Class 3 Water Treatment Course
2025-09-24 08:30 - 2025-10-28 15:30 (America/New_York) | National Life Complex, Dewey Building, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Dates
Wednesday, September 24
Tuesday, September 30
Tuesday, October 7
Tuesday, October 14 (on Zoom)
Tuesday, October 21
Tuesday, October 28
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 exam. You are expected to attend all class sessions.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Small Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100
Water System Operations Water Treatment, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86

This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106
Books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class.
Credit
36 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
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

Basic Wastewater Course
2025-09-25 08:00 - 2025-11-05 15:00
Dates
Thursday, September 25
Thursday, October 2
Thursday, October 9
Wednesday, October 15 – on Zoom (beginning at 9 am)
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, October 23
Thursday, October 30
Wednesday, November 5
8 am to 3 pm each day (except October 15)
Description
This 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.
The 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.
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
47 TCH – Wastewater
Cost
$800 (with textbook)
$700 (no textbook)
Register early! The maximum class size is 20.
