COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an
introductory course on wastewater, with an
overview of the operation and maintenance of
wastewater plants and different treatment
processes.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Wastewater Mathematics
Activated Sludge Process
Natural Treatment Systems
Disinfection
Solids Handling
TARGET AUDIENCE: New employees preparing for their Class III Wastewater exam or for employees needing a refresher course
PREREQUISITES: Basic Math and Biology skills
are essential for successful completion of this
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 40 hour
(5-day) course that meets the training
requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 12 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course on wastewater math with an overview of basic arithmetical skills to include some elementary algebra and geometry.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Solve for Area
Solve for Volume
Basic Conversions
Interpretation of Written Problems
Process Control Application
TARGET AUDIENCE: Employees currently
working in wastewater who are preparing for
their class III certification exam or who need basic
math refresher course.
PREREQUISITES: Basic math knowledge on a
high school level is essential for successful
completion of this course.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 6 hour (1-day) course that meets the training requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 6 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course builds
on “Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment”
It includes more in-depth review of wastewater
processes and operations.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Suspended Media Treatment
Mathematical Calculations
Secondary Treatment
Sludge Treatment
Disinfection
TARGET AUDIENCE: Existing employees
currently certified as a Class III Wastewater
Operator and are preparing for higher
certifications or for employees needing a
refresher course or re-certification points.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Math and Biology skills
are essential for successful completion of this
course. In addition student should have at least
attended the Fundamentals of Wastewater
Treatment course.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 24 hour
(4-day) course that meets the training
requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 12 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to teach students to apply basic math skills to calculations used in operating wastewater treatment plants.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Activated Sludge Math
Trickling Filter Math
Digestion & Dewatering Math
Collection System Math
Pumping Math
TARGET AUDIENCE: Employees currently
working in wastewater who need a more
advanced math training course for further
certification and job performance.
PREREQUISITES: Basic math knowledge on a
high school level is essential for successful
completion of this course along with attending at
least the Introductory Wastewater Math course as
well as Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment
course.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 12 hour
(2-day) course that meets the training
requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 6 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an advanced
course for operators of activated sludge plants.
It is designed to help operators understand the
basic operations and control of activated sludge
processes.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Overview of Suspended Media Treatment
Modifications of Activated Sludge Processes
Unit Processes & Their Functions
Long Term Process Control
Math Application to System Operation
TARGET AUDIENCE: Existing operators of
activated sludge plants with a desire for a more in
depth review of activated sludge process. Also for
those operators who are applying for further
certification requiring advanced training.
PREREQUISITES: Fundamentals of Wastewater
Treatment as a minimum possibly with the
addition of Introductory Wastewater Mathematics
and Applied Wastewater Mathematics.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 12 hour
(2-day) course that meets the training
requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 12 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an advanced course for operators of activated sludge plants. It is designed to build on the Introduction to Activated Sludge Processes course and give more in depth detail on process control methods.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Short Term Process Control
Oxygen Uptake Rate
Sludge Quality
Practical Application of Data
TARGET AUDIENCE: Existing operators of activated sludge plants with a desire for a more in depth review of activated sludge process. Also for those operators who are applying for further certification requiring advanced training.
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Activated
Sludge Processes.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 12 hour (2-day) course that meets the training requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 12 certification renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an entry level course designed to teach the student about various aspects of operating a wastewater collection system.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Collection System Math
Collection System Components
System Maintenance
Safety
Pumps & Pumping
TARGET AUDIENCE: New employees in the wastewater collection industry and other employees who need refresher course. This course is necessary in preparation for the Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Math and Biology skills are essential for successful completion of this course, along with a good mechanical aptitude.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 27 hour (4-day) course that meets the training requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 12 certification renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an
introductory course on industrial wastewater
treatment, with an overview of basic and
advanced treatment technologies and operations.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Wastewater Mathematics
Pretreatment Standards
Chemical Treatment
Metals Removal
Safety
TARGET AUDIENCE: New employees
preparing for their Industrial Wastewater exam
or for employees needing a refresher course.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Math and Biology
skills are essential for successful completion of
this course.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 27 hour
(4-day) course that meets the training
requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 12 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an
introductory course on wastewater, with an
emphasis on biological pond systems.
MAJOR TOPICS:
Wastewater Characteristics
Pond Life (Bacteria/Algae)
Pond Sampling
Pond Operation & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
TARGET AUDIENCE: Individuals who are
currently working at a Biological Pond system and
want to become a certified Class IV Operator.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Math and Biology
skills are essential for successful completion of
this course.
COURSE LENGTH: This course is a 6 hour
(1-day) course that meets the training
requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: This course has been approved for 2 certification
renewal points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a series of 1-Day classes designed to refresh the operator who is already certified or is preparing to take a certification exam.
COURSE LENGTH: Each one is a 6 hour (1- day) course that meets the training requirements set forth by the Certification Board.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL POINTS: Each course has been approved for 6 recertification / renewal points.
