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DEC Operator Certification Program | Alaska Training/Technical Assistance Center (ATTAC) | University of Alaska, Southeast | CSU, Sacramento Office of Water Programs
ACR Publications | American Water Works Association (AWWA) | Montana Water Center
Water Environment Federation | TPC Training | David H. Paul, Inc.| American Water College

Type of Course Delivery:

Correspondence Course
    Correspondence Course - Distance course where learning materials are mailed to the student, which the student completes and mails back for grading.
Online Course
    Computer Based Course - Distance course where the student uses a computer to:
            1. Log on to a website to obtain training, or
            2. Download software from a website which is then installed on the computer.

Department of Environmental Conservation
Operator Training and Certification Program
410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303
P.O. Box 111800
Juneau, AK 99811-1800
(907) 465-1139
www.state.ak.us/dec/water/opcert/index.htm

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type
DEC Introduction to Small Water Systems Correspondence and Online Courses
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/IntroSmallCorrOnlineCourses.html
4.0
Core
Correspondence CourseOnline Course
Wastewater Stabilization Pond Correspondence Course
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/wwsp.html
0.5
Core
Correspondence Course
Small Water Systems Video Information Series
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/videocourses.html

 

Video 1: Roles and Responsibilities

0.1

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 2: Surface Water Treatment Part 1

0.2

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 3: Surface Water Treatment Part 2

0.2

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 4: Groundwater Treatment Part 1

0.3

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 5: Groundwater Treatment Part 2

0.2

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 6: Storage and Distribution

0.3

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 7: Monitoring

0.2

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 8: Managerial Responsibilities

0.3

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 9: Financial Considerations

0.2

Core
Correspondence Course

 

Video 10: Emergency Preparedness

0.1

Core
Correspondence Course
Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/videocourses.html
  Video 1: Wellhead Protection
0.3
Core
Correspondence Course
  Video 2: Hypochlorination
0.4
Core
Correspondence Course
  Video 3: Water Storage Tanks
0.4
Core
Correspondence Course
  Video 4: Sampling and Testing
0.3
Core
Correspondence Course
  Video 5: Inspecting a Pump Station
0.4
Core
Correspondence Course
  Video 6: Distribution Systems
0.6
Core
Correspondence Course
  Video 7: Approaches to Compliance with Standards
0.2
Core
Correspondence Course


Alaska Training/Technical Assistance Center (ATTAC)
University of Alaska, Southeast
1332 Seward Avenue
Sitka, AK 99835

(800) 478-6653 ext. 7762 or 7733
(907) 747-7762

http://www.uas.alaska.edu/attac/onlinetraining.html

Course Title

CEUs

Core?
Non-Core?

Type
Bacteriological Sampling
0.15

Core

Online Course
Cross-Connections
0.15

Core

Online Course
Diaphragm Chemical Feed Pumps
0.2

Core

Online Course
Lagoons
0.5
Core
Online Course
Using pH Meters
0.15

Core

Online Course
Well and System Disinfection
0.2

Core

Online Course
Water and Wastewater Chemistry, Part 1
2.6
Core
Online Course
Water and Wastewater Chemistry, Part 2
1.4
Core
Online Course
Small Treated Water Systems
1.0

Core

Online Course
Small Treated Water Systems
1.5
Core
Correspondence Course
Small Untreated Water Systems
0.5

Core

Online Course
Small Untreated Water Systems
1.0
Core
Correspondence Course


University of Alaska, Southeast (UAS)
1332 Seward Avenue
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7755
(800) 478-6653

http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/

Course Title

CEUs

Core?
Non-Core?

Type

ENVT 110 Drinking Water Systems

4.5

Core

Online Course

ENVT 111 Wastewater Systems

4.5

Core

Online Course

ENVT 210 Water Treatment

4.5

Core

Online Course


Office of Water Programs
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6025
(916) 278-6142
www.owp.csus.edu/

Course Title

CEUs

Core?
Non-Core?

