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SUMMARY:Class 3 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nWednesday\, March 6 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 12 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 19 – Zoom\nTuesday\, March 26 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, April 2 – Zoom\nTuesday\, April 9 – Waterbury\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis 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. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nSmall Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State)\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association)\nIn addition\, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.\nThese books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nMost 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). \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland\nAdvanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex\nClass 3 Exam Preparation Course: April 30 in Rutland \nExam \nFind 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
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-winter-2024/
LOCATION:Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room\, 28 N Main St\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Class 4 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nWednesday\, March 6 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 12 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 19 – Zoom\nTuesday\, March 26 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, April 2 – Zoom\nTuesday\, April 9 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, April 16 – Zoom\nFriday\, April 19 – Waterbury\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis 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. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Treatment Plant Operation\, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State)\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association)\nIn addition\, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.\nThese books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n48 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nMost 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). \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland\nAdvanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex\nClass 4 Exam Preparation Course: May 1 in Waterbury \nExam \nFind 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
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-winter-2024/
LOCATION:Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room\, 28 N Main St\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T153000
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SUMMARY:Distribution Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nThursday\, March 7 – Rutland\nTuesday\, March 19 – Zoom\nWednesday\, March 27 – Rutland\nThursday\, April 4 – Rutland\nThursday\, April 11 – Rutland\nThursday\, April 18 – Zoom\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis 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. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State)\nWater System Operations Water Distribution\, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association)\nIn addition\, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.\nThese books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nMost class sessions will be held in-person at the Rutland Wastewater Treatment Facility. Two class sessions will be held on Zoom (see above). \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland\nAdvanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex\nDistribution Exam Preparation Course: April 29 in Rutland \nExam \nFind information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-winter-2024/
LOCATION:Rutland WWTP\, 94 Greens Hill Lane\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T133000
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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 1. \nDates\nWednesday\, April 10\nFriday\, April 12\nWednesday\, April 17\nFriday\, April 19\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)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-2-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T123000
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SUMMARY:What to Expect at a VOSHA Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Description\nBe prepared for your next Vermont Occupational and Health Administration (VOSHA) inspection. Miriam Owens\, compliance assistance specialist at VOSHA\, will detail common deficiencies found at worksites and how to correct them. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMiriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/vosha-inspection-4-25/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232059
CREATED:20231120T180120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T141949Z
UID:13201-1714381200-1714393800@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Distribution Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course is designed as a short review for the Vermont Water Distribution exam. We will review test-taking skills\, exam questions\, math problems\, and general water system operations. You will have the chance to take a practice exam and go over the answers. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-exam-prep-4-29/
LOCATION:Rutland WWTP\, 94 Greens Hill Lane\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232059
CREATED:20231120T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T180645Z
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SUMMARY:Class 3 Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course is designed as a short review for the Class 3 water operator certification exam. We will review test-taking skills\, exam questions\, math problems\, and general water system operations. You will have the chance to take a practice exam and go over the answers. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nDue to elections\, this class has been moved from the Waterbury Municipal Center to Vermont Rural Water’s office in Essex. Please park in the lower lot behind the building (handicap parking is available in the upper lot). \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-exam-prep-4-30/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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