify available educational and financial resources. 	
25.03	Identify appropriate professional associations and attend meetings where applicable.	
25.04	Read and review trade journals. 	
26.0	Conduct recordkeeping and sampling procedures. The student will be able to:	
26.01	Demonstrate sampling, testing and recordkeeping.	
26.02	Collect and analyze water samples:  grab, composite and representative. 	
26.03	Record data into identified database program. 	
26.04	Interpret lab results. 	
26.05	Evaluate data. 	
26.06	Measure well volumes. 	
26.07	Describe organism sampling and record observations.	
27.0	Review stormwater permit procedures. The student will be able to:	
27.01	Research and demonstrate Best Management Practices (BMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Preventive Maintains (PM).  	
27.02	Describe proper ditch, pond, culvert, and manhole inspection techniques.  	
27.03	Evaluate a storm cleanup and prevention plan.  	
27.04	Discuss pollutants, illegal dumping and discharge and demonstrate appropriate handling procedures.  	
27.05	Describe the importance of outfall structures, inlets, and treatment systems.  	
27.06	Describe the procedures to clean and televise pipes.  	
27.07	Describe the importance of ditch banks and right of ways.  	
27.08	Maintain, repair and replace pipe sections.  	
28.0	Demonstrate the use of industry appropriate tools, equipment, and instruments. The student will be able to:	
28.01	Select and demonstrate proper use of industry appropriate tools, equipment, and instruments.  	
28.02	Demonstrate various physical science principles as applied in selected mechanical applications (e.g. levers, pulleys, hydraulics, and internal combustion).  	
28.03	Service and maintain industry appropriate equipment, instruments, facilities, and supplies.  	
29.0	Demonstrate industry specific mathematical calculations. The student will be able to:	
29.01	Calculate area and volume.	
29.02	Convert temperature.	
29.03	Calculate velocities and flow rates.	
29.04	Calculate detention time.	
29.05	Calculate parts per million/mg/L.	
29.06	Calculate chemical concentrations and chemical dosages.	
29.07	Utilize conversion factors.	
29.08	Calculate ratios and percentages.	
29.09	Calculate water, brake and motor horsepower for chemical pumps.	
29.10	Calculate force.	
29.11	Calculate sedimentation and loading rates.	
29.12	Use calculations to determine activated sludge characteristics.	
29.13	Use calculations to determine sludge digestion characteristics.	
29.14	Use a variety of problem-solving strategies such as drawing a diagram, making a chart, guessing-and-checking, solving a simpler problem, writing an equation working backwards, and creating a table.	
30.0	Demonstrate industry specific science skills and techniques. The student will be able to:	
30.01	Differentiate between chemical and physical properties of solids, dissolved solids, gases and liquids.	
30.02	Identify chemical symbols on the periodic table and explain their relationships.	
30.03	Interpret formula representations of molecules and compounds in water treatment.	
30.04	Characterize chemical reactions in water treatment processes for example redox, acid base, synthesis and single and double replacement reactions.	
30.05	Utilize the mole concept and the law of conservation of mass to calculate quantities of chemicals precipitating in reactions occurring in water treatment processes.	
30.06	Describe the properties of the water molecule.	
30.07	Relate acidity and basicity to hydronium and hydroxyl ion concentration and pH in environmental processes.	
30.08	Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic chemical processes in environmental systems.	
