This is the ADEC-approved introductory class for wastewater collection and treatment system operators in Alaska. The course includes an introduction to water chemistry, microbiology, hydraulics, math, electrical principals, and pumping systems. Preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment technologies and basic operational practices used in Alaska are presented, along with a description of wastewater collection system equipment and O&M procedures. Sampling, monitoring, and other regulatory requirements are presented. Students who complete the course can take the ADEC Provisional Level 1 Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment System Operator certification exams at the end of the course.
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or GED, or three months of operating experience to qualify for the Provisional Level 1 exams. If the student successfully passes an ADEC Provisional Level 1 exam, they can submit proof of 1,950 hours of operating experience to ADEC to upgrade the Provisional Level 1 license to a full Level 1 Certificate.
Semester Offered
As demand warrants