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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nWednesday\, March 26\nWednesday\, April 2\nWednesday\, April 9\nWednesday\, April 16\nWednesday\, April 23\nWednesday\, April 30\nWednesday\, May 7\nTuesday\, May 13\n8 am to 3 pm each day \nDescription\nThis eight-session 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. \nThe course will be taught by Elijah Lemieux and Wayne Graham from the Vermont Rural Water Association\, along with guest presenters to provide expertise on specific topics. \nTextbook\nThe 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. \nCredit\n48 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$760 (with textbook)\n$660 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-course-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Small Systems Class 2 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course is designed for those who will be taking the Vermont Class 2 Water Operator Certification Exam. The four-session class provides an overview of how to operate a small public water system using groundwater as a source. Topics include the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements\, source water sampling\, well construction\, source protection\, water storage\, distribution\, hydraulics\, cross-connections\, safety\, disinfection\, treatment\, and relevant math. \nThis class is not designed for the operators of Transient Non-Community Systems (TNCs). \nCredit\n16 TCH (Water) \nTextbook\nIntroduction to Small Water Systems is recommended for this class. You can purchase it here for $60. Please purchase by April 7 to receive it by the first day of class. \nDates\nTuesday\, April 15\, 17\, 22\, 24\nThursday\, April 17\nTuesday\, April 22\nThursday\, April 24\n9 am to 1:30 pm each day \nHybrid\nEach session will be held in-person at our office in Essex and on Zoom. For each session\, you will receive a Zoom link by email the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings. \nIn-person address:\n20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\nEssex Junction\, VT 05452\nPlease park in lower lot\, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance. \nInstructor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nExam\nThose seeking a Class 2 water operator certification after completing this course are encouraged to sign up early to take an exam. There are two options: \n\nPaper exams will be offered on Friday\, May 2 in Montpelier and Rutland. The registration deadline is April 4. Register at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams\nComputer-based exams are offered by appointment in South Burlington and some PSI testing centers in other states. Learn more about computer exams here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-2-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Preventing Heat Illness in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIn this session\, participants will learn what heat illness is\, risk factors\, and simple safety practices to prevent heat illness. Different types of heat-related illnesses will be reviewed. The class will also examine the responsibility and tools that employers have to keep employees safe from heat illness. \nCredit\n2 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMiriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/heat-illness-4-17/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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