31.0	Identify career opportunities and organizational dynamics in water resources. The student will be able to:	
31.01	Research and create a presentation about occupations in water resources.	
31.02	Determine the educational requirements and experience needed to enter and advance in water resource occupations	
31.03	Prepare a resume.	
32.0	Demonstrate water treatment techniques. The student will be able to:	
32.01	Determine soil types, land slope, and other factors to consider in choosing a location for a manmade pond.	
32.02	Identify/explain environmentally safe methods of wastewater disposal.	
32.03	Identify and consult agencies regulating water quality standards in order to prevent compliance problems.	
32.04	Observe different stages of construction of ponds. 	
33.0	Discuss an industrial pretreatment program/inspection. The student will be able to:	
33.01	Utilize spot location program.  	
33.02	Survey business and industry water consumption and discharge. 	
33.03	Conduct pretreatment sampling. 	
33.04	Analyze data and document reports. 	
33.05	Design monitoring plan. 	
33.06	Monitor sites. 	
34.0	Discuss comprehensive quality assurance plan. The student will be able to:	
34.01	Discuss quality assurance rules. 	
34.02	Develop and follow standard operating procedures. 	
34.03	Describe preventative maintenance techniques. 	
34.04	Describe cleaning/decontamination techniques. 	
34.05	Determine accuracy and precision of sampling techniques. 	
34.06	Discuss need for corrective action. 	
34.07	Document Quality Assurance per regulatory agencies. 	

2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Advanced Environmental Water Technology 
Course Number: 	8007130
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:
This course is designed to develop competencies in the area of standards and regulations, site assessments, safety, managing data and physical resources, prepare a plan, perform remediation, collect and dispose of solid waste, record keeping and sampling procedures, career opportunities, leadership, teamwork, and money management concepts.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
35.0	Identify professions related to the water technology field. The student will be able to:	
35.01	List duties of water technology workers such as wastewater operator, water operator, systems operator, stormwater operator, residual (bio-solids) hauler operator, cross connection operator, pretreatment operator, and meter reading/maintenance operator.	
35.02	Identify the basic terms and concepts involved in processes used in these professions.	
35.03	List potential employers in the water technology field: federal, municipal, county, state and private.	
35.04	Identify resources to assist in finding employment in the field.	
35.05	Identify professional organizations related to the water technology field.	
35.06	Identify career ladder levels in the water technology field:  trainee, C Level, B Level, A Level.	
36.0	Identify scientific concepts common in water and wastewater treatment. The student will be able to:	
36.01	Identify chemical symbols used in water and wastewater treatment.	
36.02	Describe how the hydrologic cycle is related to water treatment	
36.03	Describe the basic concepts of the pH scale and its importance in the treatment process.	
36.04	Identify the differences between mixtures, elements, and compounds, and organic and inorganic chemicals.	
36.05	Identify the basic nitrogen, phosphorous, and carbon cycles.	
37.0	Identify safety hazards associated with water technologies. The student will be able to:	
37.01	Identify the types of hazards common to water technology facilities.	
37.02	Recognize unsafe conditions and prescribe corrective measures.	
37.03	Identify and safely handle hazardous chemicals common to water technology facilities.	
37.04	Recognize electrical hazards.	
37.05	Recognize fire hazards, identify types of fires, and describe appropriate extinguishing techniques.	
38.0	Identify federal, state, and local regulations for the handling, storage, and use of toxic and hazardous materials. The student will be able to:	
38.01	Identify the kinds of information presented on Safety Data Sheets.	
38.02	Describe requirements for in-plant training and the accessibility of information on hazardous and toxic substances (chapter 442, F.S.).	
39.0	Solve basic math problems common to water technologies. The student will be able to:	
39.01	Perform basic arithmetic problems, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, rounding (significant figures), graphing, etc.	
39.02	Identify metric measurements and perform conversions.	
39.03	Perform calculations that involve areas, volumes, capacities, retention times, pounds, mg/L, velocities, flow rates, pressure, and head.	
40.0	Define pumping and basic hydraulic principles. The student will be able to:	
40.01	Identify types of pumps.	
40.02	Discuss application and use of different types of pumps.	
40.03	Identify components/characteristics of pumps including pump operation and basic pump curves including centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and air lift pumps.	
