Thompson Rivers University

Course Details

Water and Wastewater Technology Diploma

Course Description

Develop marketable expertise in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, re-use and disposal facilities and in monitoring source water quality. This state-of-the art program encompasses chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation and treatment technologies as they are applied in the increasingly vital water industry.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Seek employment in an in-demand industry, as Canada and BC face shortages of trained water and wastewater operators. Work in primary, secondary and advanced water treatment and distribution operations; primary, secondary and advanced wastewater treatment and collection operations; as well as in water quality protection and monitoring.




Water and Wastewater Technology Diploma Thompson Rivers University