Wastewater

In this course, the student is introduced to the everyday processes and operational decisions that go into the operation of an activated sludge treatment system. The curriculum will cover ABC needs to know criteria for all advanced wastewater license levels. The student will be exposed to more advanced math calculation that are integral for the daily operation of an activated sludge plant. This course offers 12 continuing education points for the wastewater operators and wastewater laboratory analysts.

This course is designed for individuals directly involved in a Cross Connection Control program, staff and management alike. Students will learn about the essential elements of a program, as well as how to develop and manage an effective Cross Connection Control Program.

This classroom/hands-on course is for anyone wanting to understand the basic maintenance and repair principles of backflow prevention assemblies.

This course covers electrical safety, basic circuit properties, and system troubleshooting. The class serves as a primer for understanding how to work on electrical systems.

This course provides an overview of the US Clean Water Act requirements for Fats, Oils and Greases (F.O.G.) and Sanitary Sewer Overflows (S.S.O.) A special emphasis is placed on what the GA EPD requirements are for F.O.G. and S.S.O.

This class is an overview of monitoring equipment calibration and SCADA system troubleshooting.

Advanced overview of pipe installation and material selection review for both water and wastewater piping systems. Covers major safety topics including heavy equipment & trench safety. Upon completion, the student will be exposed to multiple joint fittings, repair techniques & proper hand tool use.

A basic installation and material selection review for both water and wastewater piping systems. Covers major safety topics including heavy equipment & trench safety. Upon completion, the student will be exposed to multiple joint fittings, repair techniques & proper hand tool use.

This course covers how to set up and maintain a preventative maintenance program for water and wastewater plant equipment. The class covers lubricant properties and proper selection for application.

This course is for anyone that moves water. It provides an overview of how pumping stations work and are maintained.

This course provides an overview of the operation and control of wastewater treatment facilities.

The class covers the required sampling protocol for wastewater samples. While this course emphasizes samples collected for permit requirements, process control sampling is also discussed.

This course focuses on the operation and management of small wastewater treatment systems, specifically ponds. The curriculum meets the most recent ABC needs to know criteria, and exposes the student to the content needed to succeed on the Georgia Class 4 Wastewater exam. Upon completion, the student will have a basic understanding of the operation of small wastewater treatment systems, as well as proper sampling techniques for process control and compliance.

This course is for any treatment operator that wants to broaden their understanding of the movement of water and its control. Basic math problems related to water hydraulics are discussed in class. Upon completion, the student should have a greater understanding of major contributors to head loss and basic fluid dynamics.

Do you inspect new water and wastewater installation? If so, this class is for you. Do you know whether or not backflow preventer is appropriate for the hazard involved? If not, this class is for you. Tools, tips, and common practices involved in making sure new installations meet your current specifications are presented in this class.

This course is for anyone in a front-line supervisory position, that wants to broaden their management and leadership skills. The class includes discussions on planning, organization, finances, communication, etc.

This class focuses on the many approved analytical methods for the analysis of nitrogen in both drinking water and wastewater, as well as some troubleshooting of those methods. Upon completion, the student will be exposed to terminology and concepts that will are expected to be utilized by a certified Georgia water and wastewater laboratory analyst.

This training is intended to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to collect field data and handle water samples with a comparable level of rigor as a certified lab technician. The intended audience is individuals whose professional duties require them to periodically collect surface water quality field data and samples for lab analysis, but collection and sampling may not be their primary duty.

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in obtaining a GAWP Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification. This course is a classroom/hands-on course. This should NOT be used for continuing education points. All students will be required to pass the hands-on proctored exam in order to receive certificate of completion. Certificate of completion will not be issued to students that do no pass all three hands-on proctored exams.

For anyone wanting to get the latest information regarding backflow prevention assembly and testing requirements. The course is designed to not only provide the latest backflow information, but it is also a forum to answer any questions that students may have.