40.04	Identify types of pipes, valves, and fittings.	
40.05	Define cross connections.	
40.06	Identify the appropriate equipment used in the treatment processes.	
41.0	Define principles of disinfection. The student will be able to:	
41.01	List the need/reasons for disinfection (list of waterborne diseases).	
41.02	Define concepts related to disinfection.	
41.03	List methods and chemicals used in disinfection.	
41.04	Define the physical properties of chlorine.	
41.05	List kinds of disinfection equipment used.	
42.0	Define sampling techniques. The student will be able to:	
42.01	Define the reasons for sampling and types of samples.	
42.02	Define methods of sample collection and handling, transportation, and proper disposal.	
42.03	Define the basic procedure for quality control and quality assurance in sampling.	
42.04	Define the chain of custody for samples.	
42.05	Perform chlorine residual analysis.	
42.06	Perform pH analysis.	
43.0	Describe federal, state, and local regulations that apply to water technologies. The student will be able to:	
43.01	List regulatory agencies and their roles in monitoring the water technology field.	
43.02	Identify regulations associated with the appropriate federal, state or local agencies.	
43.03	Identify training and certification requirements for water technology workers.	
44.0	Demonstrate employability skills. The student will be able to:	
44.01	Conduct a job search.	
44.02	Secure information about a job.	
44.03	Identify documents that may be required for a job application.	
44.04	Complete a job application.	
44.05	Demonstrate competence in job-interview techniques.	
44.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor, or other persons.	
44.07	Identify acceptable work habits and ethical behaviors.	
44.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.	
44.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee-health habits for the treatment facility environment.	
44.10	Identify materials and documents needed for a professional library.	
44.11	Demonstrate productive and positive customer interactions.	
44.12	Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and leadership skills.	
45.0	Identify sampling techniques and explain the significance of the steps. The student will be able to:	
45.01	Identify the laboratory tests that are commonly performed by operators in Florida water-treatment facilities, including those required by the Safe Drinking Water Regulation.	
45.02	Define pathogenic organisms, including bacteria, protozoa, and virus, and describe their disease associations.	
45.03	Describe the laboratory test performed for the presence of bacteria.	
45.04	Describe the correct procedure for obtaining a bacteriological sample.	
45.05	Describe correct sample collection procedures for inorganic and organic analyses.	
45.06	Describe the laboratory quality-control checks and required documentation.	
46.0	Identify chemical, biological, and physical constituents of water entering the water treatment facility or distribution systems. The student will be able to:	
46.01	Determine which constituents are inherent to groundwater and/or surface water.	
46.02	Describe the relationship between turbidity and the microbiological quality of water.	
46.03	Describe the uses of chemical analysis in water-treatment operations.	
46.04	Identify symbols and common names for elements and chemical compounds.	
46.05	Select the primary constituents to be measured and the most commonly used units of measurement for each.	
46.06	Explain the importance of water treatment for the control of coliform bacteria and algae.	
47.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the aeration process. The student will be able to:	
47.01	Describe the aeration and air stripping processes and explain how they differ.	
47.02	Identify the types of aeration systems.	
47.03	Identify the benefits of aeration.	
47.04	Describe the components of an air-stripping system.	
47.05	Troubleshoot aeration and air stripping processes.	
48.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the mixing, coagulation, and flocculation processes. The student will be able to:	
48.01	Define concepts such as turbidity, color, coagulation, and flocculation.	
48.02	Define the difference between sweep and enhanced coagulation.	
48.03	Identify the kinds of equipment used in the coagulation process.	
48.04	Identify coagulant and coagulant aid chemicals used in water-treatment facilities.	
48.05	Identify the steps of coagulation, in order.	
48.06	Identify the specific sampling locations for process control in a coagulation process.	
48.07	Identify factors that would contribute to poor floc formation.	
48.08	Compute the feed rate in pounds per day (lbs/d) when the chemical coagulant (mg/1) and flow rate (MGD) are known.	
48.09	Compute the dosage (mg/1) of coagulant when the rate of flow (MGD) and the feed rate (lbs/day) of the chemical coagulant are known.	
48.10	Compute the dosage rate that is needed to treat a different flow (MGD) at the current dosage when the current rate of flow (MGD) and the current coagulant feed rate (lbs/d) are known.	
48.11	Describe troubleshooting techniques for basic mixing, coagulation, and flocculation processes.	
49.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the sedimentation process. The student will be able to:	
49.01	Describe an upflow clarifier and basin sedimentation.	
49.02	Identify factors that contribute to efficient sedimentation.	
49.03	Identify the measures that would be effective in preventing or controlling algae growth on surfaces of coagulation and sedimentation basins.	
