Class 3 Water Treatment Course
2024-03-06 08:30 - 2024-04-09 15:30 (America/New_York) | Waterbury Municipal Center, Community Room, 28 N Main St, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
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
8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day
Description
This multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 3 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:
Small Water System Operation and Maintenance (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
36 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. Two 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 3 Exam Preparation Course: April 30 in Rutland
Exam
Find information about the Class 3 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams

Class 4 Water Treatment Course
2024-03-06 08:30 - 2024-04-19 15:30 | Waterbury Municipal Center, Community Room, 28 N Main St, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
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

Distribution Course
2024-03-07 08:30 - 2024-04-18 15:30 | Rutland WWTP, 94 Greens Hill Lane, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
Dates & Locations
Thursday, March 7 – Rutland
Tuesday, March 19 – Zoom
Wednesday, March 27 – Rutland
Thursday, April 4 – Rutland
Thursday, April 11 – Rutland
Thursday, April 18 – Zoom
8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day
Description
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.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Water System Operations Water Distribution, Grades 1 & 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
36 TCH (Water)
Location
Most class sessions will be held in-person at the Rutland Wastewater Treatment Facility. Two 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
Distribution Exam Preparation Course: April 29 in Rutland
Exam
Find information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams

Basic Wastewater Course
2024-03-13 08:00 - 2024-05-01 15:00 | Chester Public Safety Building, 130 Pleasant St, Chester, VT, 05143, United States
Dates
March 13
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10 – on Zoom
April 17
April 24
May 1
8 am to 3 pm each day
Description
This eight-week course will prepare attendees to take the Grades 1, 2, or 3 Domestic Wastewater certification exams, and is a great primer for those taking higher grade exams. Attendees will learn the basic concepts of wastewater treatment from collection system to final disposal of effluents and solids.
The course will be taught by Elijah Lemieux, Wayne Graham, and Paula Jackson from the Vermont Rural Water Association, along with guest presenters to provide expertise on specific topics.
Textbook
The course is based on Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants (Volume 1, 8th edition) by the Office of Water Programs. All students are required to have a copy of this book. You can purchase it for $100 when you register for this class.
Credit
48 TCH – Wastewater
Cost
$685 (with textbook)
$585 (no textbook)
Math Class
Students are encouraged to attend Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators. It will be offered on March 14 in Essex and March 28 in Rutland.
Register early! The maximum class size is 20.
This class will be also offered in Montpelier, VT beginning in January. See https://vtruralwater.org/trainings/basic-ww-winter2024/
