Approved Correspondence/Online Courses and Providers for Small Water System Operators
Type of Course Delivery:
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Correspondence Course - Distance course where learning materials are mailed to the student which the student completes and mails back for grading.
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Computer Based Course - Distance course where the student uses a computer to:
- Log on to a website to obtain training, or
- Download software from a website which is then installed on the computer.
Department of Environmental Conservation
Operator Training and Certification Program
410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303
P.O. Box 111800
Juneau, AK 99811-1800
(907) 465-1139
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/water/opcert/index.htm
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
| DEC Introduction to Small Water Systems Correspondence and Online Courses (http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/IntroSmallCorrOnlineCourses.html) |
4.0 |
YES |
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Small Water Systems Video Information Series |
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Video 1: Roles and Responsibilities |
0.1 |
YES |
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Video 2: Surface Water Treatment Part 1 |
0.2 |
YES |
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Video 3: Surface Water Treatment Part 2 |
0.2 |
YES |
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Video 4: Groundwater Treatment Part 1 |
0.3 |
YES |
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Video 5: Groundwater Treatment Part 2 |
0.2 |
YES |
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Video 6: Storage and Distribution |
0.3 |
YES |
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Video 7: Monitoring |
0.2 |
YES |
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Video 8: Managerial Responsibilities |
0.3 |
YES |
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Video 9: Financial Considerations |
0.2 |
YES |
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Video 10: Emergency Preparedness |
0.1 |
YES |
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Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series |
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Video 1: Wellhead Protection |
0.3 |
YES |
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Video 2: Hypochlorination |
0.4 |
YES |
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Video 3: Water Storage Tanks |
0.4 |
YES |
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Video 4: Sampling and Testing |
0.3 |
YES |
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Video 5: Inspecting a Pump Station |
0.4 |
YES |
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Video 6: Distribution Systems |
0.6 |
YES |
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Video 7: Approaches to Compliance with Standards |
0.2 |
YES |
|
University of Alaska Southeast
1332 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835
(800) 478-6653
(907) 747-7755
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
ENVT 110 Drinking Water Systems |
4.5 |
YES |
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ENVT 210 Water Treatment |
4.5 |
YES |
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Alaska Training/Technical Assistance Center (ATTAC)
UAS, Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Avenue
Sitka, Alaska 99835
(800) 478-6653 ext. 7762 or 7733
(907) 747-7762
http://aceweb.uas.alaska.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?~~GROUP~:FULL~&ORDER=BEGINS&Title=Complete+Listing
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
0.15 |
YES |
|
|
0.15 |
YES |
|
|
0.2 |
YES |
|
|
0.15 |
YES |
|
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| Water and Wastewater Chemistry, Part 1 | 2.6 |
YES |
|
| Water and Wastewater Chemistry, Part 2 | 1.4 |
YES |
|
0.2 |
YES |
|
|
1.0 |
YES |
|
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| Small Treated Water Systems (Correspondence) | 1.5 |
YES |
|
| Small Untreated Water Systems (Online) | 0.5 |
YES |
|
Small Untreated Water Systems (Correspondence) |
1.0 |
YES |
|
Office of Water Programs
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6025
(916) 278-6142
http://www.owp.csus.edu/
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume I |
9.0 |
YES |
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Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II |
9.0 |
YES |
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Small Water System Operation and Maintenance 1 |
9.0 |
YES |
|
702A SWS – Water Sources and Treatment |
1.5 |
YES |
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702B SWS – Wells |
1.5 |
YES |
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702C SWS – Small Water Treatment Plants |
1.5 |
YES |
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702D SWS – Disinfection |
1.5 |
YES |
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702E SWS – Water Rates/ Safety |
1.5 |
YES |
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702F SWS – Laboratory |
1.5 |
YES |
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Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (or the 703 Series) 2 |
9.0 |
YES |
|
703A Water Distribution System: Safety |
1.8 |
YES |
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703B Water Distribution System: Facilities |
1.8 |
YES |
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703C Water Distribution System: Quality and Disinfection |
1.8 |
YES |
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703D Water Distribution System: Operation and Maintenance |
1.8 |
YES |
|
703E Water Distribution System: System Administration |
1.8 |
YES |
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Utility Management |
2.0 |
YES |
|
Small Water System Information Video Series |
3.0 |
YES |
|
Manage for Success: Effective Utility Leadership Practices |
4.5 |
YES |
|
Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series |
3.0 |
YES |
|
1 The 702X courses are chapters within “Small Water System Operation and Maintenance” course; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.
2 The 703X courses are chapters within “Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance” course; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.
ACR Publications
1298 Elm Street SW
Albany, OR 97321
(800) 433-8150
http://www.acrp.com/
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems |
4.0 |
YES |
|
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Education Services
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 794-7711
http://www.awwa.org/elearning
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
| Advanced Disinfection of Pipeline & Storage Facilities | 0.2 |
YES |
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| Advanced Metering Infrastructure for the Water Industry | 0.2 |
YES |
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Applied Mathematics |
0.3 |
YES |
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| Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control | 0.2 |
YES |
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Basic Mathematics |
0.7 |
YES |
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Coagulation, Flocculation and Sedimentation Basics |
0.3 |
YES |
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Disinfection Basics |
0.3 |
YES |
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| Disinfection By-Products: Recent Research Raises Concerns | 0.2 |
YES |
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| Disinfection of Pipelines & Storage Facilities | 0.2 |
YES |
|
Distribution Service to Customers |
0.3 |
YES |
|
Distribution System Materials and Equipment |
0.3 |
YES |
|
| Filter Optimization Tips You Can Use | 0.2 |
YES |
|
Filtration Basics |
0.3 |
YES |
|
| Fundamentals of Chemistry for Water Professionals | 0.8 |
YES |
|
| GeoScience in Water Aquifers | 0.2 |
YES |
|
Hydraulics |
0.8 |
YES |
|
| Key Elements to Maintaining Distribution System Quality | 0.2 |
YES |
|
| Plant to Tap: The Importance of Disinfection | 0.2 |
YES |
|
| The Fundamentals of Drinking Water Regulations Course 1 | 0.1 |
YES |
|
| The Fundamentals of Drinking Water Regulations Course 2 | 0.1 |
YES |
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| Trenchless Technology Applications in the Water Industry | 0.2 |
YES |
|
Water Main Installation |
0.3 |
YES |
|
Water System Mechanical Equipment |
0.2 |
YES |
|
| Water Shortages: Finding a Solution | 0.2 |
YES |
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| Water Storage Tanks: Operations and Maintenance | 0.2 |
YES |
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| Water Treatment Operator Level 1 | 6 |
YES |
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| Water Treatment Operator Level 2 | 6 |
YES |
|
| Water Treatment Operator Level 3 | 6 |
YES |
|
Montana Water Center
101 Huffman Building
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
(406) 994-6690
http://watercenter.montana.edu/training/
Course Title |
CEUs |
Drinking Water Core? |
Type |
Operator Basics 2005 Training Series |
|
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|
Ground Water Systems * |
1.1 |
YES |
|
Surface and Ground Water Systems* |
1.3 |
YES |
|
| Contamination Explorer Downloadable version is available here: http://watercenter.montana.edu/training/ce/default.htm |
0.25 |
YES |
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* The “Ground Water Systems” and “Surface and Ground Water Systems” courses overlap; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.
