March 1

Deadline for Exam Registration Forms for Written Exams for Communities with Online Testing Centers for the April 12 ^th Written Exam
Locations: Anchorage (including Mat-Su Valley, Palmer and Wasilla), Barrow, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Kodiak, Sitka, & Valdez
Exam registration form. The registration form and the $150 per exam fee must be in our office no later than March 1^st.

Statewide

N/A

DEC

Operator Certification Program
907-465-1139

March 4 - 8

Financial Management for Rural Utilities
Cost: Free
This training 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. Contact Melody Nibeck for more information or to register.

Anchorage

3.2 Core

RUBA

Melody Nibeck
907-842-5135
ext. 2

Wastewater Analysis for Water and Wastewater Operators
Cost: No Cost
Maximum seating of 25. Preference given to water and wastewater operators from USDA RUS eligible communities.
1.8 Core CEUs will be assigned for all three days. 0.6 CEUs for each day. Must be present 85% of class to receive CEUs! No exceptions!
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and lodging expense.
To register send your name and contact information to Mark Wuitschick, mark@arwa.org

Homer

1.8 Core

ARWA

Mark Wuitschick
907-631-8148

March 11 - 15

Water Distribution Systems Level 1 & 2
Cost: $725
State Fees: $150 per exam
Register online.

Fairbanks

3.0 Core

NTL Alaska

Peggy Pollen
907-452-6852

Water Analysis Workshop
Cost: No Cost
Maximum seating of 25.
0.5 CEUs for each day.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and lodging expense.
Email Kelly Comerford, kelly@arwa.org

Homer

1.0 Core

ARWA

Kelly Comerford
907-357-1155

RUBA Financial Management
This 4.5 day course 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.

Water Treatment Operator - Level 2
Learn concepts and practices about conventional water treatment processes, membrane/UV processes, and basic laboratory and sampling skills. Gain an in-depth understanding of surface water treatment, groundwater treatment, and the particular parameters that dictate successful treatment of both sources.
Register online.

High-Tech Operator Course 1
Learn about SCADA systems in detail, including terms, drawing symbols and naming standards, sample diagrams, descriptions of components and features.
Register online.

Wastewater Workshop
Cost: No Cost
Location:Alaska Job Corps Center, 800 E. Lynn Martin Dr., Palmer
Maximum seating of 25. Preference given to water and wastewater operators from USDA RUS eligible communities.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and lodging expense.
To register send your name and contact information to Mark Wuitschick, mark@arwa.org

Palmer

2.1 Core

ARWA

Mark Wuitschick
907-631-8148

April 8 - 11

Financial Management for Rural Utilities
This trainings 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.

Fairbanks

3.2 Core

TCC

Melva Traverso
907-452-8251
ext. 3437
800-478-6822

April 12

Written Exams for Communities with Online Testing Centers
Locations: Anchorage (including Mat-Su Valley, Palmer and Wasilla), Barrow, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Kodiak, Sitka, & Valdez
The registration form and the $150 per exam fee must be in our office no later than March 1^st.

Statewide

N/A

DEC

Operator Certification Program
907-465-1139

High-Tech Operator Course 2
Review the technologies available to track, monitor, and maintain equipment, and to represent, locate, and communicate with remote facilities and equipment. There will be a focus on CMMS, GIS, and GPS.
Register online.

Small Treated Water Systems
State Exam Fee: $150
The Small Treated Water System exam will be administered on the last day.

Water Treatment Operator - Level 3
This course offers a unique combination of advanced process troubleshooting knowledge and introductory preparation for supervisory responsibilities. Also, this course will also help you learn how to manage employees and the legal obligations for regulatory compliance.
Register online.

April 23 - 24

Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventative Maintenance
Cost: $1,100
The foremost goal of this two-day Arc Flash Electrical Safety course is to keep workers safe while working on or around electrically energized equipment.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

April 29 - 30

PLCs for Non-Programmers
Cost: $1,100
This course focuses on understanding PLCs; how they work, terminology, and the hardware and software elements that make up a programmable logic controller.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

April 29 - May 2

PLC Workshop: From Introduction to Application
Cost: $2,200
This PLC Programming Workshop combines the introductory PLC course with the programming and applications course to provide the student a complete PLC education from a basic introduction on how PLCs work to providing them the knowledge, confidence and ability to modify or create their own PLC programs.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

3.0 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

April 29 - May 2

PLC Workshop: From Introduction to Application
Cost: $2,200
This PLC Programming Workshop combines the introductory PLC course with the programming and applications course to provide the student a complete PLC education from a basic introduction on how PLCs work to providing them the knowledge, confidence and ability to modify or create their own PLC programs.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

