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All courses are computer-based, delivered over the internet, and
include lessons, readings, video clips, animated illustrations,
student exercises, and on-line exams. The readings, student
exercises and video clips are contained on a companion CD that
integrates with the on-line materials. If you prefer reading from
a printed book, the appropriate training manuals may be
purchased.
Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance
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WAT 702A – Water Sources and Treatment – Upon
completion of this course, operators should understand the
components of a water supply system from source to customer,
understand the diverse responsibilities of a water system
operator, know the requirements for certification and how to
prepare for obtaining and maintaining certification, understand
the hydrologic cycle and its impact on water sources, be able to
conduct a sanitary survey as part of selecting a water source, be
able to access and use the EPA website for the Safe Drinking
Water Act, and be able to identify components of water treatment
systems and their purposes. Also included: solution techniques
for solving water treatment plant math problems. 1.5 CEUs (15
contact hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 702B – Wells – Upon completion of this
course, operators should be ble to set up a wellhead protection
program, identify parts of a well and pump system, maintain and
rehabilitate a well, operate and maintain a well pump and
hydropneumatic pressure tank, inspect a well and pumping system,
disinfect wells and pumps, keep accurate records of a well and
pumping system, remove sand from water mains, troubleshoot
problems in wells and pumping systems, select a well site,
describe types of wells and drilling methods, test and evaluate a
well and pump, and abandon and plug a well no longer productive
or needed. 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 702C – Small Water Treatment Plants – Upon
completion of this course, operators should understand treatment
requirements and methods for surface waters and groundwaters, be
able to operate coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation,
filtration, and disinfection treatment processes for a surface
water treatment plant, be able to institute a corrosion control
program to protect treatment and distribution infrastructure,
understand the operation of solids-contact clarification and slow
sand filter systems, be able to operate iron and manganese
removal and water softening processes for treatment of
groundwater, and be able to set up effective maintenance and
safety programs for a treatment works. 1.5 CEUs (15 contact
hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 702D – Disinfection – Upon completion of
this course, operators should understand the purpose for
disinfection and the applicable regulations, the factors
influencing disinfection effectiveness, the physical and chemical
means of disinfection and the critical factors affecting each.
Operators should also be able to disinfect wells, pumps, mains,
and tanks, to operate various types of chlorination equipment, to
determine and set chlorination rates, to measure chlorine
residual, to handle chlorine and chlorine equipment safely, and
to solve disinfection math problems. 1.5 CEUs (15 contact
hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 702E – Water Rates/Safety – Upon
completion of this course, operators should be able to develop
and implement a safety program for workers at water treatment and
distribution facilities, understand and properly use safety
equipment, institute safe practices around wells, treatment
works, chemical processes, pumps, streets and trenches, confined
spaces, and water storage facilities, practice lock-out/tag-out
procedures, and conduct safety inspections. Upon completion of
the second component of this course, operators should be able to
develop water rates for a utility, determine revenue
requirements, apply cost allocation methods, calculate
distribution of costs to customers, design rates, administer
rates and charges, and plan for financial stability. 1.5 CEUs (15
contact hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 702F – Laboratory – Upon completion of
this course, operators should be able to perform basic laboratory
procedures, utilize laboratory equipment and techniques, collect
representative samples using proper sampling techniques and
various sampling devices, and conduct water laboratory tests
including alkalinity, chlorine residual, coliform bacteria
counts, hardness, jar tests, pH, temperature, and turbidity. In
addition, operators should be able to solve water laboratory math
problems. 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
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WAT 703A – Safety – Upon completion of this course,
operators should have a clear understanding of operator
responsibilities, certification requirements, and career management
strategies. Operators completing this course should also be able to
develop and conduct a safety program and tailgate safety sessions; be
able to safely operate and maintain pumps and wells and vehicles and
equipment. Operators will also learn about defensive and safe vehicle
driving, routing traffic, working safely in streets, protecting the
public, and conducting safety inspections of waterworks facilities.
1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD)
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WAT 703B
– Facilities – Upon completion of this course, operators
should be able to identify various types of storage facilities, pipes,
joints, meters, and backflow prevention devices. Operators will learn how to
determine suitable locations for facilities, inspect storage facilities, take
a storage facility out of service and return it to service, safely operate,
maintain, and select protective coatings for a storage facility, apply
interior and exterior protective coatings, collect samples from a storage
facility, protect equipment from corrosion, disinfect a storage facility, and
maintain records. Operators will understand the purpose of a water
distribution system, distribution system storage, and pumping facilities, the
importance of hydraulics, how to properly and safely install pipe, and how to
determine the need for and safely install backflow protection devices. Also
included: surge control in pipelines carrying liquids. 1.8 CEUs (18 contact
hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |  |
WAT 703C –Water Quality and
Disinfection – Upon completion of this course, operators should be
able to identify various types of contaminants and contamination sources, and
identify and correct causes of water quality degradation in water mains and
storage facilities. Operators should also be able to disinfect new and
existing wells, pumps, mains, and storage facilities; calculate chlorine
dosage; operate and maintain hypochlorinators and chlorinators; troubleshoot
chlorination systems; and conduct a chlorine safety program. 1.8 CEUs (18
contact hours)
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 703D
– O & M Activities – Upon completion of this course,
operators should be able to develop and conduct a water distribution system
surveillance program, a water quality monitoring program, and a
cross-connection control program; locate and repair buried pipes and leaks;
make pipe connections; flush and clean pipes; thaw frozen pipes and hydrants;
test and read meters; disinfect mains and storage facilities; conduct
effective recordkeeping; respond to emergencies; deal with the public;
perform landscape maintenance around facilities; and safely operate and
maintain a water distribution system. 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours)
Cost:
$99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) |
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WAT 703E - System Administration -Upon
completion of this course, operators should be able to perform the
following administration functions: emergency planning, construct an
organizational chart, write a job description and interview questions,
conduct employee evaluations, provide equal and fair treatment to all
employees, conduct effective communication within the organization,
assess and plan for financial strength of the distribution system, set up a
safety program, and maintain effective distribution system record management.
Cost: $99.00 (includes enrollment and CD) 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours) |
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