Certified Environmental
Worker Training
september 2014–June 2015
Grade A Water Operators | Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators
Water Distribution Operators | Pump Installers | Well Contractors
It’s a renewal year – make sure your CEUs are in order!
www.kirkwood.edu/ce
Welcome to Kirkwood Continuing Education
Certified Environmental Worker Training
Kirkwood Community College is pleased to sponsor state-approved basic
training and recertification programs for the certified environmental workers
of Iowa. Course delivery options include traditional classroom, self-guided
and online instruction.
CEUs will be posted to your permanent record and reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources once the class is completed and the tuition
is paid in full.
For other information on any courses listed in this brochure, please contact
Kirkwood Community College at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
September 2014– June 2015
CONTENTS
Water/Wastewater Operator Training Certification Testing Program
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Water Environmental Technology Online Credit Program
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Monthly Training Calendar
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Water/Wastewater Operator Training Certification Programs
Water/Wastewater Operator Training Recertification Programs
Water/Wastewater Operator Training Self-Guided Programs
Water/Wastewater Operator Training Online Recertification Programs
Hotel/Motel Information
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Campus Map
Registration Information
AREA SPONSORS
The sponsoring community colleges are listed below, if you need to contact them
for directions or additional information:
Hawkeye Community College
Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Valley Community College
Kirkwood Community College
Western Iowa Technical Community College
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Cherokee
319-277-2490
515-576-0099
641-844-5621
319-398-1022
712-225-0238
Kirkwood Community College declares and affirms to its students, employees and to the public that is does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs,
activities, admission procedures or employment practices. The college affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and orders. Kirkwood’s EEO
Officer is Executive Director of Human Resources Michael Roberts. Contact information: Michael.Roberts@kirkwood.edu or (319) 398-7797.
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAMS
Kirkwood Community College provides comprehensive training for water and wastewater
personnel. Training ranges from basic concepts
through advanced applications, offering water
and wastewater operators the skills necessary
to obtain certifications in compliance with state
regulations. The operator in charge of a water
or wastewater system must be certified at a
grade equal or greater to the classification of the
water or wastewater system. The State of Iowa
Department of Natural Resources recognizes
the following courses for certification in water
treatment, water distribution, and wastewater.
Basic Wastewater Training
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (3.0
Wastewater Certification and Upgrade)
This entry level classroom instructor course
will present the basics of wastewater sources,
characteristics, operations and regulations.
The topics covered include biological treatment
principles, wastewater math, and overview
of the operation of preliminary, primary and
secondary treatment operations. This course
and six months experience satisfies the
eligibility requirements needed to take the
state Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Grade 1 exam. This is also a good review
for those preparing to take the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator Grade II exam.
ETCT-4100 / 4 sessions / $450
>57520 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Oct 1-Oct 16
Guy
Hawkeye Community College
Tama Hall 1116
Basic Training Water Treatment
>57521 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Dec 3-Dec 11
Recommended for: Grades 1-2.
(3.0 Water Treatment Certification and Upgrade)
This is a comprehensive course designed to
teach the student the principles of water treatment plant operations. The course will cover
sources of water, the treatment process, plant
operations, safety, water quality regulations and
waterworks math. This course and six months
experience satisfies the eligibility requirements
needed to take the state Water Treatment Plant
Operator Grade 1 exam. This is also a good review for those preparing to take the Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II exam.
ETCT-4050 / 4 sessions / $450
Guy
>57505 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Sep 17-Sep 25 Guy
Hawkeye Community College
Tama Hall 1118
>57506 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Nov 5-Nov 13
Guthrie Western Iowa Tech Community College
301
>57507 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jan 21-Jan 29
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57508 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Mar 18-Mar 26
Guthrie Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
>57510 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Apr 22-Apr 30
Guy
Iowa Valley Community College
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
>57523 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Feb 11-Feb 19
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Guy
Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
>57525 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jun 17-Jun 25
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Basic Water Distribution Training
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (3.0 Water
Distribution Certification and Upgrade)
This entry level classroom instructor course will
present the basics of water distribution and will
cover: sources of water, principles of design,
installation, operation and maintenance pipes,
valves, meters and other related hydraulic
units. Operation and maintenance safety
considerations emphasized. This course and
six months experience satisfies the eligibility
requirements needed to take the state Water
Distribution Operator Grade 1 exam.
ETCT-4000 / 4 sessions / $450
>57511 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm May 27-Jun 4
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Kirkwood Community College
Activated Sludge Overview
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course provides a comprehensive overview
of activated sludge theory and principles, operation and maintenance, safety and regulations,
math calculations and the basics of process
and control and troubleshooting of activated
sludge systems.
ETRC-2024 / 1 session / $125
>57548 Tue 9am-3pm
Wall
Nov 11
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57549 Wed 9am-3pm
Wall
Mar 25
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57503 Tue/Wed 8:30am-4:30pm Oct 28-Nov 5
Guy
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
The State of Iowa requires all licensed water and
wastewater operators to maintain certification
through the completion of approved educational
course offerings. To be eligible for renewal,
operators must have earned the required
number of Continuing Education training Units
(CEUs) during two-year periods ending March
31 of odd-numbered years. Applications for
renewal must be completed and returned, with
applicable fees, within 60 days of the expiration date. Training ranges from basic concepts
through advanced applications, offering water
and wastewater operators the skills necessary
to obtain recertification hours in compliance
with state regulations. Grade I and II Water and
Wastewater operators are required to complete
10 hours (1.0 CEU). Grade III and IV Water and
Wastewater operators are required to complete
20 hours (2.0 CEU) of training every two years.
The current renewal period is April 1, 2013
through March 31, 2015.
>57524 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Apr 1-Apr 9
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Guy
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
RECERTIFICATION
PROGRAMS
Kirkwood Community College
>57504 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm May 6-May 14
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Certified Environmental Worker Training | Register online at www.kirkwood.edu/ce
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Advanced Math for Wastewater
Anaerobic/Aerobic Digestion Overview
Certification Review for Wastewater
Recommended for: Grades 3-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is beneficial for wastewater operators who are preparing for an advanced level
state certification exam and for operators who
desire a refresher course in mathematics. The
course involves learning advanced math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Topics
may include general math review, F/M, MCRT,
WAS wasting, overflow rates, percentage of removal efficiency, detention time, sludge pumping rates and flow velocity.
ETRC-2027 / 1 session / $125
Recommended for: Grades 1-3. (0.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This class reviews wastewater concepts including pretreatment of wastewater, primary treatment in a clarifier, secondary biological treatment in lagoons, trickling filters, and activated
sludge. The class also reviews wastewater math,
sludge digestion, solids handling, pumping and
maintenance, effluent chlorination, and disinfection questions.
ETRC-2017 / 1 session / $125
McClearyKirkwood Community College
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Designed for persons already employed in the
operation of anaerobic/aerobic digesters. Overview of both the actual digestion process and
the equipment that is used in the system. This
includes learning about the two stages of digestion, where and how they occur, and about the
most important pieces of equipment like digesters, heat exchanger, gas lines, and sludge lines.
You will learn to identify the components of the
various pieces of equipment used in this process. Also, you will learn the part each piece of
equipment plays in the digestion process.
ETRC-2026 / 1 session / $125
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57550 Wed 9am-3pm
>57552 Tue 9am-3pm
Wall
>57551 Fri 9am-3pm
Oct 10
Mar 17
McClearyKirkwood Community College
Feb 4
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57540 Thu 9am-3pm
Guy
Sep 4
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
>57541 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Nov 19
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57542 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Mar 18
Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
Basic Hydraulics for
Water/Wastewater
Advanced Math for Water
Recommended for: Grades 3-4.