Type

Small Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance, Volume I

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Small Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance, Volume II

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Advanced Waste Treatment

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Treatment of Metal Wastestreams

4.5

Non-Core

Correspondence Course

Pretreatment Facility Inspection

9.0

Non-Core

Correspondence Course

Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume II

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume I

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Small Water System Operation and Maintenance 1

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

          702A SWS – Water Sources and Treatment

1.5

Core

Online Course

          702B SWS – Wells

1.5

Core

Online Course

          702C SWS – Small Water Treatment Plants

1.5

Core

Online Course

          702D SWS – Disinfection

1.5

Core

Online Course

          702E SWS – Water Rates/ Safety

1.5

Core

Online Course

          702F SWS – Laboratory

1.5

Core

Online Course

Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (or the 703 Series) 2

9.0

Core

Correspondence Course

          703A Water Distribution System: Safety

1.8

Core

Online Course

          703B Water Distribution System: Facilities

1.8

Core

Online Course

          703C Water Distribution System: Quality and Disinfection

1.8

Core

Online Course

          703D Water Distribution System: Operation and Maintenance

1.8

Core

Online Course

          703E Water Distribution System: System Administration

1.8

Core

Online Course

Utility Management

2.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Small Water System Information Video Series

3.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Collection Systems: Methods for Evaluating and Improving Performance

3.0

Core

Correspondence Course

Collection Systems Operation and Maintenance Training Videos

0.35

Core

Correspondence Course

Pretreatment Facility Inspection Training Videos

0.3

Core

Correspondence Course

Manage for Success: Effective Utility Leadership Practices

4.5

Core

Correspondence Course

Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series

3.0

Core

Correspondence Course
1 The 702X courses are chapters within “Small Water System Operation and Maintenance” course; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.
2 The 703X courses are chapters within “Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance “ course; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.


ACR Publications
1298 Elm Street Southwest
Albany, OR 97321
(800) 433-8150
http://www.acrp.com/

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type

Introduction to Alaska Small Water Systems

4.0

Core
Correspondence Course

Introduction to Alaska Small Wastewater Systems

5.0

Core
Correspondence Course


American Water Works Association (AWWA) Education Services
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 794-7711

www.awwa.org/elearning

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type
Advanced Disinfection of Pipeline & Storage Facilities

0.2

Core
Online Course
Advanced Metering Infrastructure for the Water Industry

0.2

Core
Online Course
Applied Mathematics

0.3

Core
Online Course
Basic Mathematics

0.7

Core
Online Course
Chemicals: Best Practice for Quality Assurance

0.2

Core
Online Course
Chlorine Gas: An Inherently Safer Technology

0.2

Core
Online Course
Chlorine Gas: Balancing Public Health

0.2

Core
Online Course
Coagulation, Flocculations, and Sedimentation Basics

0.3

Core
Online Course
Disinfection Basics

0.3

Core
Online Course
Disinfection of Pipelines & Storage Facilities
0.2
Core
Online Course
Distribution Service to Customers
0.3
Core
Online Course
Distribution System Materials and Equipment
0.3
Core
Online Course
EDP, and Personal Care Products Actions & Communication
0.2
Core
Online Course
Essentials Asbestos Awareness
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Essentials Electrical Safety
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Essentials Hazard Communication Awareness
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Essentials Hazardous Waste Awareness
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Essentials HAZWOPER Awareness
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Essentials Lockout/Tagout
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Essentials Process Safety Management
0.1
Non-Core
Online Course
Filtration Basics
0.3
Core
Online Course
Fundamentals of Chemistry for Water Professionals
0.8
Core
Online Course
GeoScience in Water Aquifers
0.2
Core
Online Course
Harmful Algal Blooms: Cyanobacteria
0.2
Core
Online Course
High Tech Operator Level 1
1.2
Core
Online Course
High Tech Operator Level 2
1.2
Core
Online Course
High Tech Operator Level 3
1.2
Core
Online Course
High Technology Tools for Operators
0.2
Core
Online Course
Hydraulics
0.8
Core
Online Course
J100 RAMCAP Risk & Resilience Management of Water Systems
2
Non-Core
Online Course
Key Elements to Maintaining Distribution System Quality
0.2
Core
Online Course
Membrane Technology Conference Showcase
0.2
Core
Online Course
Membranes: Emerging Issues & Technologies
0.2
Core
Online Course
P.E. Pipe in the Field
0.2
Core
Online Course
Perchlorate and Emerging Contaminants: Where are We Now?
0.2
Core
Online Course
Plant to Tap: The Importance of Disinfection
0.2
Core
Online Course
Pump Maintenance
0.2
Core
Online Course
PVC Pipe in the Field
0.2
Core
Online Course
Quagga / Zebra Mussel Control
0.2
Core
Online Course
Residuals Management and Disposal
0.2
Core
Online Course
Setting Rate In a Tough Economy
0.2
Core
Online Course
The Fundamentals of Drinking Water Regulations Course 1
0.1
Core
Online Course
The Fundamentals of Drinking Water Regulations Course 2
0.1
Core
Online Course
Total Coliform Rule
0.2
Core
Online Course
Trenchless Technology Applications in the Water Industry
0.2
Core
Online Course
Water Main Installation
0.3
Core
Online Course
Water Shortages: Finding a Solution
0.2
Core
Online Course
Water Storage Tanks: Operations and Maintenance
0.2
Core
Online Course
Water System Mechanical Equipment
0.2
Core
Online Course
Water Treatment Operator Level 1
6
Core
Online Course
Water Treatment Operator Level 2
6
Core
Online Course
Water Treatment Operator Level 3
6
Core
Online Course