49.04	Identify methods of sludge removal and disposal  from sedimentation basins	
49.05	Describe troubleshooting techniques for sedimentation and upflow clarifier processes.	
50.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the filtration process. The student will be able to:	
50.01	Describe materials and methods related to filtration, including types of filters, filter-system components, and the steps for normal filtration operations.	
50.02	Explain common problems of filtering systems, including head loss, mud balls, and filter media loss.	
50.03	Determine when to backwash a filter.	
50.04	Identify the steps for backwashing a filter.	
50.05	Describe troubleshooting techniques for filtration processes.	
51.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the water-softening process. The student will be able to:	
51.01	Describe the two types of hardness.	
51.02	Identify the appropriate chemical(s) to use in chemical-precipitation softening processes for the two kinds of hardness.	
51.03	Describe alkalinity and its components.	
51.04	Identify treatment processes used for water softening.	
51.05	Calculate the distribution of bicarbonate, carbonate, and/or hydroxide ions when given the total alkalinity and phenolphthalein alkalinity.	
51.06	Describe selective carbonate removal.	
51.07	Identify the important zones of an upflow clarifier unit.	
51.08	Describe the lime soda ash softening process, including its control.	
51.09	Compute lime demand from raw-water analyses.	
51.10	Describe the reasons for recarbonation.	
51.11	Compute carbon dioxide demands for recarbonation.	
51.12	Compute hardness removal when the ion-exchange capacity is known.	
51.13	Describe troubleshooting techniques for water-softening processes.	
51.14	Describe the ion exchange softening process	
52.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the stabilization process. The student will be able to:	
52.01	Identify the chemicals used in stabilization.	
52.02	Identify two stabilization indices.	
52.03	Determine water stability, using the Langelier index and the marble test.	
52.04	Troubleshoot stabilization processes.	
53.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the corrosion control process. The student will be able to:	
53.01	Identify the factors that influence corrosion.	
53.02	Describe the problems that can be created by corrosive waters.	
53.03	Describe the basic concepts related to electrolysis.	
53.04	Define electrochemical reaction.	
53.05	Identify proper maintenance and safety procedures for equipment chlorination.	
53.06	Describe the conditions for calcium carbonate film formation.	
53.07	Define cathode film formation.	
53.08	Define cathodic protection and describe its application in water-treatment facilities.	
53.09	Describe troubleshooting techniques for corrosion-control processes.	
54.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the disinfection process. The student will be able to:	
54.01	Identify the chemicals used in primary disinfection.	
54.02	Identify commonly used chlorinators and hypochlorinators.	
54.03	Determine the maximum amount of chlorine gas (in pounds) that may be taken from a cylinder in a 24-hour period.	
54.04	Identify proper maintenance procedures for equipment chlorination.	
54.05	Identify terminology related to chlorination and disinfection.	
54.06	Identify common safety problems or emergency situations that might occur during chlorination.	
54.07	Identify the properties of chlorine and describe its use in water treatment.	
54.08	Explain the points at which chlorine is applied most effectively in water treatment.	
54.09	Compute the feed rate (lbs/d) when given the rate of flow (MGD) and dosage of chlorine (mg/1).	
54.10	Compute the feed rate (lbs/d) of a hypochlorite compound that contains a given percentage of available chlorine when given a problem where the rate of flow (MGD) and the chlorine dosage (mg/1) are known.	
54.11	Compute the new rate of flow and the feed rate that will be needed to maintain the current dosage when given the current rate of flow (MGD); the current chlorine feed rate (lbs/d), and the amount by which the rate of flow is to be increased or decreased.	
54.12	Compute the feed rate needed to treat a given amount of water when given a chlorine demand and the desired chlorine residual.	