(0.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is beneficial for water operators
who are preparing for an advanced level state
certification exam or for operators who desire
a refresher course in mathematics. The course
involves learning advanced math calculations
that apply to treatment facilities. Topics include
general math review, coagulation, chemical
feeders, chlorination, and more.
ETRC-1022 / 1 session / $125
Wall
>57531 Wed 9am-3pm
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Wall
Oct 22
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment, Wastewater or Water Distribution
Recertification and Upgrade)
This workshop covers basic principles of properties of fluids, resulting in forces, pressure, flow
in closed circuits, Hazen-Williams “C” factor,
head losses, relationship to pumps channel flow
and hydraulic definitions.
ETRC-8001 / 1 session / $125
>57554 Mon 9am-3pm
Feb 16
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Wall
Mar 31
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57559 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Sep 3
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Guy
Nov 18
Kirkwood Community College
Basic Math for
Water/Wastewater Operators
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (0.5 Water
Treatment, Wastewater or Water Distribution
Recertification and Upgrade)
This introductory math course is beneficial for water and wastewater operators who are preparing
for basic level state certification exam or for operators who desire a refresher course in mathematics. The course involves practicing basic math
calculations that apply to treatment facilities.
ETRC-8002 / 1 session / $125
Guy
>57556 Tue 9am-3pm
Guy
Sep 30
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57557 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Nov 12
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
2
Recommended for: Grades 1-3. (0.5 Water
Treatment and Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
The course reviews water concepts which includes water math, system maintenance, chlorination, sampling, and other areas necessary to
help you study for your certification exam.
ETRC-8004 / 1 session / $125
>57560 Tue 9am-3pm
Kirkwood Community College
>57532 Tue 9am-3pm
Certification Review for Water
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
>57561 Thu 9am-3pm
Mar 19
Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
Coagulation and Flocculation
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
The course is designed to give individuals the
methods to improve coagulation and flocculation. Topics include coagulation and flocculation
theory, coagulation/jar test math, jar testing
planning, and turbidimeters.
ETRC-1024 / 1 session / $125
>57536 Tue 9am-3pm
Wall
Jan 20
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Disinfection in Water Supply Systems
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment and Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
This course describes the factors that influence disinfection, explains the process of disinfection using chlorine, hypochlorite, chlorine
dioxide and chloramines. It also describes the
breakpoint chlorination process and identifies
the points of chlorine application. It also trains
the operator how to operate and maintain chlorination equipment, handle chlorine safely, how
to select the proper chlorine dosage and how to
start up and shut down chlorination equipment.
ETRC-1017 / 1 session / $125
>57528 Mon 9am-3pm
Wall
Oct 27
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Exam Prep for Wastewater
(online) Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part
of becoming a certified operator. This online
course is designed to help prepare Grade 1
and 2 wastewater operators for the certification
exam and gives you additional study aids. Each
lesson aligns with the ABC Need to Know criteria. Practice exams are included in this course.
ETRC-9199 / $55
>56249 Online starting July 1
Exam Prep for
Water Treatment (online)
Lift Station Maintenance Overview
Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part of becoming a certified operator. This online course
is designed to help prepare Grade 1 and 2 water
treatment operators for the certification exam.
Lessons align with the ABC Need to Know criteria. Practice exams are included in this course.
ETRC-9199 / $55
>56251 Online starting July 1
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This class is designed to give students an overview of the day-to day operations and maintenance of wastewater lift stations. Subjects
covered will include types of lift station operating principles, components, routine PM requirements and basic troubleshooting techniques.
ETRC-2030 / 1 session / $125
>57572 Wed 9am-3pm
Wall
Jan 14
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Lagoon Operations
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Operators will learn how different types of lagoons treat wastewater, how to maintain their
systems, what the regulatory requirements are,
along with how to conform to their permit by
proper sampling and testing. Operators will recognize the problems that arise with lagoons and
what solutions are available to them to solve
problems such as odors, high laboratory test
results and cold weather operations.
ETRC-2023 / 1 session / $125
>57544 Fri 9am-3pm
Guy
Oct 17
Hawkeye Community College
Pumps (Hands-On)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment, Wastewater, Pump Installers, Water
Distribution or Well Drillers Recertification
and Upgrade)
This hands-on course covers theory of operation, hydraulics, packing, mechanical seals,
bearings, and coupling alignment. Troubleshooting and hands-on assembly of close coupled,
frame mounted and split case pumps for water
and wastewater plants will be covered. Casual
dress advised.
ETRC-8021 / 2 sessions / $199
Tama Hall 1116
>57563 Mon/Tue 9am-3pm
>57545 Fri 9am-3pm
Daugherty Kirkwood Community College
Guy
Dec 12
Iowa Valley Community College
Mar 16-Mar 17
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1202
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
>57546 Fri 9am-3pm
Exam Prep for
Water Distribution
(online) Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part of becoming a certified operator. This online course
is designed to help prepare Grade 1 and 2 water
distribution operators for the certification exam.
Lessons align with the ABC Need to Know criteria. Practice exams are included in this course.
ETRC-9199 / $55
>56250 Online starting July 1
Guy
Apr 10
Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
Leak Detection and Water Loss
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to provide you with the
knowledge of water leak detection practices and
correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak
detections to better utilize advanced correlation techniques. Participants will learn various
methods available to identify and find leaks in
locations of unaccounted for water loss in water
systems.
ETRC-3004 / 1 session / $125
>57574 Wed 9am-3pm
TBA
Pumps and Pumping Overview for
Water/Wastewater
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment, Wastewater, Pump Installers, Water
Distribution or Well Drillers Recertification
and Upgrade)
This course is a refresher to the theory and operation of the various pumps used in water and
wastewater systems. In addition to an overview
of basic pump hydraulics and pumping systems,
there will be discussions on centrifugal pump
operation, components, maintenance and troubleshooting.
ETRC-8034 / 1 session / $125
>57565 Tue 9am-3pm
Feb 10
McClearyKirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Mar 11
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Certified Environmental Worker Training | Register online at www.kirkwood.edu/ce
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Reading Utility Blueprints and Plans
for Operators
Troubleshooting Lagoons
Wastewater Recertification Day
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment, Distribution and Wastewater
Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for anyone who must
read and interpret the blueprints used at water
and wastewater facilities or underground piping systems. Subjects covered will include how
to navigate through a set of blueprints, how to
read civil, architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, how to use engineer and architect
scales, how to read pipe plans and profiles, how
to use sections and details and how to effectively use plans in the field. A brief overview of
electrical drawings will be given, but this course
does not instruct the student in their usage.
ETRC-1011 / 1 session / $125
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This lagoon treatment process usually works
well for wastewater treatment in small communities, however the regulated effluent quality is
not always met. The most frequent problems
are elevated BOD5, TSS and ammonia (where
regulates), and high or low pH. Also odor from
lagoons can be a problem. Troubleshooting
lagoons for effluent quality problems is not
straightforward as the biological and chemical
process involved are numerous and complex
and not fully understood by most engineers and
operators. In this course all the above will be
discussed along with troubleshooting keys and
solutions.
ETRC-2029 / 1 session / $125
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.6
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This recertification day is to provide training in
different topics related to the wastewater treatment area. Topics may include troubleshooting,
pumps, preventative maintenance, and regulatory issues, microbiology or math. This is a
great opportunity to pick up those last minute
CEUs prior to March 31, 2015.
ETRC-2031 / 1 session / $150
>57527 Mon 9am-3pm
>57570 Thu 9am-3pm
Wall
Feb 23
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>57571 Thu 9am-3pm
Guy
Sampling Concerns for
Public Water Systems
>57564 Thu 9am-3pm
Mar 26
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment and Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
Sampling errors can result in the collection of replacement samples, implementing re-sampling
protocols or even public notification. This workshop addresses proper sampling techniques,
transportation issues, and holding time constraints for the sampling parameters required
by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
ETRC-8024 / 1 session / $125
Root
Nov 20
Mar 5
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1224
Wastewater Microbiology the Basics
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(0.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This hands-on class will look at the microbial activity of decomposing wastewater beginning in
the collection system and the changes that occur through secondary treatment and digestion.