Montana Water Center
101 Huffman Building
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
(406) 994-6690

http://watercenter.montana.edu/default.asp

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type

Operator Basics 2005 Training Series
Downloadable version is available at: http://watercenter.montana.edu/training/ob2005/default.htm

     

         Ground Water Systems*

1.1

Core

Online Course

         Surface and Ground Water Systems*

1.3

Core

Online Course

         Wastewater Lagoons

0.9

Core

Online Course

Contamination Explorer (CD-ROM Based Course)
Downloadable version is available at: http://watercenter.montana.edu/training/ce/default.htm

0.25

Core

Online Course
* The “Ground Water Systems” and “Surface and Ground Water Systems” courses overlap; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.


Water Environment Federation (WEF)
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1994
(800) 666-0206
http://www.wef.org/onlineeducation/default.aspx/

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type
Activated Sludge
0.57
Core
Online Course
Disinfection
0.74
Core
Online Course
Fixed Film Systems
0.11
Core
Online Course
Natural Treatment Systems
0.26
Core
Online Course
Preliminary Treatment
0.24
Core
Online Course
Primary Treatment
0.23
Core
Online Course
Purpose & Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment
0.13
Core
Online Course
Solids Handling
0.52
Core
Online Course
Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulics: the Fundamentals
0.2
Core
Online Course
Another 100‐Year Storm
0.2
Core
Online Course
Collection System Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Performance Assessment
0.2
Core
Online Course
Sewer Cleaning and Managing Grease Blockages
0.15
Core
Online Course


TPC Training Systems
750 W. Lake Cook Road, Suite 250
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(800) 837-8872
www.tpctraining.com

Series 
Course
CEUs

Core?
Non-core?

Type
100
Fundamentals
     
101 - Reading Blueprints
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
102 - Reading Schematics and Symbols
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
103 - Mathematics in the Plant    
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
104 - Making Measurements     
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
105 - Metals in the Plant  
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
106 - Nonmetals in the Plant  
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
107 - Hand Tools  
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
108 - Portable Power Tools
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
109 - Industrial Safety and Health
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
110 - Troubleshooting Skills
1.0
Non-Core
Online Course
200
Electrical Systems
     
201 - Basic Electricity and Electronics
1.0
Core
Online Course
202 - Batteries and DC Circuits
1.0
Core
Online Course
203 -Transformers and AC Circuits
1.0
Core
Online Course
204.1 - Electrical Measuring Instruments
0.5
Core
Online Course
205.1 - Electrical Safety and Protection
0.6
Core
Online Course
206 - DC Equipment and Controls
1.0
Core
Online Course
207 - Single-Phase Motors
1.0
Core
Online Course
208 - Three-Phase Systems
1.0
Core
Online Course
209 - AC Control Equipment
1.0
Core
Online Course
210 - Electrical Troubleshooting
1.0
Core
Online Course
260
Microprocessors
     
