Dates & Locations
Wednesday, March 6 – Waterbury
Tuesday, March 12 – Waterbury
Tuesday, March 19 – Zoom
Tuesday, March 26 – Waterbury
Tuesday, April 2 – Zoom
Tuesday, April 9 – Waterbury
Tuesday, April 16 – Zoom
Friday, April 19 – Waterbury
8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day

Description
This multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 4 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exams. You are expected to attend all sessions.

Textbooks 
The following books are required for all students:
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Water System Operations Water Treatment, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association)
In addition, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.
These books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class.

Credit
48 TCH (Water)

Location 
Most class sessions will be held in-person at the Waterbury Municipal Center in the Steele Community Room. Parking is behind the building. Three class sessions will be held on Zoom (see above).

Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Additional Classes 
The following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:
Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland
Advanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex
Class 4 Exam Preparation Course: May 1 in Waterbury

Exam 
Find information about the Class 4 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams