Training Opportunities

The Operator Training and Certification Program develops training programs, administers examinations and certifies operators of community water and wastewater systems. Our primary services are:

• Develop training curricula, correspondence courses, certification standards, and examination materials for over 2,500 certified drinking water and wastewater system operators.
• Coordinate and notify operators of training opportunities.
• Work with the Alaska Water and Wastewater Advisory Board to establish standards for certifying operators and to adjudicate certification actions.
• Maintain a lending library of reference and training materials.
• Administer Semi-Annual Statewide Certification Exams.

The Remote Maintenance Worker Program develops the capacity of Rural Alaskans to operate local water and sewer facilities, while safeguarding State and Federal capital investments in utility infrastructure. Our primary training services include:

• Provide over-the-shoulder training and technical assistance to local water and sewer operators in over 180 rural communities through a circuit rider program.
• Provide regional classroom training for area utility operators.

Classes that we have include the 2007 Certified Installer and Approved Homeowner Training course. There is a first time certification class, and a renewal class. You will find all the information needed to complete this class on our home page located at the link below. Our primary services are:

• Provide certified training and classes to homeowners.
• Provide training and classes for the maintenance and care for on-site disposal systems.