1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 Technology
2. 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.

4. 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

6. 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.

8. 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 studies
Mode of Assessment
 Written exams
 Research Projects and Oral presentations
 Group and individual assignments
 Community outreach projects
 Senior Research project/Seminar