Odor production and control, settling and sludge
conditioning will be discussed. Samples will be
evaluated for microbial predominance and floc
characteristics.
ETRC-2002 / 1 session / $125
>57538 Mon 9am-3pm
Root
Jan 26
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1224
Taste and Odor Control
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover various causes of taste
and odor in surface water systems. Identification of algae, treatment techniques, and odorassociated causes will be emphasized.
ETRC-1018 / 1 session / $125
>57529 Mon 9am-3pm
Root
Nov 17
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1224
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
>57573 Tue 8:30am-3:30pm
TBA
Mar 3
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1112
Water Microbiology the Basics
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(0.5 Water Treatment and Distribution
Recertification and Upgrade)
The fundamentals of microbiology, Coliforms,
Iron Bacteria, Zebra Mussels, Algae, Water
borne Pathogens are the focus of this course.
This course will relate the occurrence, treatment options and the potential for regrowth of
these organisms within a distribution system.
ETRC-8003 / 1 session / $125
>57558 Mon 9am-3pm
Root
Jan 12
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1224
Water Recertification Day
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.6 Water
Treatment and Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
This recertification day is to provide training in
different topics related to the water treatment
area. Topics may include chemical storage and
handling, source water characteristics, well
maintenance, SDWA, microbiology, and math.
This is a great opportunity to pick up those last
minute CEUs prior to March 31, 2015.
ETRC-1025 / 1 session / $150
>57569 Tue 8:30am-3:30pm
TBA
Mar 24
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1112
Wells System Operation Overview
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment, Distribution, Wastewater and Well
Contractors Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will discuss the basics of well construction and terminology, maintenance practices and troubleshooting. Basic math involved
in drawdown and specific yield will be covered.
Bacterial contamination, methods of troubleshooting and rehabilitation of municipal and
proved well systems will be discussed.
ETRC-1023 / 2 sessions / $199
>57535 Thu/Fri 9am-3pm
Root
Feb 26-Feb 27
Kirkwood Community College
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
SELF-GUIDED
PROGRAMS
Kirkwood Community College’s Environmental
Training Center is offering the following selfguided training opportunities for water well
contractors, water and wastewater operators.
What is self-guided training? Self-guided training is the educational process where individuals
learn independently at their own pace.
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Do I have to purchase a book? The book is included in the price of your course! DO NOT prepurchase your book – you will not receive a tuition break if you do.
What is the difference between paper/pencil
and online?
PAPER/PENCIL: 1). Proceed through each lesson by reading through short sections, fill out
an answer sheet for the questions at the end
of each section. Complete the test at the end
of each chapter on the answer sheet provided
and return for grading. A successful score of
70 percent allows you to pass each chapter.
2). After successful completion of all chapter
tests, you will need to designate a monitor for
your final examination. Your final exam will then
be sent to your monitor for testing. After the
completion of the final examination, the monitor
will return all testing material to the Environmental Training Center for grading.
ONLINE CHAPTER TESTING: There are some
Self-Guided programs that you may complete by
taking the chapter test online (computer-based).
1). Proceed through each chapter by reading
through short sections, then take section test
online. A successful score of 70 percent allows
you to pass each chapter.
2). After successful completion of all chapter
tests, you will need to designate a monitor for
your final examination. Your final exam will then
be sent to your monitor for testing. After the
completion of the final examination, the monitor
will return all testing material to the Environmental Training Center for grading.
How long does it take to complete a course? The
time needed to complete a course depends on
each person. Set your own pace, but establish
a regular schedule. Most students require from
80-125 hours of study to complete each course.
Who do I contact to get registered? You may
contact Kirkwood Community College’s phonein registration 319-398-1022 or 1-800-3328833, mail in your completed registration form
found in this catalog, or register on-line at www.
kirkwood.edu/ce.
What do I get when I finish? Upon successful
completion of 70 percent or above, you will receive a letter of completion and Kirkwood Community College will report this to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be applied to
your renewal or upgrade of your license.
Can I split my CEUs? No, you must choose what
license you would like your CEUs applied to. No
exceptions.
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Water Treatment
WATER TREATMENT
Kirkwood Community College offers self-guided
courses (most of these courses developed by
California State University, Sacramento) for water treatment, water distribution, wastewater
treatment operators, supervisors and managers.
Each course includes a manual.
Bearings (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers principles and applications of various types of bearings, including plain journal,
ball, and roller bearings. Explains installation,
inspection and repair of bearings. Deals with
specialized bearings, including powdered-metal,
nonmetallic, and hydrostatic bearings. Covers
bearing seals, lubrication, and maintenance
practices.
ETRC-1400-56252 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Chlorine Systems Operation and
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Treatment Certification and Upgrade)
The adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Building Code and the change in the classification
of chlorine to a position and an inhalation hazard have dramatically impacted the transportation, storage, and handling of chlorine cylinders.
This course is designed for the operators and
maintenance personnel of water and wastewater systems who are responsible for operation
and maintenance of chlorination equipment.
Topics covered include disinfection, O&M of gas
chlorinators, chlorine properties and chemistry,
O&M of hypochlorination, chlorine reactions and
effects, chlorine safety, gas chlorine stations,
monitoring, cylinders and connections, and
chlorine math.
ETRC-1400-56255 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56256 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Electrical Fundamentals (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for entry level and experienced operators who must operate and maintain electrical systems. The course starts with
electrical theory and ends with electrical control
systems commonly found in water and wastewater pump stations. Electrical safety is a special emphasis of this workshop, thus, meeting
the required OSHA 1910.333 training requirement. Topics covered include atomic theory and
energy sources, electric circuit basics, electromagnetism, inductance and capacitance, power
systems, control system components, reading
electrical diagrams, electrical measurements,
normal operations, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-1400-56259 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56258 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Groundwater (SS)
Bearings and Shaft Seal
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers principles and applications of various types of bearings, including plain journal,
ball, and roller bearings. Explains installation,
inspection and repair of bearings. Deals with
specialized bearings, including powdered-metal,
nonmetallic, and hydrostatic bearings. Covers
bearing seals, lubrication, and maintenance
practices.
ETRC-1400-56254 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Compressors (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.4 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course explains the function of the
compressor in a refrigeration system and
introduces information on the construction and
use of reciprocating, rotary, helical, scroll, and
centrifugal compressors. It covers compressor
motors, control, and protection, and concludes
with information on preventive maintenance
for compressors as well as troubleshooting
and repair.
ETRC-1400-56257 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 / 1-800-332-8833.
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (4.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers geology, groundwater movement, groundwater quality, regulatory issues,
water-well types and construction, pumps, water
treatment, water-well problems, and groundwater recharge and storage.
ETRC-1400-56303 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Introduction to Process Control (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.6 Water Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers the function of basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in
process control. Introduces closed-loop control
and PID functions. Introduces analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers
(PLCs). ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols
and interpretation and use of process diagrams
are covered.
ETRC-1400-56261 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Water Treatment
Introduction to Water Technology (SS)
Operation of Source Water (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers the nature, use, and properties of water. It traces the history of water treatment methods from ancient times to today’s
sophisticated systems. The effects of chemical
and biological factors on the purity of water are
explained.
ETRC-1400-56262 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This training course is being offered to provide
instruction and support for those individuals
responsible for the operation of surface and
groundwater sources. Topics covered include
hydrology, surface water and groundwater operations, pumping systems, and transmission
lines.
