CEUs
1.3 CEUs
Description
This is a self guided training tool intended to help operators understand and prepare for certification exams for level III and IV wastewater treatment disciplines. The tool is available in two formats: homestudy or online.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU REGISTER:
Students must have access to the following manuals to complete this online certification prep tool:
- AWWA - Basic Chemistry for Water and Wastewater Treatment, authored by Darshan Sing Sarai (2002 or 2005 editions or newer can be used)
- California State University - Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I and II (7th Edition, 2008 or newer)
- California State University - Advanced Wastewater Treatment (5th Edition, 2006 or newer)
***Check with your plant as they likely have these manuals available; or contact AWWOA for more information
NOTE: Applicants who wish to write the certification exam must qualify and apply to the Alberta Environment Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Portal (Compliance365) during the application window for exams (approvals every two months). Certification eligibility for Level III and IV must be confirmed PRIOR to submitting an online application.
The CEUs from this course can be used toward the following discipline(s) for certification renewal:
• Wastewater treatment
For more information on the exam application process, please contact Alberta Environment directly at 780-427-7713 or 780-405-0437 or email: WaterandWastewaterOperatorCert@gov.ab.ca
Prerequisites
Participants must have access to the following resource manuals:
- AWWA - Basic Chemistry for Water and Wastewater Treatment, authored by Darshan Sing Sarai (2002 or 2005 editions or newer can be used)
- California State University - Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I and II (7th Edition, 2008 or newer)
- California State University - Advanced Wastewater Treatment (5th Edition, 2006 or newer)
Check with your plant as they likely have these manuals available; or contact AWWOA for more information.
Course Completion Exam:
At the end of the course (in any format) a completion exam will be given. It consists of 60 questions. An overall minimum of 70% is needed to achieve a passing grade. If unsuccessful, one rewrite will be allowed.
Delivery Formats
Online, Home Study,
Outline
Section I offers a series of questions designed to test your knowledge across the scope of material covered within the certification exam. The results from this self assessment will guide your studying towards the areas where you need to apply the most focus.
The remaining sections of the manual provide in depth study questions and *references on where to find study information by category:
- Applied Science
- Safety
- Sources & Compliance
- Preliminary & Primary Treatment
- Secondary Treatment
- Nutrient Removal
- Disinfection & Chemical Addition
- Solids Handling
- Major Equipment Care
- Laboratory
- Management & Administration
*Note: This manual references the following resources for reading materials:
- AWWA - Basic Chemistry for Water and Wastewater Treatment, authored by Darshan Sing Sarai
- California State University - Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I and II
- California State University - Advanced Wastewater Treatment
COURSE MATERIALS:
Home study: Materials will be mailed upon registration. Confirmation of this will be emailed.
Due to the Canada Post Strike, we are limiting our mailouts. AWWOA members are discouraged from registering for homestudy/correspondence courses during the strike. To reduce the potential for extra shipping costs and mailing delays, AWWOA members can register for online certification preparation courses.
Those still interested in pursuing correspondence courses will be responsible for any extra fees incurred when returning material to us (if applicable).
Online: Course materials are available immediately upon registration through AWWOA online profile. Further instructions and information about the course are emailed after registration.
Cost
$250.00 Must have current AWWOA Membership
$350.00 Non-Members