54.13	Describe troubleshooting techniques for disinfection processes.	
55.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices for the control and treatment of trihalomethanes. The student will be able to:	
55.01	Describe the formation of total trihalomethanes (TTHM).	
55.02	Identify the specific procedure for collecting samples to determine trihalomethane levels.	
55.03	Compute the quarterly average and the annual TTHM measurements when sample results are given.	
55.04	Identify processes that remove trihalomethane precursors.	
55.05	Identify processes that remove trihalomethanes after they are formed.	
55.06	Identify the benefits of alternate disinfectants.	
55.07	Describe chloramination as a control of TTHM.	
55.08	Describe troubleshooting techniques for the control and treatment of trihalomethanes.	
56.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the iron and manganese removal processes. The student will be able to:	
56.01	Explain the occurrence of iron and manganese in source water and in treated water.	
56.02	Describe the importance of controlling iron and manganese.	
56.03	Describe sample-collection and analysis procedures for iron and manganese.	
56.04	Describe remedial processes for controlling iron and manganese.	
56.05	Compute the potassium permanganate dosage for a known concentration of iron and manganese in the water being treated.	
56.06	Describe troubleshooting techniques for iron and manganese-removal processes.	
57.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices for taste and odor control. The student will be able to:	
57.01	Identify common types of complaints about water quality.	
57.02	Identify causes of tastes and odors.	
57.03	Describe how microbial growths affect tastes and odors.	
57.04	Describe how eutrophication contributes to surface-water tastes and odors.	
57.05	Describe a cross-connection.	
57.06	Identify the chemicals used in the control and treatment of tastes and odors.	
57.07	Describe the Threshold Odor Number (TON) test.	
57.08	Determine the TON when dilution volumes and positive samples are given.	
57.09	Describe troubleshooting techniques for taste and odor control.	
58.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the demineralization processes. The student will be able to:	
58.01	Define concepts related to demineralization, such as reverse osmosis (RO), flux, feedwater, permeate, and salinity.	
58.02	Describe the structure, composition, and performance of an RO membrane.	
58.03	Describe feedwater impurities, physical parameters, and conditions potentially harmful to the RO process.	
58.04	Identify items included in a typical RO-facility-operation checklist.	
58.05	Describe the common causes of membrane damage.	
58.06	Describe the procedure for membrane cleaning.	
58.07	Compute the percent of recovery when product flow and feed flow are known.	
58.08	Compute the percent of mineral rejection when total dissolved solids are known for the feedwater and product water.	
58.09	Describe the basic concepts of electrodialysis (ED), such as the cathode and anode relationship and the removal of typical inorganic salts.	
58.10	Describe the most common problem of ED operation in a facility.	
58.11	Explain how the cation membrane and the anion membrane differ.	
58.12	Describe the multi-compartment unit used in the ED process.	
58.13	Describe ED operating procedures in detail.	
58.14	Describe the two most common chemical solutions used to flush ED stack membranes.	
58.15	Describe troubleshooting techniques for demineralization processes.	
59.0	Describe the principles, operational and troubleshooting practices of the fluoridation process. The student will be able to:	
59.01	Define the basic concepts related to fluoridation, including its purpose and the kinds of chemicals used.	
59.02	Identify the properties of fluoride and describe its use.	
59.03	Identify the types of equipment used in fluoridation.	
59.04	Describe proper maintenance procedures for fluoridation equipment.	
59.05	Describe potential safety problems or emergency situations in the fluoridation process, and ways to avoid them.	
59.06	Compute the feed rate of chemicals used in the fluoridation process.	
59.07	Describe troubleshooting techniques for the fluoridation processes.	
60.0	Identify facility operational problems. The student will be able to:	
60.01	Respond to customer questions about taste or odor in the water.	
60.02	Respond to customer questions about red water or rust stains.	
60.03	Identify the probable cause(s) for a sudden change in chlorine demand; take corrective action.	
61.0	Describe basic hydraulics and pumping operations. The student will be able to:	
61.01	Describe the relationship between the system head and pressure, and make conversions between them.	
61.02	Describe three types of head, i.e., pressure, suction, and atmospheric.	
61.03	Describe proper operation of centrifugal and displacement pumps.	
61.04	Describe causes and methods that are effective in preventing “water hammer.”	
61.05	Troubleshoot pump operations.	
62.0	Identify appropriate federal, state, and local regulations for the operation and maintenance of a public potable water facility. The student will be able to:	
62.01	Complete the Drinking Water Bacteriological Analysis Form correctly.	
62.02	Complete the DEP daily operation report (DOR) form correctly.	
62.03	Complete the DEP monthly operation report (MOR) form correctly.	
62.04	Identify the DEP requirements for the operation of standby and emergency equipment.	
62.05	Identify the DEP requirements for microbiological monitoring and analyses.	
62.06	Identify the DEP requirements for sampling and testing.	
63.0	Perform equipment inspection, and identify basic maintenance for the treatment train, treatment residuals disposal, and solids management. The student will be able to:	
63.01	Identify the appropriate equipment used in the treatment train, treatment residuals disposal, and solids management.	
