Training Structure
Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
This bachelor's degree program covers the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater as well as water purification (Level II certification), while also providing a foundation in leading-edge technologies for the analysis of living organisms.
The Benefits of the Training Program
The first part of the program (September through December) is offered at one of three centers, depending on the student’s place of residence or host company: LEGTA Lozère in La Canourgue, ENIL in Mamirolle, or CFPPA Rennes-Le Rheu.
The second part of the program (January through March) takes place at the IUT
Montpellier-Sète in the Chemistry Department in Sète for the entire class.
Objectives
The GASTE Professional Bachelor’s Degree is designed to train versatile mid-level managers (Level II) in the field of water treatment systems:
- Processes for treatment and analysis.
- By-product Management, Management.
- Technical maintenance of treatment systems.
- Remote management.
Expertise and Skills
Expertise and Skills
Upon completion of the training, the candidate will be able to:
• Set up a treatment system for municipal, industrial, or agricultural wastewater
• Adapt to any treatment system and optimize it. Master the process of water and sludge treatment (biological and physicochemical treatment)
• Develop a preventive maintenance schedule. Carry out corrective maintenance on the equipment
: detect and identify any malfunctions and resolve them
• Perform analyses (pH, TA, TAC, turbidity, TOC, DTO, BOD,
COD, etc.) and be proficient in using the corresponding instrumentation, both on-site and in the laboratory (on samples)
• Master the concepts of hydraulics, the sizing of water networks, and professional geomatics software
• Understand the regulatory context and management practices for wastewater services.
Targeted jobs (non-exhaustive list):
- Manager/technical supervisor at a water treatment facility involved in both drinking water production and the treatment of municipal or industrial wastewater.
- Technical Supervisor for a Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Department.
- Technical Manager at a consulting firm specializing in wastewater treatment.
- Technical Framework for the Design of Water Treatment Systems.
Organization
Program
The program is available as a traditional program or as a work-study program.
Work-study programs are offered through apprenticeship contracts or professional training contracts.
Continuing education also applies to students returning to school or those pursuing recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Subjects studied:
- Hydraulics
- Geomatics and Modeling
- works
- Automation and Remote Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Consumption and Production
- Sensors in Water Treatment Plants and Water Systems
- Traditional and Innovative Treatment Approaches
- Separation Processes
- Biological Processes
- Water Chemistry
- Analytical devices and techniques
- Water Regulations and Stakeholders
- Communication, PPP
- English
Admission
Admission Requirements
Online registration procedure (available for a limited time): ecandidat.umontpellier.fr.
Enrollment in the Professional Bachelor’s Degree program at the IUT consists of three steps. Each step must be completed before moving on to the next:
Step 1 – Eligibility of the application:
- Hold a two-year post-secondary degree or be currently enrolled in such a program*.
- Complete file.
Step 2 – Eligibility : Determined by an admissions committee after reviewing the application (resume, cover letter, transcript, etc.—details available on e-candidat). The committee may request additional documents as needed.
Step 3 – Final Admission: Subject to the signing of a work-study contract (apprenticeship or professional training contract) with a company, with assignments aligned with the LPro program’s focus, subject to the availability of spots in the program.
*Suitable candidates: Holders of a two-year post-secondary science degree: DUT (Chemistry, GEII, Physical Measurements, Industrial Maintenance, etc.), BTS (GEMEAU, Water Management, Electrical Engineering, CRSA, etc.), L2…
Target Audience
Holders of a two-year post-secondary science degree: DUT (Chemistry, GEII, Physical Measurements, Industrial Maintenance, etc.)
, BTS (GEMEAU, Water Management, Electrical Engineering, CRSA, etc.), L2 …
Mandatory Prerequisites
A recognized two-year post-secondary degree, or certification through the recognition of prior learning (VAE)
And then
Employment Placement
Employment Placement
Target jobs (non-exhaustive list):
• Manager of a water treatment plant, whether for drinking water production or for the treatment of municipal or industrial wastewater.
• Head of a maintenance department for water treatment facilities.
• Technical manager at a consulting firm specializing in sanitation.
• Technical manager for the design of water treatment systems.
Survey conducted among the class of 2017• Six months after graduation, 78% of graduates seeking to enter the workforce had found a job, 54% of whom were on permanent contracts.Survey of 2016 graduates• 18 months after graduation, 100% of graduates seeking to enter the workforce had found a job, 73% of which were permanent positions.
Results of the Integration Survey