ETRC-1400-56266 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56267 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Manage for Success (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (4.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This training manual stresses problem identification and solutions, working together as a
team, communication, motivation, and evaluating and improving solutions to problems. Managers completing the training program will be
confident that they have the tools and the ability
to apply them to be successful managers. Utilities can help ensure that they have the needed
management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program.
ETRC-1400-56264 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56263 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Pump Installation
and Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers basic pumping concepts. It
describes required maintenance of packing and
seals and the maintenance and overhaul of centrifugal pumps. It concludes with maintenance
of rotary pumps.
ETRC-1400-56274 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Pumps and Pumping (SS)
Piping Systems (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course describes piping and tubing systems for transporting all sorts of fluids, including hydraulic fluids, steam, air, liquid products,
refrigerants, and water. The course covers both
metallic and nonmetallic piping, various methods of joining pipes, and how hoses differ from
piping and tubing. It also covers valves, fittings,
pipe hangers and supports, insulation, and
other parts of a complete system.
ETRC-1400-56269 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Math for Water
Treatment Operators (SS)
Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover problem solving for math
problems used in water treatment and water distribution plants and will also help with studying
for the certification exam. Math for Water Systems covers conversions, linear, area and volume computations, velocity and flow, detention
time, water pumping and storage, chemical dosage and feed rate, backwaste, overflow, horsepower, hardness, water softening, and wells.
ETRC-1400-56265 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
The first half of the book focuses on pneumatics.
It begins with pressure, force, work, and energy
as well as system components. This book continues with an overview of pneumatic diagrams,
system components, maintenance and troubleshooting. The second half of the book deals with
hydraulics focusing on the system as a whole. It
concentrates on valves, cylinders, maintaining
hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-1400-56271 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Programmable Logic Controllers (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers basic hardware and operating principles of PLC’s, their inputs and outputs,
programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking.
ETRC-1400-56272 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for all personnel who
come in contact with centrifugal pumps including: owners, operators, and maintenance personnel. Highlighted in the course are the skills
necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of pumps in order to reduce pump problems as well as operating costs. Topics covered
include pump theory, pump piping system,
pump types, pump hydraulics, pump nomenclature, operating conditions, roller bearing basics,
lubrication, replacement of pump components,
lineshaft turbines, selection and installation of
packing, special pumping units, and the selection and installation of mechanical seals.
ETRC-1400-56287 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56288 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Safety, Calibration,
and Testing Procedures (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers the responsibilities of employer,
employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and
handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation, and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance (including calibration)
and proper record keeping. Offers guidelines
for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating
and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-1400-56289 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Water Treatment
Small Water System Operation and
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (4.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
small drinking water supply systems and treatment plants, with emphasis on safe practices
and procedures. Topics covered include roles
and duties of small system operators, water
sources, and treatment processes. Detailed
descriptions of the components of a drinking
water well are presented, and operators will
learn how to set up a wellhead protection program, operate, maintain and rehabilitate wells,
disinfect wells and pumps, and troubleshoot
operating problems. Other major topics in this
program include operation and maintenance
procedures for small water treatment plants,
disinfection, safety, laboratory procedures, setting water rates, and how to solve water treatment plant arithmetic problems.
ETRC-1400-56291 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56292 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Utility Management (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This training curse offers detailed information
regarding all major areas of responsibility of
a utility manager. The manual describes why
planning, organization, and recordkeeping are
critical to virtually all aspects of utility management. Practical, up-to-date staffing guidelines
presented in this course reflect widely accepted
management practiced for interviewing, hiring,
supervising, and disciplining employees. Legal
requirements of recent federal legislation such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are
discussed, as is the importance of developing
policies and procedures for dealing with harassment, grievances, and violence in the workplace.
In addition, this training program highlights the
essential elements of effective oral and written
communications, including formal and informal
public relations programs. A major segment of
this curse focuses on the financial management
of a utility. Topics discussed in this segment
include assessing the financial strength and
stability of the utility, budgeting, and funding
capital improvements.
ETRC-1400-56293 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56295 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Water Microbiology (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover a review of microorganisms in the water system at a basic level of
understanding. This course will cover introduction to microorganisms, coliform bacteria, total
coliform rule, sampling procedures, laboratory
procedures, nuisance organisms, pathogenic
organisms, the halogens and disinfection.
ETRC-1400-56302 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Water Treatment Plant Operations Vol. 1 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (9.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in
the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe
practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities
of a water treatment plant operator, sources
of water, reservoir management, and intake
structures. Operators will learn how to safely
operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processes. They will also learn to control tastes
and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to
meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper
rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures,
and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operations.
An important segment of the course provides
operators information on overall plant operation and covers topics such as daily operating
procedures, regulation of flows, chemical use
and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints, and
energy conservation.
ETRC-1400-56296 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56297 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Water Treatment Plant Operations Vol. 2 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (9.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in
the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe
practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities
of a water treatment plant operator, sources
of water, reservoir management, and intake
structures. Operators will learn how to safely
operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processes. They will also learn to control tastes
and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to
meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper
rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures,
and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operations.
An important segment of the course provides
operators information on overall plant operation and covers topics such as daily operating
procedures, regulation of flows, chemical use
and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints, and
energy conservation.
ETRC-1400-56298 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-56299 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Wastewater
WASTEWATER
Kirkwood Community College offers the following self-guided training opportunities for operators that have a wastewater treatment license.
Each course includes a manual and test answer
sheets. Upon successful completion of a course,
your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa
Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division.
Activated Sludge:
Process Control (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(3.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course provides a comprehensive overview
of activated sludge equipment and processes,
and is designed to teach the basics of process
control and troubleshooting of activated sludge
systems. Through this course, the student will
learn basic understanding of the activated
sludge process, process control objectives, and
different modes of operation, the physical components of activated sludge processes and how
those systems relate to other wastewater treatment unit processes, the unique safety considerations of activated sludge processes, how to
use the analytical information to make process
control decisions, how to address factors that
affect activated sludge process performance,
and how to address practical applications of
concepts covered in the course to correct problems encountered in the operation of activated
sludge treatment processes.
ETRC-2400-56308 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Advanced Waste Treatment (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in
the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing
safe practices and procedures. Information
presented includes detailed descriptions of the
equipment and advanced treatment processes
used for odor control, pure oxygen activated
sludge treatment, solids removal from secondary effluents, residual solids management, enhanced biological control including nitrogen and
phosphorus removal, and wastewater reclamation. Operators will also learn how to operate
and maintain treatment plant instrumentation
equipment and systems, the residual solids
management chapter contains information on
sludge types, characteristics, and quantities,
sludge thickening using gravity thickeners, dissolved air flotation units, centrifuges and thermal conditioning, wet oxidation and elutriation,
dewatering with pressure filtration (plate and
frame, belt, vacuum), centrifuges and drying
beds, volume reduction using composting, mechanical drying, incineration, lagoons, and disposal methods for dewatered or liquid stabilized
sludge. This course focuses on actual operating
procedures and teaches operators to analyze
and solve operational problems.
ETRC-2400-56314 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56310 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Anaerobic Digestion (SS)
Chlorine Systems Operation and
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(3.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
The adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Building Code and the change in the classification
of chlorine to a position and an inhalation hazard have dramatically impacted the transportation, storage, and handling of chlorine cylinders.
This course is designed for the operators and
maintenance personnel of water and wastewater systems who are responsible for operation
and maintenance of chlorination equipment.
Topics covered include disinfection, O&M of gas
chlorinators, chlorine properties and chemistry,
O&M of hypochlorination, chlorine reactions and
effects, chlorine safety, gas chlorine stations,
monitoring, cylinders and connections, and
chlorine math.
