UEC Wastewater & Water Operator Training Program
Utility Engineering Consultants offers wastewater, water and safety training for utilities and municipalities throughout the state of Alabama.
Our training program includes wastewater and water operator certification courses and their related exam reviews for all grades; wastewater/water continuing education classes (CEHs) for certified operators; and safety classes allowed by ADEM regulations to be used for CEH’s.
Wastewater and water courses use the Sacramento manuals as the referenced textbooks recommended by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The manuals are not provided as part of the course fee but are recommended for each operator to have.
Wastewater and water continuing education classes cover a variety of topics, such as:
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Microbiology
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Chemistry
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Math – chemical additions, hydraulics, pumping, digester, ponds, etc.
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Technical topics pertaining to wastewater/water treatment
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Regulations
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Laboratory – procedures, safety, quality control, etc.
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Record keeping
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ADEM approved safety classes
Some types of CEH classes are also available that both certified water and wastewater operators can attend for continuing education hours.
A detailed syllabus for all courses and classes offered by Utility Engineering Consultants is available upon request. All Utility Engineering Consultants’ wastewater/water courses and classes are accepted by ADEM for certification and continuing education hours.
Wastewater Operator Certification Courses & Exam Reviews include:
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Wastewater Operator Certification Course & Exam Review (Grades 2-4) -80 hrs.
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Wastewater Operator Certification Course & Exam Review (Grade 1) -64hrs.
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Wastewater Operator Certification Course & Exam Review(Grade 1C) -64 hrs.
WASTEWATER
WATER
Water Operator Certification Courses &
Exam Reviews include:
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Water Operator Certification Course & Exam Review (Grades 3 & 4) -80 hrs.
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Water Operator Certification Course & Exam Review (Grade 2) -80 hrs.
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Water Distribution System Operator Certification Course & Exam Review (Grade 1) -64 hrs.
Class Fees*
Wastewater/Water Courses
(Price includes exam reviews)
88 hrs. Course - $990.00/Person
64 hrs. Course - $850.00/Person
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CEH Classes
Utility Flat Rate
(up to 20 attendees)
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$1500.00 - 6-7hr. CEH Class
$800.00 - 4hr. CEH Class
$750.00 - 3hr. CEH Class
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*All fees are subject to change
COURSE INFO
Safety Classes Accepted by ADEM for CEH Credit
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Chlorine (Cl) & Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Safety and Tank Repair
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Confined Space Entry (Entrant and Attendant Training)
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Trench Shoring
WASTEWATER/WATER
Training Courses Offered:
Continuing Education Classes:
(partial list)
Wastewater Collection System Operators Certification - Grade IC
Wastewater Collection Operators Basic Math
Wastewater Collection System Operators Exam Review
Wastewater Plant Operators Certification Course - Grade 2 & 4
Wastewater Plant Operators Certification Course - Grade 1
Wastewater Plant Operators Basic Math Course
Advanced Wastewater Plant Calculations
Wastewater Plant Operators Exam Reviews
Water Plant Operator Certification Course - Grade 3 & 4
Water Plant Operator Certification Course - Grade 2
Water Plant Operator Exam Reviews
Water Plant Basic Math Course
Water Distribution System Operator Certification Course - Grade 1
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Understanding your NPDES Permit and DMR Report
Proper Record Keeping For Waster/Wastewater Plants
The 503 Sludge Rule
Chemistry Primer For WWTP Operators
Chemistry Primer For WTP Operators
Introduction to Microbiology
The Science of Water (Water/Wastewater Operators)The Microbiology of Activated Sludge
Biohazards at WWTP/WTP Facilities & the Pathology of Waterborne Organisms
Demystifying the Nitrification/De-nitrification Process for Activated Sludge
Proper Laboratory Techniques, Procedures & Safety For WWTP/WTP Operators
Laboratory Excellence - In-depth Study of the Turbididty, Dissolved Oxygen,Nitrate,Taste & Odor, Sulfate,Specific Conductivity &Iron Analysis
Anaerobic and Aerobic Digestion and Their Related Calculations
Pumping Calculation Review For Wastewater Operators
Pumping Calculation Review For Water Operators
Control Of Odors and Corrosion - Methods & Technologies
BNR Phosphate Removal & Treatment for Wastewater Treatment Facilities