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.
2025
March
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Course
Location
CEUs
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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.
Learn proper operation, troubleshooting methods, and electrical wiring techniques of common electrical control systems found in rural Alaska water treatment plants. Enhance your skills in a secure and dynamic learning setting through hands-on activities, utilizing genuine components on operational circuits, including variable frequency drives.
Contact Bill Justice to register for the class no later than February 21. Priority will be given to operators from TCC-served communities.
AIS and BABA for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
March 5, 2025. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Alaska Time)
Got a federally funded water or wastewater project? Learn about your American Iron and Steel (AIS) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) responsibilities! The objective of this workshop is to learn to navigate the AIS and BABA requirements for federally funded water and wastewater treatment construction projects. Participants will learn:
How to determine their requirements
How to document compliance
How to submit waivers
We will also discuss AIS/BABA project management and effective communication with engineers and contractors.
Describes organizations that may own and operate water and wastewater facilities. Topics include governance, authority and accountability, level of service, customer agreements, roles and responsibilities, the utility ordinance, and regulations.
Learn proper operation, troubleshooting methods, and electrical wiring techniques of common electrical control systems found in rural Alaska water treatment plants. Practice skills in a safe and active learning environment with hands-on activities using real-world components on operating circuits.
Registration forms and all training fees must be submitted no later than Friday, February 14th to be considered for the class. Priority will be given to operators from YKHC-served communities.
This course will acquaint students with the use, operation, testing, and surveying procedures of backflow preventers in an effort to ensure that potable water does not cause the spread of communicable diseases.The course will provide instruction on the following items: the concept of backflow; situations that backflow occurs; the design, construction, and application of backflow assemblies and devices; current state and local regulations regarding backflow; testing and surveying procedures. The course includes in-class instruction and hands-on training. Review of ABPA or similar test application and strategies for studying for the exam.
This free class is an introduction to interpreting drinking water sampling results and how to write annual consumer confidence reports for community water systems. The class is broken up into two sections: section 1 is How to Interpret Drinking Water Sampling Results (45 minutes), then there will be a 15-minute break and the second section is How to Write Consumer Confidence Reports (1 hour). The interpreting sampling results portion will introduce water quality sampling results and how to interpret the relationship of the numbers to health. The second section, consumer confidence reports (CCRs) will assist in how to write the report. CCRs are required each year for every water system, to inform consumers about water quality. They can teach the person who writes the report a lot about drinking water and the water system as well.
Covers skills needed to work effectively as a clerk within a small rural utility. Topics include a clerk’s roles and responsibilities concerning public relations, meetings, office and records management, elections, financial management, and ordinances and resolutions.
Contact Bill Justice to register for the class no later than February 14. Priority will be given to operators from TCC-served communities.
Learn proper operation, troubleshooting methods, and electrical wiring techniques of common electrical control systems found in rural Alaska water treatment plants. Enhance your skills in a secure and dynamic learning setting through hands-on activities, utilizing genuine components on operational circuits, including variable frequency drives.
Registration forms and all training fees must be submitted no later than Friday, March 7th to be considered for the class. Priority will be given to operators from YKHC-served communities.
To be eligible to take this course, you must have completed the Electrical Controls 1 course.
This three-day course provides hands-on training in pumps and pumping system operation and repair. Student exercises reinforce and build skills in pump components and trouble-shooting techniques using actual pumping equipment for disassembly and demonstration purposes. Inclusion of electrical control panel builds on elements of previous courses to allow troubleshooting exercises using complete, operational water pumping systems.
For more information and to register, contact Larry Small at BBAHC.
This class is intended for operators who require Class 1 Water Distribution certifications. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from April 7-18, 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 March 7 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Introduction to Operations and Maintenance Best Practices
Provides an overview and in-depth look into the Operation and Maintenance Best Practices categories: Technical, Managerial, and Financial Capacity. Each category is broken down into what the requirements, what are the possible scores a community can receive, and how to receive the maximum number of points possible.
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.
This free class is an introduction to interpreting drinking water sampling results and how to write annual consumer confidence reports for community water systems. The class is broken up into two sections: section 1 is How to Interpret Drinking Water Sampling Results (45 minutes), then there will be a 15-minute break and the second section is How to Write Consumer Confidence Reports (1 hour). The interpreting sampling results portion will introduce water quality sampling results and how to interpret the relationship of the numbers to health. The second section, consumer confidence reports (CCRs) will assist in how to write the report. CCRs are required each year for every water system, to inform consumers about water quality. They can teach the person who writes the report a lot about drinking water and the water system as well.
