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SUMMARY:Class 4 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates \nWednesday\, September 4\nTuesday\, September 17 – on Zoom\nFriday\, October 4\nMonday\, October 7\nTuesday\, October 8\nThursday\, October 17\nTuesday\, October 22\nThursday\, October 24\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 class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Treatment Plant Operation\, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 \nBooks can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n48 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \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 \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are recommended for all students:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: Friday\, October 11 in Essex or Friday\, October 18 in Rutland\nClass 4 Exam Preparation: Tuesday\, October 29 in White River Junction
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Hartford Area Career and Technical Center\, 1 Gifford Rd\, White River Junction\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Water Distribution Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates \nThursday\, September 5\nTuesday\, September 17 – on Zoom\nThursday\, September 19\nThursday\, October 10\nWednesday\, October 16\nWednesday\, October 23\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those preparing to take the Distribution (Class D) Certification Exam. 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 class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100\nWater System Operations Water Distribution\, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association) – $96 \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 \nBooks can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \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 \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are recommended for all students:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: Friday\, October 11 in Essex or Friday\, October 18 in Rutland\nDistribution Exam Preparation: Wednesday\, October 30 in Essex
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water 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 October 14 to receive it by the first day of class. \nDates\nTuesday\, October 22\nThursday\, October 24\nTuesday\, October 29\nThursday\, October 31\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\, November 1 in Montpelier and Rutland. Registration will be available starting on September 6 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-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Water & Wastewater Chemistry with Jar Testing Basics
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course will discuss all aspects of water chemistry\, including pre-oxidation\, coagulation\, flocculation\, pH control\, disinfection\, dewatering\, and corrosion control. We will also cover jar testing basics\, such as math for dilutions\, parameter testing\, and calculation of pump settings for scale up to production. \nCredit\n6 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nLoren Swears (Slack Chemical Company) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/chemistry-10-23/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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