ETRC-2400-56319 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56320 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Compressors (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.4 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course explains the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system and introduces
information on the construction and use of reciprocating, rotary, helical, scroll, and centrifugal
compressors. It covers compressor motors, control, and protection, and concludes with information on preventive maintenance for compressors
as well as troubleshooting and repair.
ETRC-2400-56321 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(3.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Designed for persons already employed in the
operation of anaerobic digesters. Covers overview of process and equipment, equipment
used in anaerobic digestion and normal operation procedures and process control.
ETRC-2400-56315 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Bearings (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(0.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers principles and applications of various
types of bearings, including plain journal, ball
and roller bearings. Explains installation, inspection and repair of bearings. Deals with specialized hydrostatic bearings. Covers bearing seals,
lubrication and maintenance practices.
ETRC-2400-56317 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Wastewater
Electrical Fundamentals (SS)
Hydraulic Troubleshooting (SS)
Industrial Waste Treatment - Vol. 2 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(3.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for entry level and experienced operators who must operate and maintain electrical systems. The course starts with
electrical theory and ends with electrical control
systems commonly found in water and wastewater pump stations. Electrical safety is a special emphasis of this workshop, thus, meeting
the required OSHA 1910.333 training requirement. Topics covered include atomic theory and
energy sources, electric circuit basics, electromagnetism, inductance and capacitance, power
systems, control system components, reading
electrical diagrams, electrical measurements,
normal operations, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-2400-56324 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56322 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers understanding the systems,
using schematic diagrams, installation procedures, cleanliness and safety. Includes tubing
cutting, bending, and flaring, identification and
selection of proper fluid, and charging the system. Discusses planned maintenance, specific
repair/replacement recommendations, system
diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-1400-56260 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
industrial wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics
covered include the importance and responsibilities of an industrial treatment plant operator, fixed growth processes (trickling filters and
rotating biological contactors), activated sludge
process control, sequencing batch reactors,
enhanced biological treatment (including nitrogen and phosphorus removal), anaerobic treatment, residual solids management, and plant
and equipment maintenance. Operators will
learn how to control these treatment processes
under normal and abnormal conditions and how
to analyze and solve operational problems.
ETRC-2400-56330 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56331 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Flow Measurement
for Wastewater (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course discusses the principles of fluid
flow and how primary devices affect fluid flow.
It describes flow measurement using several
kinds of secondary devices. It covers rotameters and other variable-area instruments. It
explains how weirs, flumes, and other arrangements measure open-channel flow. It compares
many kinds of positive-displacement meters
and explains the operation of several kinds of
turbine and magnetic flowmeters. The course
describes less common flowmeters (including
vortex-precession, mass flow, and ultrasonic
devices) and instruments that meter the flow
of solids. Finally, it provides guidelines for safe
installation and maintenance of flow devices.
ETRC-2400-56325 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Hydraulic Systems Maintenance (SS)
Industrial Waste Treatment
- Vol. 1 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining industrial wastewater treatment plants,
emphasizing safe practices and procedures.
Information is presented on the importance and
responsibilities of an industrial treatment plant
operator, detailed safety procedures, regulations governing industrial wastes, sources of
wastes, and methods for preventing and minimizing wastes at the source. Operators learn
to operate and maintain flow measurement
equipment, preliminary treatment processes
(equalization, screening, and pH adjustment),
physical-chemical treatment processes (coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation), pressure and gravity filters (including membrane
filters), physical treatment processes (air stripping and carbon absorption), and processes for
treatment of metal wastestreams. Operators
will also learn to operate and maintain treatment plant instrumentation equipment and systems. This course focuses on actual operating
procedures and teaches operators to analyze
and solve operational problems.
ETRC-2400-56327 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56328 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course deals with the system as a whole,
including the use of drawings and diagrams
to understand the system, the installation of
equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
In addition to specific repairs, the course deals
with planned maintenance of the system to
achieve maximum performance.
ETRC-2400-56326 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Introduction to Process Control (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.6
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers the function of basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in
process control. Introduces closed-loop control
and PID functions. Introduces analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers
(PLCs). ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols
and interpretation and use of process diagrams
are covered.
ETRC-2400-56332 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Lagoons (Waste
Stabilization Ponds) (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(2.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover wastewater composition,
lagoon types. Facultative and aerated lagoon
operational theory, dissolved oxygen and pH
measurement, calculating hydraulic and organic
loading, detention time, geometric mean, average flow and percent removal and NPDES permits.
ETRC-2400-56334 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56335 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Wastewater
Maintaining Wastewater
Equipment (SS)
Operation of Wastewater Treatment
Plants - Vol. 1 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers the equipment used in handling and treating wastewater. It outlines correct facility maintenance procedures, including
necessary checks and testing of solids handling
equipment. Also included is the maintenance
of flow measurement devices and the safety
precautions of workers in the treatment plant
environments.
ETRC-2400-56336 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in
the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures.
Information presented includes the role and
responsibilities of a treatment plant operator,
an explanation of why wastes must be treated,
and detailed descriptions of the equipment
and processes used in a wastewater treatment
plant. Operators learn to operate and maintain
racks, screens, comminutors, sedimentation
tanks, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, package activated sludge plants, oxidation ditches, ponds, and chlorination facilities.
Operators also learn to analyze and solve operational problems and to perform mathematical
calculations relating to wastewater treatment
process control.
ETRC-2400-56340 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56341 / $155 (paper/pencil) Manage for Success (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(4.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This training manual stresses problem identification and solutions, working together as a
team, communication, motivation, and evaluating and improving solutions to problems. Managers completing the training program will be
confident that they have the tools and the ability
to apply them to be successful managers. Utilities can help ensure that they have the needed
management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program.
ETRC-2400-56337 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56338 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Math for Wastewater Operators (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(2.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover problem solving for math
problems used in wastewater treatment plants
and will also help with studying for the certification exam. Math for Wastewater systems covers
conversions, linear, area, and volume computations, water usage and wastewater flow, concentration and dosage, density and specific
gravity, velocity, and flow chemical dosage and
feed rate, grit removal, activated sludge, aerobic digesters, rotating biological contractors
(RBC’s), trickling filters, disinfection, sludge
math, and lagoons.
ETRC-2400-56339 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Operation of Wastewater Treatment
Plants - Vol. 2 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in
the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics
covered include conventional activated sludge
processes, sludge digestion and solids handling, effluent disposal, plant safety and good
housekeeping, plant and equipment maintenance, laboratory procedures and chemistry,
use of computers for plant operation and maintenance, analysis and presentation of data, and
records and report writing. Operators also learn
to analyze and solve operational problems and
to perform mathematical calculations relating to
wastewater treatment process control.
ETRC-2400-56342 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56343 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Piping Systems (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course describes piping and tubing systems for transporting all sorts of fluids, including hydraulic fluids, steam, air, liquid products,
refrigerants, and water. The course covers both
metallic and nonmetallic piping, various methods of joining pipes, and how hoses differ from
piping and tubing. It also covers valves, fittings,
pipe hangers and supports, insulation, and
other parts of a complete system.
ETRC-2400-56344 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(2.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
The first half of the book focuses on pneumatics.
It begins with pressure, force, work, and energy
as well as system components. This book continues with an overview of pneumatic diagrams,
system components, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The second half of the book deals with
hydraulics focusing on the system as a whole. It
concentrates on valves, cylinders, maintaining
hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-2400-56345 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Wastewater
Pre-Treatment Facility Inspection (SS)
Pumps and Pumping (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
The purpose of this course is to train operators
to become pretreatment facility inspectors and
to improve the knowledge and skills of current
inspectors. The course stresses duties and
responsibilities, including ethical responsibilities, of pretreatment inspectors. Topics covered
include development and application of regulations, sources of industrial wastewater, source
control processes and procedures, monitoring
wastewater flows, and collecting and transporting representative samples. Operators will also
learn how to respond to emergencies, limit the
impact of an incident, and take enforcement
action. Administrative topics include public relations, planning and funding an industrial waste
pretreatment program, developing a database
management program, and implementing an
industrial waste monitoring program. Detailed
procedures are provided to help operators prepare for inspections. Also included are lists of
pertinent questions that should be answered
when inspecting various types of industries.
