Upcoming Courses

Fri 2 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

Fri 2 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

5 - 8 May 2025

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This class is designed for anyone interested in obtaining the GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst certification. This course is a classroom/laboratory hybrid where students will perform many hands-on exercises. The course provides the required training hours for the GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst certification and half of the required advanced training hours for the GA Class 2 Wastewater Operator exam.

5 - 8 May 2025

4 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This class is designed for anyone interested in obtaining the GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst certification. This course is a classroom/laboratory hybrid where students will perform many hands-on exercises. The course provides the required training hours for the GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst certification and half of the required advanced training hours for the GA Class 2 Wastewater Operator exam.

5 - 8 May 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This course builds on all Maintenance Technologist Class 3 topics and introduces advanced troubleshooting of pump/motor systems & overall asset management. This course emphasizes proper maintenance techniques & strategies to properly manage Predictive, Preventative & Corrective/Reactive maintenance This course is the required training in order to sit for the GAWP Maintenance Technologist Class 2 & 1 certification.

5 - 8 May 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This course builds on all Maintenance Technologist Class 3 topics and introduces advanced troubleshooting of pump/motor systems & overall asset management. This course emphasizes proper maintenance techniques & strategies to properly manage Predictive, Preventative & Corrective/Reactive maintenance This course is the required training in order to sit for the GAWP Maintenance Technologist Class 2 & 1 certification.

6 - 7 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

6 - 7 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

Wed 7 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

Wed 7 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

Fri 9 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

12 - 15 May 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This course introduces basic troubleshooting of pump/motor systems & basic asset management. This course is the required training in order to sit for the GAWP Maintenance Technologist Class 3 certification. The GAWP Maintenance Technologist (MT) Certification program follows the same levels as the Association of Boards of Certification Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification. Upon completion, the student will be exposed to multiple best practices for repair and installation.

12 - 15 May 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This course introduces basic troubleshooting of pump/motor systems & basic asset management. This course is the required training in order to sit for the GAWP Maintenance Technologist Class 3 certification. The GAWP Maintenance Technologist (MT) Certification program follows the same levels as the Association of Boards of Certification Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification. Upon completion, the student will be exposed to multiple best practices for repair and installation.

14 - 15 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

14 - 15 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

19 - 22 May 2025

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

19 - 22 May 2025

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

19 - 22 May 2025

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

19 - 22 May 2025

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

19 - 22 May 2025

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

19 - 22 May 2025

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

Wed 21 May 2025

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

This class will review all the concepts relative to a Maintenance Technologist working in the water industry. We will be reviewing some of the course materials from the Class 3 and Class 2 courses with a focus on more advanced concepts of the highest certification level.

Fri 23 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

Fri 23 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

Fri 23 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This class covers the basic math skills for both wastewater treatment and collection systems operators. It covers many of the basic types of problems that are found on several certification exams.

Fri 23 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This class covers the basic math skills for both wastewater treatment and collection systems operators. It covers many of the basic types of problems that are found on several certification exams.

Wed 28 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

Wed 28 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

Thu 29 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

Thu 29 May 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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

2 - 6 Jun 2025

1 week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

2 - 5 Jun 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This course is intended for any Georgia wastewater operator that wishes to advance their license. The curriculum will cover the most recent ABC needs to know topics as well as more advanced operational troubleshooting scenarios encountered in biological and mechanical treatment systems. This course offers half of the required points needed to be eligible to sit for the Class 2 Wastewater exam.

2 - 5 Jun 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This course is intended for any Georgia wastewater operator that wishes to advance their license. The curriculum will cover the most recent ABC needs to know topics as well as more advanced operational troubleshooting scenarios encountered in biological and mechanical treatment systems. This course offers half of the required points needed to be eligible to sit for the Class 2 Wastewater exam.

3 - 4 Jun 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This is a lecture and hands-on course focusing on the optimization of performing jar tests in the pursuit of drinking water plant operating efficiency. This course helps the operator determine the best sequence to perform the jar test and can be used to evaluate current and proposed chemical use. Simulated raw water samples, lab apparatus, and chemicals are used throughout the workshop.

3 - 4 Jun 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This is a lecture and hands-on course focusing on the optimization of performing jar tests in the pursuit of drinking water plant operating efficiency. This course helps the operator determine the best sequence to perform the jar test and can be used to evaluate current and proposed chemical use. Simulated raw water samples, lab apparatus, and chemicals are used throughout the workshop.