Wastewater Treatment Operator Fundamentals Class for Class 1-4 Operators3-Day Refresher (Barrington) IEPA#22126

CEU TYPE: Wastewater Technical (WWT)

Training Classification: Wastewater

Description: This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics include introduction to wastewater treatment, flow variations, preliminary treatment, screening process, primary treatment, theory of operation, design, physical and chemical requirements for biological treatment, wastewater treatment ponds, purpose and function of fixed-film processes, activated sludge, nutrient removal, disinfection, and more. Operators learn to analyze and solve problems when they occur and perform mathematical calculations commonly associated with operating a wastewater treatment facility.

CONTENTS:
Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Characteristics
Preliminary Treatment of Wastewater
Primary Treatment of Wastewater
Physical and Chemical Requirements for Biological Treatment
Wastewater Treatment Ponds
Purpose and Function of Fixed-Film Processes
Activated Sludge
Nutrient Removal
Disinfection

Required textbook to be purchased with the course: $93.00 Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals 1 - Liquid Treatment

IEPA EXAM OPPORTUNITY IMPORTANT: Each registrant will need to separately apply and receive a Letter of Admission (LOA) from the IEPA to take the proctored exam. Registrants should submit their exam request forms 30 days prior to the exam to ensure that a LOA is processed. If registrants have not submitted their LOA on or before November 16th or received their LOA before December 16, they will NOT be allowed to take the exam. 

Instructor: Kevin Fecske, Village of Barrington

CHECK-IN & HOURS:

Check-in begins at 7:30 am. The training will start at 8:00am and will conclude by 2:30pm each day. Earn up to 18 technical hours for wastewater operators or 18 PDH’s for engineers.  Please bring your own snacks and beverages. Lunch is included

COST:

SPACE IN THIS CLASS IS LIMITED.  Due to the popularity of this class, and limited space available, all pre-registered attendees MUST HAVE CLASS FEES PAID ON, OR BEFORE THE START OF THE CLASS.  NO CANCELLATIONS, but substitutions are allowed.  If this class is full, please add your name to the wait list and we will contact you if we have a cancellation or add another class.  Members will receive priority on the wait list.

Course materials are sourced from WEF