3.0 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

May 1 - 2

PLC Programming & Applications
Cost: $1,100
his two-day “Hands-On” PLC Programming & Applications course provides a greater depth of PLC knowledge for those who have already taken TPC Training’s introductory course, “PLCs for Non-Programmers,” or have some background and experience working with PLCs.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

May 1 - 2

Electrical Control Panel and Control Systems
Cost: No charge for course but there is a $65 resource fee per student which includes the book, shop drawings, data CD, and (4) ISA videos.
Location:City of Homer Water Treatment Plant
Maximum seating of 20. Preference given to water and wastewater operators from USDA RUS eligible communities.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and lodging expense.
To register send your name and contact information to Mark Wuitschick, mark@arwa.org

Homer

1.6 Core

ARWA

Mark Wuitschick
907-631-8148

High-Tech Operator Course 3
Review information management technologies, both server-based and Web hosted. Participants will discuss and compare management systems, as well as applications available for collecting and managing performance data and methods available for storing information online securely.
Register online.

May 6 - 7

Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician
Cost: $1,100
This essential two-day Basic Electricity course provides a foundational understanding of how electricity works in commercial and industrial settings.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

May 8 - 9

Variable Frequency Drives
Cost: $1,100
This two-day hands-on Variable Frequency Drives course introduces the student to the world of variable frequency drives and their applications in industrial plants and commercial buildings.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

May 13 - 16

59^th Annual AWWMA Statewide Conference
Location: Captain Cook Hotel
More information available at http://www.awwma.org/

Anchorage

Varies

AWWMA

Angie Monteleone
907-561-9777

May 20 - 24

Level 1 & 2 Water Distribution Systems
This is a new 3.0 CEU potable water distribution course for level 1 (introductory or provisional level) through level 2 distribution system operations using the new AWWA Water Supply Operation Series “Water Distribution, Grade 1 and 2” text. A full range of water distribution topics are covered including math, hydraulics, equipment (mains, valves, hydrants, meters, services, motors, pumps), operations, monitoring, GIS, and SCADA.

Pump Repair & Maintenance
Cost: $1,100
This two-day hands-on Pump Repair course is designed to bring students up to speed in their knowledge of field pump repair, maintenance and servicing as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

Arc Flash Electrical Safety NFPA 70E
Cost: $1,100
The foremost goal of this two-day Arc Flash Electrical Safety course is to keep workers safe while working on or around electrically energized equipment.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

1.5 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

Arc Flash Electrical Safety NFPA 70E with Skills & Certification
Cost: $1,650
The first two days of this three-day course are identical to the traditional Arc Flash Electrical Safety course. For this version, a third day is added so that students can demonstrate what they have learned by participating in hands-on classroom exercises and taking the ATMT® Electrical Safety Certification exam.
Register for the training.

Anchorage

2.25 Core

TPC Training

Naomi Yencich
303-531-4560

June 3 - 7

RUBA Utility Clerks
This 4.5 day course 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.

Sept. 1

Deadline for Exam Registration Forms for Written Exams for Communities with Online Testing Centers for the October 11^th Written Exam
Locations: Anchorage (including Mat-Su Valley, Palmer and Wasilla), Barrow, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Kodiak, Sitka, & Valdez
Exam registration form. The registration form and the $150 per exam fee must be in our office no later than September 1^st.

Statewide

N/A

DEC

Operator Certification Program
907-465-1139

Water Treatment Operator - Level 2
Learn concepts and practices about conventional water treatment processes, membrane/UV processes, and basic laboratory and sampling skills. Gain an in-depth understanding of surface water treatment, groundwater treatment, and the particular parameters that dictate successful treatment of both sources.
Register online.

High-Tech Operator Course 1
Learn about SCADA systems in detail, including terms, drawing symbols and naming standards, sample diagrams, descriptions of components and features.
Register online.

High-Tech Operator Course 2
Review the technologies available to track, monitor, and maintain equipment, and to represent, locate, and communicate with remote facilities and equipment. There will be a focus on CMMS, GIS, and GPS.
Register online.

Oct. 11

Written Exams for Communities with Online Testing Centers
Locations: Anchorage (including Mat-Su Valley, Palmer and Wasilla), Barrow, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Kodiak, Sitka, & Valdez
The registration form and the $150 per exam fee must be in our office no later than September 1^st.

Statewide

N/A

DEC

Operator Certification Program
907-465-1139

Water Treatment Operator - Level 3
This course offers a unique combination of advanced process troubleshooting knowledge and introductory preparation for supervisory responsibilities. Also, this course will also help you learn how to manage employees and the legal obligations for regulatory compliance.
Register online.

High-Tech Operator Course 3
Review information management technologies, both server-based and Web hosted. Participants will discuss and compare management systems, as well as applications available for collecting and managing performance data and methods available for storing information online securely.
Register online.