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Alaska Training Coalition Calendar

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  • If you are interested in a particular course, you must call the contact listed to register for the course.
  • Training classes may be canceled or rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
  • Per Board Policy 2016-01, training must be at least one hour long to be eligible for CEUs.
  • Yellow-shaded courses are introductory courses that "qualify" the attendee for a provisional level certification upon passing the provisional level certification exam and applying for certification. The Provisional Level exams may be administered on the last day of the course.
  • Green-shaded courses are those other than introductory courses that may have exams administered on the last day of the course.
  • Blue-shaded webinars/webcasts are NOT approved for CEU credit unless prior arrangements have been made with the Operator Certification Program.

2024

November

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Nov. 4 - 8 Introduction to Wastewater  
Anchorage 3.0 Core NTL Alaska Peggy Pollen

907-452-6866

Nov. 5 - 7 Plumbing & Pipefitting for Water Plant Operators Bethel 2.0 Core YKHC Jenny Pak 
Nov. 12 - 13 Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
  • Location: Utility Services of Alaska, 3691 Cameron St., Ste. 201, Fairbanks
  • The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course is designed to provide training to water and wastewater professionals on issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural or human-caused disasters that threaten water and wastewater facilities and systems. The course is free but you must register ahead of time.
  • Register online.
  • If you have any questions, contact David Wright at FNSB.
Fairbanks 1.6 Core TEEX David Wright

907-459-1220

Nov. 18 - 22 Level 1 Water Treatment & Distribution (Provisional/Level 1 Exams) Bethel 3.6 DW Core YKHC Jenny Pak 
Nov. 20 USEPA Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Research Webinar Series : HABs Toxicity and Health Effects of Anatoxin-A
  • Time: 10 - 11 am AKST
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
Nov. 26 USEPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Emergency Response
  • Time: 10 am - 11:30 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A
EPA EPA

December

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Dec. 2 - 6 Water Treatment Level 2 
Fairbanks 3.0 Core NTL Alaska Peggy Pollen

907-452-6866

Dec. 2 - 6 Wastewater Lagoons Virtual Training 
  • This class is meant for utility operators that work at sewage lagoons. From December 2-6, 2024, the class will meet Monday-Friday, from approximately 10 am-12:00 pm to 1:00 pm At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Wastewater Lagoon Certification Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Brian Berube before November 1st to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.4 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

January

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Jan. 13 - 24 Water Distribution Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This class is intended for operators who require Class 1 Water Distribution certifications. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from January 13 – 24, 2025 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Distribution Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Kelli Whelan before December 13th to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.5 Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan
Jan. 21 - 31 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past. The class will meet January 21 - 31, Monday-Friday, from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Brian Berube before December 23rd to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.6 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

February

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Feb. 4 - 6 Virtual Water Operator Conference 2025
  • February 4-6, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm AKST each day.
  • This free, virtual training conference offers drinking water operators a chance to learn more about timely topics, improve fundamental skills, and get support for specific challenges while earning up to 1.2 CEUs. While there is no substitute for in-person training, this online event was created to specifically target operators of small and rural public water systems who may not have the means or ability to travel. Topics for this free, online event include PFAS, Excel for compliance reporting, cybersecurity, chlorine meters, how to create a flushing program, and more. Each session is delivered by a technical assistance professional from the RCAP network.
  • Register online.
Online 1.2 Core ISWS/RCAP Katelyn McLaughlin
Feb. 24 -          Mar. 21 Water Treatment Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This is an online course intended for operators who have passed the Small Treated exam and need a Level 1 certification or higher. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from February 24th to March 21st on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Brian Berube before January 24th to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 3.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

March

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
March 3 - 14 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past. The class will meet March 3 - 14, Monday-Friday, from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Brian Berube before February 3rd to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.6 Core ANTHC Brian Berube
March 24 -          April 4 Water Distribution Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This class is intended for operators who require Class 1 Water Distribution certifications. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from March 24 to April 4, 2025 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Distribution Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Kelli Whelan before February 21st to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.5 Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan

April

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
April 14 -          May 9 Water Treatment Level 2 Virtual Training 
  • This in an online course intended for operators who hold Level 1 Water Treatment certifications and work at systems that require Level 2 Water Treatment certification. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from April 14 to May 9, 2025 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 2 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.
  • Please submit a registration form to Brian Berube before March 14th to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 3.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

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