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SUMMARY:Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course covers basic math concepts that operators use frequently in their work and are most likely to appear on water and wastewater certification exams. These include conversions\, perimeter\, area\, volume\, PSI\, elevation head\, and detention time. If time permits\, we will also cover flow and chemical dosage. \nAttendees should bring their own calculator. If you are preparing to take a water or wastewater certification exam\, know that only non-programmable calculators will be allowed during the exam. Graphing calculators and smartphones will not be allowed. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-math-12-13/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T123000
DTSTAMP:20231121T164624Z
CREATED:20230910T195218Z
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SUMMARY:Troubleshooting Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBRs)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class describes the conditions and bacterial activities that occur during fill phase (static\, mixed and aerated)\, react phase\, settle phase and decant phase of an SBR. Nitrification and denitrification in an SBR are described as well as biological and chemical phosphorus removal. The development of aerobic (oxic)\, anoxic and anaerobic/fermentative conditions are presented\, and the techniques for monitoring\, troubleshooting and adjusting phase times to improve oxic\, anoxic and anaerobic/fermentative conditions are offered. These techniques include periodic sampling for values and changes in values for alkalinity/pH\, dissolved oxygen\, ammonia\, nitrite\, nitrate\, reactive (orthophosphate) phosphorus\, BOD-to-COD ratio and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nInstructor\nMichael Gerardi
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/sbr-12-12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T123000
DTSTAMP:20231129T153700Z
CREATED:20230910T193111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T153700Z
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SUMMARY:Corrosion Control and Polymers
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe first part of this class will focus on distribution system corrosion and methods to combat it. Topics covered include: what is corrosion and what causes it\, why some waters are more corrosive than others\, problems corrosion causes\, lead/copper rules\, and using phosphates and pH adjustment to combat corrosion. \nIn the second part\, we will look at polymer use for solids separations\, including: what is polymer and how does it work\, storage and handling\, mixing and using polymer\, how to make adjustments\, and spill clean-up. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nWebinar\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before class. Please join the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before class starts. Click here for more information about Zoom trainings. \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nInstructor\nRyan Peebles (Clean Waters Inc)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/corrosion-control-12-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T123000
DTSTAMP:20231106T142623Z
CREATED:20230908T191758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T142623Z
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SUMMARY:Trench and Excavation Safety
DESCRIPTION:Water and wastewater operators face dangerous situations when excavating trenches to repair water and sewer lines. Trench collapses happen without warning and cause severe injuries or death. Open trenches and pipe repairs include many other hazards such as water accumulation\, other buried utilities\, surface encumbrances\, and traffic. This course focuses on OSHA 1926 and the safe procedure for operators to follow when working in or around a trench or excavation. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/trench-excavation-safety-11-16/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T123000
DTSTAMP:20231101T172404Z
CREATED:20230908T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T172404Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces new wastewater staff to all components of wastewater treatment\, starting with where wastewater comes from. What are the characteristics and contaminants that make up wastewater? We will look at components of a wastewater collection system\, including pump stations. Then we will examine each process in wastewater treatment. Students will learn each treatment process and what contaminants are removed during these processes. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/intro-ww-11-6/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T123000
DTSTAMP:20231101T133709Z
CREATED:20230908T183333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T133709Z
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SUMMARY:Permit Required Confined Space Entry
DESCRIPTION:Water and wastewater facilities contain many confined spaces which can be dangerous to operators. We will discuss common confined spaces in water and wastewater facilities and the difference between a confined space and a permit-required confined space. This class will build awareness about the safety hazards of a confined space such as atmospheric hazards (hydrogen sulfide\, methane); mechanical hazards; and blood-borne pathogens that are a concern for wastewater collection system workers. You will learn about the proper protective equipment\, procedures for entry into a permit-required confined space\, the need for a rescue plan\, and how to rescue a co-worker if the situation arises. OSHA CFR 1910.146 \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/prcse-11-3/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T113000
DTSTAMP:20231019T155237Z
CREATED:20230824T193758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T155237Z
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SUMMARY:Recruiting and Retention for Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that job seekers spend just 49.7 seconds reviewing a listing before deciding it’s not a fit? What do potential employees see when they visit your job listings? This workshop will provide a brief recap of the economic benefits of workplace diversity\, and provide tools and strategies for attracting gender diverse candidates to your company or organization. We will review internal and external messaging\, effective job descriptions\, and best practices for interviewing for diversity. Lastly\, we will talk about some benefits and supports that help to create a “human-friendly” workplace that will make any employee want to stay for the long haul! \nCredit:2 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nWebinarThe Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before class. Please join the Zoom meeting 5-10 minutes before class starts. Click here for more information about Zoom trainings. \nProctorLiz Royer\, VRWA \nInstructorsMargaret Overman and Missy Mackin\, Vermont Works for Women
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/recruiting-retention-10-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T123000
DTSTAMP:20230919T151117Z
CREATED:20230824T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T151117Z
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SUMMARY:Busting Gender Bias
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the messages we all received growing up about gender and how those messages continue to influence our attitudes\, beliefs and behaviors today. We will review terms related to gender and discuss gender norms through facilitated small-group conversations. Participants will dive deeper into the concept of implicit bias and learn about microaggressions or “everyday bias” that frequently shows up in more subtle ways. Finally\, participants will learn how to be good allies\, and practice “ready responses” for interrupting bias. \nCredit:\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nProctor\nLiz Royer\, VRWA \nInstructors\nAlison Lamagna and Missy Mackin\, Vermont Works for Women
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/gender-bias-10-10/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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