63.02	Describe a preliminary site inspection of the equipment used in the treatment train, treatment residuals disposal, and solids management.	
63.03	Identify the maintenance needs of equipment used in the treatment train, treatment residuals disposal, and solids management, including safe procedures for maintenance.	
63.04	Describe proper record keeping for preventive and corrective maintenance.	
63.05	Describe preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for equipment used in the treatment process, treatment residuals disposal, and solids management.	

2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Advanced Environmental Water Reclamation Technology
Course Number:	8007210
Course Credit:	1

Course Description: 

This course is designed to develop competencies in the area of career opportunities, scientific concepts in water treatment, safety hazards, government regulations, facility operational principles, and equipment inspections.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
64.0	Identify the basic characteristics and principles of wastewater treatment. The student will be able to:	
64.01	Identify the sources of wastewater and the objectives of wastewater treatment.	
64.02	Identify terms used in wastewater treatment.	
64.03	Identify the impact of wastewater on receiving bodies of water.	
64.04	Identify biological organisms present in treatment processes.	
64.05	Identify waterborne diseases.	
64.06	Identify commonly measured wastewater parameters.	
64.07	Identify factors affecting raw wastewater.	
64.08	Correlate treatment processes to types of facility influent and solids.	
65.0	Identify sampling techniques and interpret the results. The student will be able to:	
65.01	Identify the reasons for sampling and the types of samples (e.g., simple, representative, grab, composite).	
65.02	Describe methods of sample collection and handling.	
65.03	Identify specific samples (biological or chemical) and determine the significance of sample results required for process quality control, for compliance with standards, and for reporting.	
65.04	Identify representative sampling points.	
65.05	Identify the significance of the flow measurement on process control.	
66.0	Describe the sources of wastewater and the types of collection systems. The student will be able to:	
66.01	Describe the types of wastewater collection systems.	
66.02	Identify flow variations and conditions that affect plant treatment, including infiltration, inflow, and lift stations.	
66.03	Identify methods to detect and correct infiltration.	
66.04	Identify dissolved gases in wastewater and the effect of their presence/absence on treatment.	
67.0	Describe the process and the operational principles for the preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment (the treatment train); effluent disposal; and solids management. The student will be able to:	
67.01	Describe concepts related to preliminary and primary treatment.	
67.02	Describe the types of preliminary treatment equipment, the way they function, and the relationship of each to the treatment train.	
67.03	Describe the types of primary treatment equipment, the way they function, and the relationship of each to the treatment train.	
67.04	Describe concepts related to secondary treatment, including attached growth processes, suspended growth processes, aeration, and clarification.	
67.05	Describe the types of secondary treatment equipment, the way they function, and the relationship of each to the treatment train.	
67.06	Describe concepts related to tertiary treatment processes, including sand filtration, nitrification/denitrification, oxic/anoxic, activated carbon, and artificial wetlands.	
67.07	Describe the types of tertiary treatment equipment, the way they function, and the relationship of each to the treatment train.	
67.08	Describe concepts related to disinfection and effluent disposal, including surface water, reuse reclamation, deep well, and ocean outfall.	
67.09	Describe the types of disinfection and the types of effluent-disposal equipment, the way they function, and the relationship of each to the system.	
67.10	Describe concepts related to solids management, including thickening, aerobic and anaerobic digestion, stabilization, de-watering, and reuse.	
67.11	Describe the types of solids-management equipment, the way they function, and the relationship of each to the system.	
68.0	Perform treatment-process control and troubleshooting for the treatment train, effluent disposal, and solids management. The student will be able to:	
68.01	Describe the grit-removal process and the operational efficiency of each step.	
68.02	Describe the laboratory tests performed on influent.	
68.03	Describe the primary-clarifier removal efficiencies, including settleable solids, suspended solids, total solids, BOD, and bacteria.	