Learn proper operation, troubleshooting methods, and electrical wiring techniques of common electrical control systems found in rural Alaska water treatment plants. Enhance your skills in a secure and dynamic learning setting through hands-on activities, utilizing genuine components on operational circuits, including variable frequency drives.
Contact John Johnson, 907-269-7605 or john.johnson@alaska.gov for more information or to register for the training.
This is an introductory course for both wastewater treatment and wastewater collection. The Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Provisional/Level 1 exams will be available to take on Friday, April 25.
This Wastewater Treatment Level 2 and Wastewater Collection Level 2 course will be held 8am to 5pm, Monday- Thursday. The exam session will take place on Friday at 8am.
There is no cost for the course, however the exam fee is $150 per exam. Course attendance is limited to 20 people.
Please email Kelly Comerford for more information. 907-841-2800
Boiler electrical controls troubleshooting, boiler gun setup, efficiency testing, common issues troubleshooting. Practice skills in a safe and active learning environment with hands-on activities using real-world components on boiler models.
Registration forms and all training fees must be submitted no later than Friday, April 4th to be considered for the class. Priority will be given to operators from YKHC-served communities.
This free class is an introduction to interpreting drinking water sampling results and how to write annual consumer confidence reports for community water systems. The class is broken up into two sections: section 1 is How to Interpret Drinking Water Sampling Results (45 minutes), then there will be a 15-minute break and the second section is How to Write Consumer Confidence Reports (1 hour). The interpreting sampling results portion will introduce water quality sampling results and how to interpret the relationship of the numbers to health. The second section, consumer confidence reports (CCRs) will assist in how to write the report. CCRs are required each year for every water system, to inform consumers about water quality. They can teach the person who writes the report a lot about drinking water and the water system as well.
Provides an overview of financial operations for rural utilities. Topics cover basic processes and procedures for financial reporting, fund accounting, budgeting, collections, risk management, audits, and rate setting.
This free class is an introduction to interpreting drinking water sampling results and how to write annual consumer confidence reports for community water systems. The class is broken up into two sections: section 1 is How to Interpret Drinking Water Sampling Results (45 minutes), then there will be a 15-minute break and the second section is How to Write Consumer Confidence Reports (1 hour). The interpreting sampling results portion will introduce water quality sampling results and how to interpret the relationship of the numbers to health. The second section, consumer confidence reports (CCRs) will assist in how to write the report. CCRs are required each year for every water system, to inform consumers about water quality. They can teach the person who writes the report a lot about drinking water and the water system as well.
The course will be held 8am to 5pm, Monday- Thursday. The exam session will take place on Friday at 8am. There is no cost for the course, however there are fees for the exam and manual. Exam $150, Manual $50.
EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector. The objective of this course is to understand cybersecurity basic key terms, foundational principles, and get a snapshot of its history in the water sector.
EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division will provide this course to build upon Cybersecurity 101. The training will offer deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field, as it applies to Operational Technology. Whether you are an Information Technology professional, business owner, or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training will equip you with practical skills to navigate today's digital threats.
EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division will provide this training to expand understanding of cybersecurity basic key terms, foundational principles, and a snapshot of its history in the Water Sector. Recent cyber incidents will be discussed, as well as cyber-related resources for the Water Sector. The training is a continuance of the Cybersecurity Refresher and Cybersecurity 102 trainings.
Alaska Energy Training Group Meeting: Bulk Fuel Training and Administrative Capacity Building
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join the discussion about programs and support to develop bulk fuel management skills and administrative capacity in this online meeting for energy training and workforce development stakeholders. The Alaska Energy Training Group meets quarterly to share information, more efficiently deploy collective resources, and discuss gaps, needs and models in the training landscape.
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Training
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division will demonstrate how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
This free class is an introduction to interpreting drinking water sampling results and how to write annual consumer confidence reports for community water systems. The class is broken up into two sections: section 1 is How to Interpret Drinking Water Sampling Results (45 minutes), then there will be a 15-minute break and the second section is How to Write Consumer Confidence Reports (1 hour). The interpreting sampling results portion will introduce water quality sampling results and how to interpret the relationship of the numbers to health. The second section, consumer confidence reports (CCRs) will assist in how to write the report. CCRs are required each year for every water system, to inform consumers about water quality. They can teach the person who writes the report a lot about drinking water and the water system as well.
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