ETRC-2400-56346 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56347 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(3.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for all personnel who
come in contact with centrifugal pumps including: owners, operators, and maintenance personnel. Highlighted in the course are the skills
necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of pumps in order to reduce pump
problems as well as operating costs. Topics
include pump theory, pump piping systems,
pump types, pump hydraulics, pump nomenclature, operating conditions, roller bearing basics,
lubrication, replacement of pump components,
lineshaft turbines, selection and installation of
packing, special pumping units, and the selection and installation of mechanical seals.
ETRC-2400-56352 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56349 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Programmable Logic Controllers (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers the basic hardware and
operating principles of PLC’s, their inputs and
outputs, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking.
ETRC-2400-56351 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course describes the roles and responsibilities of the operator and presents detailed
descriptions of the equipment and processes
commonly used in small community wastewater systems, including septic tanks, effluent and grinder pumps, and gravity, pressure,
and vacuum collection systems. Treatment
and disposal options discussed include sand
and gravel filters, leach fields, seepage pits,
mounds, and evapotranspiration systems.
Other topics geared to the needs of small utility
agencies include how to develop a maintenance
program and how to set rates.
ETRC-2400-56355 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56354 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Safety, Calibration,
and Testing Procedures (SS)
Small Wastewater Systems
- Vol. 2 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(0.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers the responsibilities of employer,
employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and
handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation, and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance (including calibration)
and proper record keeping. Offers guidelines
for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating
and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-2400-56353 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Volume II of this course is designed to train
small wastewater system operators to safely
operate and maintain the equipment for several package wastewater treatment processes.
Operators will learn how to use wetlands, hyacinth cultures, and land application methods to
treat wastewater and dispose of effluent. Volume II also describes how to perform basic lab
procedures and administer a small wastewater
system.
ETRC-2400-56356 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56357 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Pump Installation
and Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers basic pumping concepts. It
describes required maintenance of packing and
seals and the maintenance and overhaul of centrifugal pumps. It concludes with maintenance
of rotary pumps.
ETRC-2400-56348 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Small Wastewater Systems
- Vol. 1 (SS)
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Wastewater
Treatment of
Metal Wastestreams (SS)
Wastewater Collection Operation
and Maintenance - Vol. 1 (SS)
Wastewater Collection Operation
and Maintenance - Vol. 2 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(4.5 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
treatment plants receive wastewater from electroplating, metal finishing, and printed circuit
board manufacturing facilities. Information is
presented on the need for treatment of metal
wastestreams, sources of wastewater, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and employee
right-to-know laws. Operators learn to operate
and maintain the equipment and processes
used to treat metal wastestreams and how to
treat and dispose of sludge produced by the
treatment processes. This course focuses on
actual operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, with particular emphasis
on safety. Operators also learn to solve arithmetic problems needed to operate treatment
processes for metal wastestreams.
ETRC-2400-56358 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56360 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
wastewater collection systems, emphasizing
safe practices and procedures. Information is
presented on the importance and responsibilities of a collection system operator, the need
for collection system O & M, and the components and typical layouts of collection systems.
Operators learn safety procedures for construction, inspection and testing of sewers, inspection of manholes, and underground construction
and repair. Detailed instructions are included
for using closed-circuit television, clearing stoppages, cleaning sewers, and controlling roots,
grease, odors, and corrosion in collection systems. This course focuses on the knowledge
and skills operators need to identify actual collection system problems and select appropriate
methods to solve them. Operators also learn to
solve arithmetic problems relating to the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection
systems.
ETRC-2400-56364 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56365 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(9.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course focuses on three areas: (1) lift stations, (2) sewer rehabilitation, and (3) administration of a collection system agency. Detailed
information is provided on the components and
practical operation of lift stations. Operators
learn to operate and maintain a variety of types
of motors, supervisory controls, pumps, valves,
and other equipment. They will also learn to
examine the condition of a sewer system, set
up a sewer rehabilitation program, and safely
use various methods to replace or repair damaged sewers. This course also teaches operators critical aspects of effectively administering
a wastewater collection agency or department.
Administrative topics include overall organization of the agency as well as employment, training and compensation of personnel, selection
and acquisition of equipment and facilities,
system mapping, management information systems, report writing, and public relations. Operators learn to organize and administer all facets
of a collection system agency.
ETRC-2400-56366 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56368 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Utility Management (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(2.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This training course offers detailed information regarding all major areas of responsibility
of a utility manager. The manual describes why
planning, organization, and recordkeeping are
critical to virtually all aspects of utility management. Practical, up-to-date staffing guidelines
presented in this course reflect widely accepted
management practices for interviewing, hiring,
supervising, and disciplining employees. Legal
requirements of recent federal legislation such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are
discussed, as is the importance of developing
policies and procedures for dealing with harassment, grievances, and violence in the workplace.
In addition, this training program highlights the
essential elements of effective oral and written
communications, including formal and informal
public relations programs. A major segment of
this course focuses on the financial management of a utility. topics discussed in this segment include assessing the financial strength
and stability of the utility, budgeting, and funding capital improvements.
ETRC-2400-56361 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-56362 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Wastewater Treatment
Processes (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers the various stages of
wastewater treatment. It goes into detail on
the removal of solids, then explains the use
of chemical and biological processes for water
purification. Finally, it covers the treatment and
disposal of the extracted solids.
ETRC-2400-56369 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Water Distribution
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Kirkwood Community College offers the following self-guided training opportunities for operators that have a water distribution license.
Each course includes a manual and test answer
sheets. Upon successful completion of a course,
your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa
Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division.
Bearings and Shaft
Seal Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers plain bearings, their parts, dimensions,
functions, and relining techniques. Continues
with installations and replacement of antifriction bearings. Also covers linear bearings and
shaft seals.
ETRC-2400-56318 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Chlorine Systems Operation and
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
The adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Building Code and the change in the classification
of chlorine to a position and an inhalation hazard have dramatically impacted the transportation, storage, and handling of chlorine cylinders.
This course is designed for the operators and
maintenance personnel of water and wastewater systems who are responsible for operation
and maintenance of chlorination equipment.
Topics covered include disinfection, O&M of gas
chlorinators, chlorine properties and chemistry,
O&M of hypochlorination, chlorine reactions and
effects, chlorine safety, gas chlorine stations,
monitoring, cylinders and connections, and
chlorine math.
ETRC-3400-56376 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56377 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Compressors (SS)
Introduction to Process Control (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.4 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course explains the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system and introduces
information on the construction and use of reciprocating, rotary, helical, scroll, and centrifugal compressors. It covers compressor motors,
control, and protection, and concludes with information on preventive maintenance for compressors as well as troubleshooting and repair.
ETRC-3400-56378 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.6 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers the function of basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in
process control. Introduces closed-loop control
and PID functions. Introduces analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers
(PLCs). ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols
and interpretation and use of process diagrams
are covered.
ETRC-3400-56381 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Electrical Fundamentals (SS)
Manage for Success (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for entry level and experienced operators who must operate and maintain electrical systems. The course starts with
electrical theory and ends with electrical control
systems commonly found in water and wastewater pump stations. Electrical safety is a special emphasis of this workshop, thus, meeting
the required OSHA 1910.333 training requirement. Topics covered include atomic theory and
energy sources, electric circuit basics, electromagnetism, inductance and capacitance, power
systems, control system components, reading
electrical diagrams, electrical measurements,
normal operations, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-3400-56379 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56380 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (4.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This training manual stresses problem identification and solutions, working together as a
team, communication, motivation, and evaluating and improving solutions to problems. Managers completing the training program will be
confident that they have the tools and the ability
to apply them to be successful managers. Utilities can help ensure that they have the needed
management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program.
ETRC-3400-56382 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56383 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Groundwater (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (4.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Kirkwood Community College’s Environmental
Training Center is offering the fooling selfguided training opportunities for operators that
have a Water Distribution license. Each course
includes a manual and test answer sheets.
Upon successful completion of a course, your
CEU’s will be reported to the State of Iowa
Department of Natural Resources-Operator
Certification Division.
ETRC-3400-56374 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Math for Water
Distribution Operators (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover problem solving for math
problems used in Water Treatment and Water
Distribution plants, and will also help with studying for the certification exam. Math for Water
systems covers: conversions, linear, area and
volume computations, velocity and flow, detention time, water pumping and storage, chemical dosage and feed rate, backwash, overflow,
horsepower, hardness, water softening, and
wells.
ETRC-3400-56384 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Water Distribution
Operation of Source Water (SS)
Pump and Pumping (SS)
Utility Management (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This training course is being offered to provide
instruction and support for those individuals
responsible for the operation of surface and
groundwater sources. Topic areas covered
include hydrology, surface water groundwater
operations, pumping systems and transmission
lines.
ETRC-3400-56385 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56386 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed for all personnel who
come in contact with centrifugal pumps including: owners, operators, and maintenance personnel. Highlighted in the course are the skills
necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of pumps in order to reduce pump
problems as well as operating costs. Topics
include pump theory, pump piping systems,
pump types, pump hydraulics, pump nomenclature, operating conditions, roller bearing basics,
lubrication, replacement of pump components,
lineshaft turbines, selection and installation of
packing, special pumping units, and the selection and installation of mechanical seals.
ETRC-3400-56390 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56391 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This training course offers detailed information regarding all major areas of responsibility
of a utility manager. The manual describes why
planning, organization, and recordkeeping are
critical to virtually all aspects of utility management. Practical, up-to-date staffing guidelines
presented in this curse reflect widely accepted
management practices for interviewing, hiring,
supervising, and disciplining employees. Legal
requirements of recent federal legislation such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are
discussed, as is the importance of developing
policies and procedures for dealing with harassment, grievances, and violence in the workplace.
In addition, this training program highlights the
essential elements of effective oral and written
communications, including formal and informal
public relations programs. A major segment of
this course focuses on the financial management of a utility. Topics discussed in the segment include assessing the financial strengths
and stability of the utility, budgeting, and funding capital improvements.
ETRC-3400-56393 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56394 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Piping Systems (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course describes piping and tubing systems for transporting all sorts of fluids, including hydraulic fluids, steam, air, liquid products,
refrigerants, and water. The course covers both
metallic and nonmetallic piping, various methods of joining pipes, and how hoses differ from
piping and tubing. It also covers valves, fittings,
pipe hangers and supports, insulation, and
other parts of a complete system.
ETRC-3400-56387 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
The first half of the book focuses on pneumatics.
It begins with pressure, force, work, and energy
as well as system components. This book continues with an overview of pneumatic diagrams,
system components, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The second half of the book deals with
hydraulics focusing on the system as a whole. It
concentrates on valves, cylinders, maintaining
hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-3400-56388 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Programmable Logic Controllers (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Water Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
This course covers the basic hardware and
operating principles of PLC’s, their inputs and
outputs, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking.
ETRC-3400-56389 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Safety, Calibration, and
Testing Procedures (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Covers the responsibilities of employer,
employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and
handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation, and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance (including calibration)
and proper record keeping. Offers guidelines
for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating
and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting.
ETRC-3400-56392 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Water Distribution Operation
and Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (9.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
water distribution systems, emphasizing safe
practices and procedures. Topics include the
role and duties of water distribution system
operators, procedures for operating and maintaining clear wells and storage tanks, components and characteristics of distribution system
facilities, operating and maintaining distribution
systems, maintaining water quality in the system, disinfecting new and repaired facilities as
well as water delivered to consumers, and techniques for recognizing hazards and developing
safe procedures and programs. Operators learn
to analyze and solve problems when they occur
and perform mathematical calculations commonly associated with operating a distribution
system.
ETRC-3400-56395 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-56396 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Water Distribution
Water Microbiology (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course will cover a review of microorganisms in the water system at a basic level of
understanding. This course will cover: Introduction to microorganisms, coliform bacteria, total
coliform rule, sampling procedures, laboratory
procedures, nuisance organisms, pathogenic
organisms, the halogens and disinfection.
ETRC-3400-56375 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Solid Waste
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
ONLINE
RECERTIFICATION
PROGRAMS
SOLID WASTE
Receiving recertification for your Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater license
has become easier. There are several recertification training opportunities that may be taken via
the Internet. These courses include interactive
participation opportunities and may require the
individual to pass a self-check exam.
Integrated Solid
Waste Management
What is online training? Online training refers
to any education that is conducted outside of
a traditional classroom setting via the internet.
Do I have to purchase a book? This information
will be sent to you within one week of registering.
Books are not a requirement and are not
included in the tuition of the training. However,
if you choose to purchase a book, you may
contact the bookstore at Kirkwood Community
College to order your book.
What to expect as a new student? As a new student, you will be able to take the lecture portion
of the course via the Internet, anytime, anywhere. To make this course as accessible as
possible, the computer hardware requirements
and user skills are very basic. These classes will
contain high-quality content, audio, audio text,
self-tests, quizzes and a final exam. You will still
need to read the textbook when taking these
courses.
Can I split my CEUs? No, you must choose what
license you would like your CEUs applied to. No
exceptions.
What do I get when I finish? Upon successful
completion of 70 percent or above, you will receive a letter of completion and Kirkwood Community College will report this to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be applied to
your renewal or upgrade of your license.
Who do I contact to get registered? You
may contact Kirkwood Community College’s
phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or
1-800-332-8833, mail in your completed registration form found in this catalog, or register on-line
at www.kirkwood.edu/ce. Note: No refunds will be
issued 30 days after the date of enrollment.
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Kirkwood Community College offers the following online training opportunities for operators
that have a Solid Waste license. Upon successful
completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural
Resources-Operator Certification Division.
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(6.0 Landfill Recertification)
This course provides a comprehensive look at
solid waste management, combining the aspects of landfill, composting and household
hazardous waste operations. This class will
meet or exceed most state requirements for the
educational components of certification and/or
licensing required for solid waste professionals.
ETRC-4100-56207 / $250
Solid Waste Composting (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(2.5 Landfill Recertification)
Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation or waste decomposition. This
web-based course will provide those taking the
class with knowledge in the process of waste
decomposition, an array or microorganisms and
invertebrates consume the organics and convert them to humus. In the truest sense, solid
waste composting is actually microbe farming,
and like any type of farming, success has a
lot to do with the farmer knowing how to make
what he is raising thrive and grow. This class will
meet or exceed most state requirements for the
educational components of certification and/or
licensing required for solid waste professionals.
ETRC-4100-56208 / $175
Solid Waste Landfill (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(2.5 Landfill Recertification)
Gain a vast array of knowledge concerning the
many aspects of landfill operations. This course
provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste decomposition, geology
& hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design, landfill construction, landfill operations,
and regulations. This class will meet or exceed
most state requirements for the educational
components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals.
ETRC-4100-56209 / $175
Water Treatment
WATER TREATMENT
Wastewater
Kirkwood Community College offers the following
online training opportunities for operators
that have a Water Treatment license. Upon
successful completion of a course, your CEUs
will be reported to the State of Iowa Department
of Natural Resources-Operator Certification
Division.