68.04	Describe sampling points, frequency of sampling, and the laboratory tests and results that are used for the proper operation of the primary clarifier.	
68.05	Select and plot on a trend chart the parameters for primary clarification.	
68.06	Use the operational data required to evaluate the performance of secondary-treatment processes, including attached growth, suspended growth, aeration, and clarification.	
68.07	Describe sampling points, the frequency of sampling, and the laboratory tests and results used for proper operation of the secondary-treatment processes.	
68.08	Select and plot on a trend chart the parameters for secondary clarification. 	
68.09	Describe how nitrification affects secondary processes and clarification.	
68.10	Describe how denitrification affects secondary processes and clarification.	
68.11	Use operational data to evaluate the performance of sand filtration.	
68.12	Describe sampling points, the frequency of sampling, and the laboratory tests and results used for checking the proper operation of sand filtration.  Select and plot on a trend chart the parameters for sand filtration.	
68.13	Use operational data to evaluate the nitrification/denitrification process.	
68.14	Use operational data to evaluate the performance of effluent-disposal processes, including disinfection and dechlorination.	
68.15	Describe sampling points, the frequency of sampling, and the laboratory tests used for checking the proper operation of effluent disposal.	
68.16	Select and plot on a trend chart the parameters for effluent disposal.	
68.17	Describe various methods of effluent disinfection including UV, chlorination, and ozonation.	
68.18	Describe the chemical and physical properties of chlorine, and describe the reactions of chlorine with water, ammonia compounds, and sulfides.	
68.19	Describe the safe storage and handling of chlorine, including the use of testing compounds.	
68.20	Explain the points of application of chlorine in wastewater treatment.	
68.21	Describe the methods of dechlorination.	
68.22	Describe the methods commonly used to dispose of wastewater effluents, including reuse applications.	
68.23	Describe the laboratory tests commonly used on the reuse of effluent.	
68.24	Describe the types of sludge and their characteristics.	
68.25	Use operational data to evaluate the performance of solids management, including sludge thickening, digestion, de-watering, and disposal processes.	
68.26	Describe sampling points, the frequency of sampling, and the laboratory tests and results used for checking the proper operation of solids management and for compliance with Chapter 62-640 F.A.C.	
69.0	Identify and correct facility operational problems. The student will be able to:	
69.01	Describe common facility operational problems in the treatment train, effluent disposal, and solids management.	
69.02	Describe methods to evaluate operational problems in preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment, effluent disposal, and solids management.	
69.03	Select appropriate corrective actions for common problems in preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment, effluent disposal, and solids management.	
69.04	Describe the methods for monitoring results of corrective action taken for common problems in preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment, effluent disposal, and solids management.	
70.0	Identify appropriate federal, state, and local regulations. The student will be able to:	
70.01	Identify federal, state and local regulations that apply to the operation of a wastewater-treatment facility.	
70.02	Describe the operator's duties and responsibilities, certification requirements, testing, renewal, staffing, and facility classification (sections of Chapter 62-602 F.A.C.).	
70.03	Explain and describe the contents of an operating permit.	
70.04	Identify state regulations that apply to procedures such as reclaimed water, reuse, and residuals management. 	
71.0	Describe federal, state and local laws for the handling, storage, and use of toxic and hazardous materials. The student will be able to:	
71.01	Identify the kinds of information presented on the SDS.	
71.02	Describe requirements for in-plant training and the accessibility of information on hazardous and toxic substances (Chapter 442, F.S.).	
71.03	Identify the reporting requirements as specified in SARA Title III and Chapter 252, F.S.	
71.04	Describe the responsibilities toward the community as specified in SARA Title III and Chapter 252, F.S.	

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.

Academic Alignment

Secondary Career and Technical Education courses are pending alignment to the B.E.S.T.  (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics that were adopted by the State Board of Education in February 2020.  Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators that provide clear expectations for progression year-to-year through course alignment. This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses.  

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Special Notes

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

FFA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. 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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

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