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Distribution Operator Certification Course

Dates
February 1, 8, 16, 23
March 1, 9, 23
April 6
9 am to 2 pm each day

This multi-week course is designed for those seeking a Class D certification. Topics will include all aspects of distribution systems, as well as hydraulics, water chemistry, water mathematics, and sampling procedures. You are expected to attend all sessions.

Prerequisites
It is strongly encouraged that students take Basic and Advanced Math for Water and Wastewater Operators before attending this course. These classes will be offered on January 10 and 12. Register here:
Basic Math: https://vtruralwater.org/product/basic-math-1-10/ 
Advanced Math: https://vtruralwater.org/product/advanced-math-1-12/

Textbooks
The following textbooks are required for this course and can be purchased here. Please purchase by January 25 so you will receive the books by the start of class.
     Water Distribution Textbook
Distribution Operator Training Handbook
Exam Preparation Book
Math Handbook

Purchase books here.

Credit
32 TCH – Water

Cost
Member: $180
Non-member: $300

Location: Zoom & Essex 
Some sessions will be held in-person and the rest will be held over Zoom. The schedule of which sessions are in-person will be announced closer to the start of the course.
In-person sessions will be held at our office in Essex (see address below) and may involve guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and/or field trips. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged, but you may watch over Zoom if needed.

In-person address:
20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Please park in lower lot, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance.

You will receive a Zoom link by email the day before class.
Click here for more information about webinar trainings.

Instructor
Matt Guerino, VRWA