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Small Water System Operator Reimbursement Program
Approved Courses for Certified Water System Operators
From the Training Calendar (Click here for the updated version):
2011
| Date |
Course Title |
Location |
Sponsor |
| July 12-14 |
HACH Company Water Seminar |
Sitka |
ARWA |
| July 25-29 |
Rural Utility Personnel Management |
Sitka |
ATTAC and RUBA |
| August 16-18 |
Simplified Analysis for Water Operators |
Valdez |
ARWA |
| September 29-30 |
Sustained Compliance for Public Water Systems - Chapter 2 |
Anchorage |
DEC DW Program |
| October 3-7 |
Introduction to Small Water Systems |
Bethel |
YKHC-OEH |
| October 6-7 |
Sustained Compliance for Public Water Systems - Chapter 2 |
Fairbanks |
DEC DW Program |
| October 10-13 |
Introduction to Small Water Systems |
Fairbanks |
NTL Alaska Inc. |
| October 17-21 |
Boiler Maintenance |
Anchorage |
APIA |
| October 20-21 |
AWWMA Annual SE Operator Training Conference |
Ketchikan |
AWWMA |
| October 24-27 |
ARWA 13th Annual Training Conference |
Anchorage |
ARWA |
| October 24-27 |
Water Treatment Mathematics |
Fairbanks |
TCC-OEH |
| October 25-27 |
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Operation, Maintenance, and Management Training for Tribal Operators and Leaders |
Anchorage |
EPA |
| November 7-11 |
Introduction to Small Water Systems |
Fairbanks |
ATTAC and TCC-OEH |
December 6-8 |
Pumps and Pumping CANCELED |
Fairbanks
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TCC-OEH
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2012
| Date |
Course Title |
Location |
Sponsor |
| January 10-12 |
Electrical Controls |
Bethel |
YKHC |
| February 13-16 |
Alaska Water Treatment Systems - Intermediate Level |
Bethel |
NTL Alaska, Inc. and DEC |
| February 14-15 |
Intermediate Water Distribution Training |
Fairbanks |
AWWMA and DEC |
| March 14-15 |
Intermediate Water Distribution Training |
Anchorage |
AWWMA and DEC |
| March 19-22 |
Alaska Water Treatment Systems - Intermediate Level |
Sitka |
NTL Alaska, Inc. and DEC |
| March 27-29 |
Boiler Maintenance |
Nome |
NSHC |
| April 2-5 |
Introduction to Small Treated Water Systems |
Bethel |
YKHC |
| April 2-6 |
Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems |
Bethel |
YKHC |
| April 2-3 |
Operator Certification Exam Review |
Juneau |
AWWMA |
| April 4-5 |
Operator Certification Exam Review |
Anchorage |
AWWMA |
| April 9-14 |
Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems |
Anchorage |
NTL Alaska, Inc. |
| April 23-27 |
Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems |
Fairbanks |
TCC and ATTAC |
| May 7-11 |
AWWMA 52nd Annual Statewide Conference |
Fairbanks |
AWWMA |
| May 7-11 |
Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems |
Nome |
NSHC |
| May 21-24 |
Alaska Water Treatment Systems - Intermediate Level |
Kodiak |
NTL Alaska, Inc and DEC |
| May 21-22 |
2012 Operator Short School - Southeast Alaska |
Sitka |
AWWMA |
| May 24-25 |
2012 Operator Spring Short School |
Anchorage |
AWWMA |
*Please note that all the courses listed above are drinking water core courses and do not include all the courses listed on the training calendar.
UAS, Sitka
Environmental Technology Program
1332 Seward Avenue
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7755
(800) 478-6653, Ext. 775
www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/envt/index.html
attac@uas.alaska.edu
| Course Title |
CEUs |
| ENVT S101 Introduction to Environmental Technology |
4.5 |
| ENVT S110 Water Treatment 1 |
4.5 |
| ENVT S210 Water Treatment |
4.5 |
Department of Environmental Conservation
Operator 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 |
Small Water Systems Video Information Series
(Information at http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/videocourses.html)
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| Video 1: Roles and Responsibilities |
0.1 |
| Video 2: Surface Water Treatment Part 1 |
0.2 |
| Video 3: Surface Water Treatment Part 2 |
0.2 |
| Video 4: Groundwater Treatment Part 1 |
0.3 |
| Video 5: Groundwater Treatment Part 2 |
0.2 |
| Video 6: Storage and Distribution |
0.3 |
| Video 7: Monitoring |
0.2 |
| Video 8: Managerial Responsibilities |
0.3 |
| Video 9: Financial Considerations |
0.2 |
| Video 10: Emergency Preparedness |
0.1 |
Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series
(Information at http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/videocourses.html) |
| Video 1: Wellhead Protection |
0.3 |
| Video 2: Hypochlorination |
0.4 |
| Video 3: Water Storage Tanks |
0.4 |
| Video 4: Sampling and Testing |
0.3 |
| Video 5: Inspecting a Pump Station |
0.4 |
| Video 6: Distribution Systems |
0.6 |
| Video 7: Approaches to Compliance with Standards |
0.2 |
| DEC Introduction to Small Water Systems Correspondence and Online Courses |
4.0 |
Alaska Training/Technical Assistance Center (ATTAC)
University of Alaska SE
1332 Seward Ave.
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7756
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/attac/onlinetraining.html
| Online Course Title |
CEUs |
| Bacteriological Sampling |
0.15 |
| Cross-Connections |
0.15 |
| Diaphragm Chemical Feed Pumps |
0.2 |
| Using pH Meters |
0.15 |
| Well and System Disinfection |
0.2 |
Water and Wastewater Chemistry, Part 1 |
2.6 |
| Water and Wastewater Chemistry, Part 2 |
1.4 |
| Small Treated Water Systems |
1.0 |
| Small Untreated Water Systems |
0.5 |
| Correspondence Course Title |
CEUs |
| Small Treated Water Systems |
1.5 |
| Small Untreated Water Systems |
1.0 |
Office of Water Programs
CSU, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6025
(916) 278-6142
http://www.owp.csus.edu/
| Course Title |
CEUs |
| Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume I |
9.0 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II |
9.0 |
| Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance |
9.0 |
| Small Water System Operation and Maintenance 1 |
9.0 |
| 702A SWS – Water Sources and Treatment |
1.5 |
| 702B SWS – Wells |
1.5 |
| 702C SWS – Small Water Treatment Plants |
1.5 |
| 702D SWS – Disinfection |
1.5 |
| 702E SWS – Water Rates/ Safety |
1.5 |
| 702F SWS – Laboratory |
1.5 |
| Small Water System Information Video Series |
3.0 |
| Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance 2 |
9.0 |
| 703A Water Distribution System: Safety |
1.8 |
| 703B Water Distribution System: Facilities |
1.8 |
| 703C Water Distribution System: Quality and Disinfection |
1.8 |
| 703D Water Distribution System: Operation and Maintenance |
1.8 |
| 703E Water Distribution System: System Administration |
1.8 |
| Utility Management |
2.0 |
| Manage for Success: Effective Utility Leadership Practices |
4.5 |
| Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series |
3.0 |
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 |
| Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems |
4.0 |
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Education Services
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 794-7711
http://www.awwa.org
| Course Title |
CEUs |
| Advanced Disinfection of Pipeline & Storage Facilities |
0.2 |
Advanced Metering Infrastructure for the Water Industry |
0.2 |
| Applied Mathematics |
0.3 |
Basic Mathematics |
0.7 |
| Chlorine Gas: An Inherently Safer Technology |
0.2 |
| Chlorine Gas: Balancing Public Health |
0.2 |
| Coagulation, Flocculation and Sedimentation Basics |
0.3 |
| Disinfection Basics |
0.3 |
| Disinfection of Pipelines & Storage Facilities |
0.2 |
| Distribution Service to Customers |
0.3 |
| Distribution System Materials and Equipment |
0.3 |
| Filtration Basics |
0.3 |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry for Water Professionals |
0.8 |
| GeoScience in Water Aquifers |
0.2 |
| High Tech Operator Level 1 |
1.2 |
| High Tech Operator Level 2 |
1.2 |
| High Tech Operator Level 3 |
1.2 |
| High Technology Tools for Operators |
0.2 |
| Hydraulics |
0.8 |
| Key Elements to Maintaining Distribution System Quality |
0.2 |
| Membrane Technology Conference Showcase |
0.2 |
| Membranes: Emerging Issues & Technologies |
0.2 |
| P.E. Pipe in the Field |
0.2 |
| Perchlorate and Emerging Contaminants: Where are We Now? |
0.2 |
| Plant to Tap: The Importance of Disinfection |
0.2 |
| Pump Maintenance |
0.2 |
| PVC Pipe in the Field |
0.2 |
| Residuals Management and Disposal` |
0.2 |
| Setting Rate In a Tough Economy |
0.2 |
| The Fundamentals of Drinking Water Regulations Course 1 |
