Course Catalog

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 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.

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.The students will learn many of the concepts related to cross connection control through backflow prevention assemblies.

This course is for any treatment operator or laboratory professional that wishes to expand their understanding of chemistry concepts. Students will spend time reviewing basic chemistry concepts and performing several mathematical operations that are found on many operator/analyst certification exams. The course content will prepare any prospective laboratory analyst for the type of questions and content seen on the Georgia water and wastewater analyst exams.

This course is intended for the operator or analyst that wishes to learn more advanced topics regarding BOD sampling, analysis, and troubleshooting. The course content covers ABC needs to know criteria for the advanced wastewater licenses, specifically the Georgia Wastewater Class 1.

This class is for anyone interested in obtaining a GA Collection Systems Operator certification. The course covers the design, installation, inspection and repair of a wastewater collection system. This course provides the required training hours for the GA Collection Systems Operator certification & meets the ABC Needs-to-Know topics. Upon completion, the student will understand all aspects of conveyance, repair/rehab & the impacts to plant treatment.

This course is a brief overview of the material covered in the Collection Systems Operation & Maintenance course.

This is a basic introductory course for any water professional. Basic requirements and procedures for confined space entry are discussed. A review of case studies involving confined space accidents is also conducted. The purpose of this course is to promote a proper understanding of and identification of permit entry/non-permit entry confined spaces. Upon completion, each student will be exposed to multiple pieces of safety equipment and the proper use/care of that equipment.

This course prepares students to gain a better understanding on the formation and treatment processes associated with Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water.

This course places high emphasis on multiple safety topics including heavy equipment & trench safety. This class is for anyone interested in obtaining a GA Distribution Systems Operator certification. The course covers the design, installation, inspection, repair and testing of a water distribution system.

This course is a brief overview of the material covered in the Distribution Systems Operation & Maintenance course.

This course covers topics as related to laboratory operation and compliance. It prepares students for current laboratory industry standards.

This course is a combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory exercises. It meets the training requirements for anyone interested in obtaining the GA Drinking Water Laboratory Analyst certification and will serve as half of the required 48 hours of advanced training for GA Class 2 Drinking Water Operator exam.

This brief course covers the typical laboratory methods that are typically used by drinking water treatment operators. A substantial portion of the class is dedicated to the jar testing procedure.

This course reviews the basic drinking water calculations that may be encountered on a drinking water treatment or distribution operator certification exam.

This course is a lecture/hands-on course that covers the requirements and methods of a successful drinking water microbiology laboratory. Students will not only review the EPA and GA EPD requirements for an approved laboratory, but they will also perform many hands-on exercises. Upon completion the student will have a much clearer understanding of the expectations and operation of their microbiological lab.

This course reviews the requirements of the US Safe Drinking Water Act.