261 - Introduction to Computers-User Level
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
262 - Input - Output Devices I-User Level
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
266 - How Computers Function-Technician Level
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
267 - Input - Output Devices II-Technician Level
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
268 - Maintaining - Troubleshooting Computer Systems
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
270
Process Control Instrumentation
     
271 - Introduction to Process Control
0.6
Core
Online Course
272 - Foundations of Measurement Instrumentation
0.5
Core
Online Course
273 - Pressure Measurement
0.5
Core
Online Course
274 - Force, Weight, and Motion Measurement
0.5
Core
Online Course
275 - Flow Measurement
1.0
Core
Online Course
276 - Level Measurement
0.5
Core
Online Course
277 - Temperature Measurement
0.5
Core
Online Course
278 - Analytical Instrumentation
0.5
Core
Online Course
279 - Final Control Elements
0.5
Core
Online Course
280 - Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures
0.5
Core
Online Course
280
Process Control Systems
     
281 - Working with Controllers
0.5
Core
Online Course
282 - How Control Loops Operate
0.5
Core
Online Course
283 - Data Transmission
0.5
Core
Online Course
284 - Computers in Process Control
0.5
Core
Online Course
298
Programmable Logic Controllers
     
298 - Programmable Logic Controllers
0.7
Core
Online Course
300
Mechanical Systems
     
301 - Basic Mechanics
1.0
Core
Online Course
302 - Lubricants and Lubrication
1.0
Core
Online Course
303.1 - Power Transmission Equipment
1.0
Core
Online Course
304 - Bearings
1.0
Core
Online Course
305 - Pumps
1.0
Core
Online Course
306 - Piping Systems
1.0
Core
Online Course
307 - Basic Hydraulics
1.0
Core
Online Course
308 - Hydraulic Troubleshooting
1.0
Core
Online Course
309 - Basic Pneumatics
1.0
Core
Online Course
310 - Pneumatic Troubleshooting
1.0
Core
Online Course
340
Mechanical Maintenance
     
341 - Mechanical Drive Maintenance
0.5
Core
Online Course
342 - Mechanical and Fluid Drive Systems
0.5
Core
Online Course
343 - Bearing and Shaft Seal Maintenance
0.5
Core
Online Course
344 - Pump Installation and Maintenance
0.5
Core
Online Course
345 - Maintenance Pipefitting
0.5
Core
Online Course
346 - Tubing and Hose System Maintenance
0.5
Core
Online Course
347 - Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
0.5
Core
Online Course
380
Water/Wastewater Treatment
     
381 - Introduction to Water Technology
0.5
Core
Online Course
382 - Wastewater Treatment Processes
0.5
Core
Online Course
383 - Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
0.5
Core
Online Course
900
Maintenance Management for First-Line Supervisors
     
901 - Maintenance Organization
0.7
Non-Core
Online Course
902 - Implementing Preventive Maintenance
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
903 - Controlling Maintenance Resources
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
904 - Improving Performance in Maintenance
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
905 - Effective Communication for Supervisors
0.5
Non-Core
Online Course
906 - Employee Relations
0.8
Non-Core
Online Course
907 - Managing a Training Program
0.4
Non-Core
Online Course


David H. Paul, Inc.
P.O. Box 2590
Farmington, NM 87499
(877) 711-4DHP
www.dhptraining.com

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type

Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

3.2

Core
Correspondence Course

Advanced Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

3.2

Core
Correspondence Course

High Purity Water Treatment

1

Non-Core

Correspondence Course

Advanced High Purity Water Treatment

1

Non-Core

Correspondence Course


American Water College
P.O. Box 903185
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 724-1900
americanwatercollege.org/Water/

Course Title
CEUs
Core?
Non-core?
Type
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade I
1.9*
Core
Online Course
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade II
2.6*
Core
Online Course
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade III
2.6*
Core
Online Course
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade IV
2.6*
Core
Online Course
*Note: All the exam review courses above have similar content. Taking subsequent courses will result in fewer CEUs than what is displayed above. Please contact the Operator Certification Program to find out the CEU values of subsequent courses.
 
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