Introduction to Water Distribution
Objective: To help prepare the student for the CA DHS distribution operator exam grades D1 thru D2 as well as the CA-NV AWWA Grade 1-2 , and prepare the student for entry-level employment in a public water system.
Overview: Water distribution operator responsibilities, hydrological cycle, ground and surface water sources, source water management, California State DHS regulations related to public water systems, common water contaminants and their affect. Applied water hydraulics, water storage tanks, backflow and cross-connections, valves, water mains, meters, pumps and motors, and system operating equipment. Disinfection methods, microbiology, sampling procedures, ground water wells, distribution system operations, water quality parameters, and the public health aspects of a potable water supply. This is a 36 hour course typically presented in four hour sessions over nine weeks. Students must pass a 100 question exam at the end of the course
Intermediate Water Distribution
Objective: To help prepare the student for the CA DHS distribution operator exam grades D3 and D4 as well as the CA-NV AWWA Grade 2-3, and prepare the student for journeymen-level employment in a public water system.
Overview: This course is a continuation of Introduction to Water Distribution. Applied water mathematics in this course is taught at a higher level than the Introduction course. Water distribution operator responsibilities, hydrological cycle, ground and surface water sources, source water management, California State DHS regulations related to public water systems, common water contaminants and their affect. Applied water hydraulics, water storage tanks, backflow and cross-connections, valves, water mains, meters, pumps and motors, and system operating equipment. Principles of electricity, OHM’s Law, and the Power equation will be presented. Disinfection methods, microbiology, sampling procedures, ground water wells, distribution system operations, water quality parameters, and the public health aspects of a potable water supply. This is a 36 hour course typically presented in four hour sessions over nine weeks. Students must pass a 100 question exam at the end of the course
Advanced Water Distribution
Objective: To help prepare the student for the CA DHS distribution operator exam grades D5 as well as the CA-NV AWWA Grade 4, and prepare the student for journeymen-level employment in a public water system.
Overview: This course is a continuation of Intermediate Water Distribution. This course covers: Utility Management and supervision, organizational structure, and technology. Advanced water mathematics in this course is taught at a much higher level than the Intermediate course. Water distribution operator responsibilities, hydrological cycle, ground and surface water sources, source water management, California State DHS regulations related to public water systems, common water contaminants and their affect. Applied water hydraulics, water storage tanks, backflow and cross-connections, valves, water mains, meters, pumps and motors, electrical power, OHMs Law, power calculations, and system operating equipment. Disinfection methods, microbiology, sampling procedures, ground water wells, distribution system operations, water quality parameters, and the public health aspects of a potable water supply. This is a 36 hour course typically presented in four hour sessions over nine weeks. Students must pass a 100 question exam at the end of the course
Introduction Water Treatment
Objective: To help prepare the student for the CA DHS treatment plant operator exam grades T1-T2, and prepare the student for entry-level employment in the Water Treatment industry and/or apprentice level operator.
Overview: Water Treatment plant operator responsibilities, hydrological cycle, ground and surface water sources, source water management, California State DHS regulations related to public water systems, common water contaminants and affect, limnology, basic applied water chemistry, water treatment plant processes and controls, treatment chemicals, and equipment. Disinfection methods, microbiology, sampling procedures, wells, pumps, distribution system operations, water quality parameters, and the public health aspects of a potable water supply. This is a 36 hour course typically presented in four hour sessions over nine weeks. Students must pass a 100 question exam at the end of the course
Intermediate Water Treatment
Objective: To help prepare the student for the DHS treatment plant operator exam grades T3-T4, and prepare the student for journeymen level plant operator work in water treatment facilities.
Overview: This course is a continuation of the Introduction to Water Treatment course. The following is covered during this course: Plant operator responsibilities at a journeymen level, hydrological cycle and affect, ground and surface water sources, source water management, California State DHS regulations related to public water systems, common water contaminants and affect, limnology, basic applied water chemistry, water treatment plant processes and controls, treatment chemicals, and equipment. Disinfection methods, C-T calculations, filtration surveillance and monitoring practices, microbiology, sampling procedures, wells, pumps, distribution system operations, water hydraulics, water quality testing and action levels, and the public health aspects of a potable water supply. Intermediate applied water mathematics will be practiced each week. This is a 36 hour course typically presented in four hour sessions over nine weeks. Students must pass a 100 question exam at the end of the course.
Two Day Pump School:
Knowing how the Centrifugal Pump works is essential to the proper selection and application of these machines. This course offers two days of in-depth
theory and purpose explains pump applications and resolves most common mistakes and problems. Anyone who works with centrifugal pumps will benefit.
Half-Day Distribution System Flushing Course:
This course is designed to demonstrate proper flushing techniques within the average water distribution system using relevant maps, and common system structures. This course will be hands on and will integrate both class time and field time in order to effectively display the effects of system flushing. We will address common problems and solutions to making a practical flushing program.
Half-Day Biologicals in Drinking Water Course:
This class was created in conjunction with Dr. Steven Reynolds to effectively show the relatively unexplored side to bugs in drinking water. This class will give a better understanding of the need for vigilance in potable water operations.
Mathematics for Water Operators:
This course is intended for all water operators. The latest version of Water Solutions, Inc.’s “Mathematics for Water Operators” workbook will be provided to all students in attendance. Students will work on solving a series of problems to get practice and identify areas needing assistance. This has been one of our most popular courses!
Water Law: Rules and Regulations Course:
This course allows students to review the California Drinking Water laws (Title 22), so they may make decisions based upon actual enacted legislation, rather than intuition and guesswork regarding fundamental aspects of water treatment, quality, and distribution. Class discussion will include real world issues between policy and statute. Each student will receive a complete copy of the 2007 “Drinking Water Rules.”
State Exam Review Classes:
These courses are designed to provide a complete review of all topics that will be covered on the DHS state exam. Supplemental quizzes and class work sheets will be provided to ensure practice of math and content questions that are comparable to those found on the state exam.
One Day Electrical Course:
This course is specifically designed for the water operators. This course will give an overview of the basics components of electricity, troubleshooting common electrical problems in the water industry and hands on training with common electrical testing devices. Upon completion of this course, each student will be issued 8 contact hours good for certification renewal.
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