Water & Wastewater Technician Certificate is a certificate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme taught at Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Water & Wastewater Technician Certificate is a one-year, on-campus program at Northwestern Polytechnic's Grande Prairie campus that prepares students to monitor and operate water control systems and equipment. The curriculum covers water distribution systems, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment processes, along with underground pipeline repair and the management of small water systems, and advances into asset management and specialized treatment topics. The program includes a Work Integrated Learning component and is delivered through the School of Continuing Education. Graduates are prepared for roles operating and maintaining municipal or industrial water and wastewater facilities, and the program can also be used to upgrade existing water and wastewater certifications. The program is designed for both new entrants to the water and wastewater sector and for currently employed operators seeking to advance or renew their qualifications.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of Northwestern Polytechnic apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Admission requirements at Northwestern Polytechnic vary by program. Certificate and diploma programs typically require an overall average of 60% across five grade 12 subjects; university-transfer and degree programs require English 30-1 plus four further grade 12 subjects, normally with a minimum 60% overall average. All applicants, domestic and international, must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. For most programs, NWP accepts IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, CAEL 60, or PTE Academic 55; select programs require higher minimums of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 84, Duolingo 115, CAEL 70, or PTE 60. Health Sciences programs such as Nursing require IELTS 7.0 overall or CELBAN. International applicants must also show proof of health insurance coverage and are advised to apply four to six months before their intended semester start date.
