College Of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

  COSTAATT was legally established as a body corporate on 27th October, 2000 by an Act of Parliament, Act No 77 of 2000.

The College received accreditation by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago, (ACTT) in November 2010. The very first tertiary level to institution in Trinidad and Tobago to receive accreditation by ACTT. Present enrolment figures are over eleven thousand five hundred (11,500) students.

There are five schools:

School of Business and Information Technology (SOBIT)

School of Liberal Arts and Human Services (SCHOLARS)

The Ken Gordon School of Journalism and Communication Studies

(SOJAC)

School of Nursing, Health and Environmental Sciences (SONHES)

School of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (SOCELL)

Under which are fifteen (15) departments and a wide range of

programmes. Programme offerings are at both the Associate and

Bachelor’s Levels. There are also Certificate and Diploma courses.

The Department of Environmental Studies falls under SONHES and there are at present seven degree programmes five of which are offered at both the AAS degree and BSc. completion levels, the other two are offered only at the AAS level at present. Water related programmes are offered at both the AAS and BSc. levels:

1. Water Resources Management and Technology2. Water and Wastewater Management, Services and Technology

Minimum Entry Requirements: Five (5) Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Ordinary Levels , inclusive of; Mathematics, English A and a Science Subject.

Career Options include but are not limited to: Hydrological Technicians, Assistant Hydrologists, Water Supply Technicians/ Operators, Engineering Assistants and Land Use Planners.

BSc. Water Resources Management and Technology GOAL:

The goal of the programme is to provide participants with knowledge and skills in three (3) categories: basic, specific and integrated. In the first category are included disciplines such as hydrology, statistics, hydraulics, hydrogeology, fundamentals of economics and water supply, waste water treatment, hydro power generation, irrigation, and other subjects such as hydraulic works, urban drainage, flood control and land use management.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Sound knowledge of water resources management scientific

subjects and skills A synthetic or holistic viewpoint and understanding of water

resources concerns Analytic and problem solving skills with regard to water resources

issues

BSc. Water and Wastewater Services Management and Technology

Goal:To provide knowledge and practical experience of the technical processes and management tools required in the water and wastewater treatment industry and the provision of these services to the population. Also, to provide an opportunity to explore the new technologies associated with the issue of water supply from traditional and non traditional sources.

Expected Outcomes   Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the water

and wastewater sector. Application of methodologies, technologies and practical

knowledge learned and the ability to adopt and adapt knowledge within the work environment.

Effective management of projects and contracts. Conduct risk assessments and analysis, oversee plant

maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules encompassing the tenets of Facilities Management.

Understand the health and safety, human resources and industrial relations environments.

Effective verbal and written communication to ensure appropriate managerial decisions.

Mode of delivery of Course Content

Lectures/ discussions Videos/ Other Audio Visual related options Field exercises – these include: Visiting facilities and student interaction with operators Visiting the hydrology lab at UWI St. Augustine and also WASA – for

demonstrations and to conduct a variety of tests. Laboratory exercises Case studiesMode of Assessment

Written exams Research Projects and Oral presentations Group and individual assignments Community outreach projects Senior Research project/Seminar