0.1 |
| The Fundamentals of Drinking Water Regulations Course 2 |
0.1 |
| Total Coliform Rule |
0.2 |
| Trenchless Technology Applications in the Water Industry |
0.2 |
| Water Main Installation |
0.3 |
| Water Shortages: Finding a Solution |
0.2 |
| Water Storage Tanks: Operations and Maintenance |
0.2 |
| Water System Mechanical Equipment |
0.2 |
| Water Treatment Operator Level 1 |
6.0 |
| Water Treatment Operator Level 2 |
6.0 |
| Water Treatment Operator Level 3 |
6.0 |
TPC Training Systems
750 W. Lake Cook Road, Suite 250
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(800) 837-8872
www.tpctraining.com
| Series |
Course Title |
CEUs |
200 |
Electrical Systems |
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201 - Basic Electricity and Electronics |
1.0 |
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202 - Batteries and DC Circuits |
1.0 |
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203 -Transformers and AC Circuits |
1.0 |
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204.1 - Electrical Measuring Instruments |
0.5 |
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205.1 - Electrical Safety and Protection |
0.6 |
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206 - DC Equipment and Controls |
1.0 |
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207 - Single-Phase Motors |
1.0 |
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208 - Three-Phase Systems |
1.0 |
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209 - AC Control Equipment |
1.0 |
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210 - Electrical Troubleshooting |
1.0 |
270 |
Process Control Instrumentation |
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271 - Introduction to Process Control |
0.6 |
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272 - Foundations of Measurement Instrumentation |
0.5 |
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273 - Pressure Measurement |
0.5 |
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274 - Force, Weight, and Motion Measurement |
0.5 |
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1.0 |
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276 - Level Measurement |
0.5 |
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277 - Temperature Measurement |
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0.5 |
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278 - Analytical Instrumentation |
0.5 |
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279 - Final Control Elements |
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0.5 |
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280 - Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures |
0.5 |
280 |
Process Control Systems |
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281 - Working with Controllers |
0.5 |
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282 - How Control Loops Operate |
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0.5 |
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0.5 |
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284 - Computers in Process Control |
0.5 |
298 |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
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298 - Programmable Logic Controllers |
0.7 |
300 |
Mechanical Systems |
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301 - Basic Mechanics |
1.0 |
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302 - Lubricants and Lubrication |
1.0 |
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303.1 - Power Transmission Equipment |
1.0 |
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1.0 |
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305 - Pumps |
1.0 |
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306 - Piping Systems |
1.0 |
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307 - Basic Hydraulics |
1.0 |
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308 - Hydraulic Troubleshooting |
1.0 |
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309 - Basic Pneumatics |
1.0 |
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310 - Pneumatic Troubleshooting |
1.0 |
340 |
Mechanical Maintenance |
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341 - Mechanical Drive Maintenance |
0.5 |
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342 - Mechanical and Fluid Drive Systems |
0.5 |
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343 - Bearing and Shaft Seal Maintenance |
0.5 |
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344 - Pump Installation and Maintenance |
0.5 |
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345 - Maintenance Pipefitting |
0.5 |
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346 - Tubing and Hose System Maintenance |
0.5 |
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347 - Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection |
0.5 |
380 |
Water/Wastewater Treatment |
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381 - Introduction to Water Technology |
0.5 |
American Water College
P.O. Box 903185
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 724-1900
www.americanwatercollege.org/Water
| Course Title |
CEUs |
| Water Treatment Exam Review Grade I |
1.9 |
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