Water Treatment: Quality
Water Treatment: Coagulation
and Flocculation (online)
Water Treatment:
Sedimentation (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
dealing with coagulation and flocculation.
ETRC-1500-56211 / $110
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
dealing with sedimentation basins.
ETRC-1500-56218 / $110
Water Treatment: Disinfection
Water Treatment: Water Sources and
Treatment (online)
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
dealing with a verity of disinfection processes.
ETRC-1500-56212 / $110
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
insuring the quality of water.
ETRC-1500-56220 / $110
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including an overview of water treatment and
reservoir management.
ETRC-1500-56219 / $110
WASTEWATER
Kirkwood Community College offers the following online training opportunities for operators
that have a Wastewater license. Upon successful
completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural
Resources-Operator Certification Division.
Wastewater: Disinfection and Chlorination (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment,
including general issues operators face when
disinfecting wastewater.
ETRC-2500-56228 / $110
Wastewater: Fixed Film (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment,
including general issues regarding trickling filter
process when treating wastewater.
ETRC-2500 -56225 / $110
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
dealing with a verity of filtration processes.
ETRC-1500-56213 / $110
Wastewater: Pollution Control (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding what
is meant by the term water pollution, the steps
needed to treat it and the math used to do so.
ETRC-2500-56230 / $110
Water Treatment: Fluoridation (online)
Wastewater: Pond Systems
Water Treatment: Filtration
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
dealing with a verity of fluoridation processes.
ETRC-1500-56214 / $110
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment,
including general issues regarding the use of
wastewater ponds as a treatment method.
ETRC-2500 -56229 / $110
Water Treatment:
Iron and Manganese (online)
Wastewater: Preliminary
Treatment (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of water treatment,
including general issues operators face when
dealing with iron and manganese levels.
ETRC-1500-56215 / $110
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment,
including general issues regarding the steps in
preliminary treatment of wastewater.
ETRC-2500-56231 / $110
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Wastewater
Water Distribution
Wastewater: Primary
Treatment (online)
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment,
including general issues regarding the steps in
primary treatment of wastewater.
ETRC-2500-56233 / $110
Wastewater: Suspended
Growth Systems (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4.
(1.0 Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment,
including general issues regarding suspended
growth systems.
ETRC-2500-56227 / $110
Kirkwood Community College offers the following online training opportunities for operators
that have a Water Distribution license. Upon successful completion of a course, your CEUs will be
reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division.
Water Distribution:
Distribution Facilities
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, involving the issues of
water distribution systems and facilities.
ETRC-3500-56235 / $110
Water Distribution:
Storage Systems (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, specifically water storage
facilities.
ETRC-3500-56236 / $110
Water Distribution:
System Disinfection
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, specifically water disinfection systems.
ETRC-3500-56238 / $110
Water Distribution:
System Operation and Maintenance
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, focusing on the need for
proper operations and maintenance of water
distribution systems.
ETRC-3500-56239 / $110
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Water Distribution:
System Safety (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, focusing in safety issues
confronting water distribution systems.
ETRC-3500-56240 / $110
Water Distribution: Valves,
Mains, Meters Operation and
Maintenance (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, specifically the proper
maintenance and operations of the valves,
mains, and meters found in water distribution
systems.
ETRC-3500-56241 / $110
Water Distribution:
Water Mains (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, primarily water mains for
distribution systems.
ETRC-3500-56242 / $110
Water Distribution:
Water Quality (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
Obtain a working knowledge of potable water
distribution systems, specifically water quality
for distribution systems.
ETRC-3500-56243 / $110
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
Certification
Testing
Program
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is
now offering certification exams Grade I, II, III
and IV Water Treatment, Wastewater and Water Distribution at each of the Regional Offices.
The exams are taken by computer and the results are available after the exam has been
completed.
Send your exam application and fee to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Central
Office and indicate that you would like to take
an electronic computer exam. They will contact
you to schedule your exam. The application and
scheduling follows existing rules. Contact Laurie
Sharp or Jane Enfield, Phone: 515-725-0463,
Fax: 515-725-0348, 502 East Ninth Street, Des
Moines, IA 50319
Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment Exam Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must meet minimum education
and experience requirements to be eligible to
take an exam. Per IAC Chapter 81.7(1) types of
education or work experience are required and
some substitutions may be used to meet these
requirements.
*This document lists the general requirements;
please contact Jane Enfield at 515-725-0463
with questions on substitutions or general eligibility requirements.
Grade A
•High School Diploma or GED
•Complete an IDNR Grade A Initial
Certification workshop.
Grade 1
•High School Diploma or GED
•Complete one year (12 months) operational experience in the area applying: water
treatment, water distribution, wastewater
OR
•Complete a minimum of six months
operational experience in the area applying and earn 30 hours of Post High School
Training (3 CEUs)
Grade 2
•High School Diploma or GED
•Complete three years (36 months) of
operational experience in the area applying: water treatment, water distribution or
wastewater
OR
•Complete at least 18 months operational experience (which is half of the 36 months) in the area applying and earn 67.5 CEUs
(18 months of CEUs at rate of 3.75 CEUs per month)
Grade 3
•High School Diploma or GED
•Complete four years of operational
experience in the area applying: water
treatment, water distribution or wastewater (Grade 1 or higher plant)
•Complete at least two years of Post High School Training which could be an
Associate’s Degree (AA) or higher, 90 CEUs; or a combination thereof
Grade 4
•High School Diploma or GED
•Complete four years of operational
experience in the area applying: water
treatment, water distribution or wastewater (Grade 1 or higher plant)
•Complete at least four years of Post High School Training which could be a Bachelor’s degree or higher; a combination of an AA degree and 90 CEUs; or 180 CEUs
•Complete two years of direct responsible charge (DRC) in a Grade 3 or higher plant
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Certified Environmental Training 2014-2015 Training Schedule
September 2014
September 3
September 4
September 17, 18, 24, 25
September 30
9 am–3 pm
9 am–3 pm
8:30 am–4:30 pm
9 am–3 pm
$125
$125
$450
$125
October 2014
October 1, 2, 15, 16
Waterloo
Basic Training Wastewater Treatment
8:30 am–4:30 pm
October 10
Cedar Rapids
Advanced Math for Wastewater
9 am–3 pm
October 17
Waterloo
Lagoon Operators
9 am–3 pm
October 22
Cedar Rapids
Advanced Math for Water
9 am–3 pm
October 27
Cedar Rapids
Disinfection of Water
9 am–3 pm
October 28, 29
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Distribution
8:30 am–4:30 pm
$450
$125
$125
$125
$125
$450
November 2014
November 4, 5
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Distribution
8:30 am–4:30 pm
November 5, 6, 12, 13
Cherokee
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 am–4:30 pm
November 11
Cedar Rapids
Activated Sludge Overview
9 am–3 pm
November 12
Marshalltown
Basic Math for Operators
9 am–3 pm
November 17
Cedar Rapids
Taste/Odor Control
9 am–3 pm
November 18
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review Water 9 am–3 pm
November 19
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review Wastewater
9 am–3 pm
November 20 Cedar Rapids
Troubleshooting Lagoons
9 am–3 pm
$450
$450
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
December 2014
December 3, 4, 10, 11
Marshalltown
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 am–3:30 pm
December 12
Marshalltown
Lagoon Operations
9 am–3 pm
$450
$125
January 2015
January 12
Cedar Rapids
Water Microbiology
9 am–3 pm
January 14
Cedar Rapids
Lift Station Maintenance Overview
9 am–3 pm
January 20
Cedar Rapids
Coagulation & Flocculation Overview
9 am–3 pm
January 21, 22, 28, 29
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 am–4:30 pm
January 26
Cedar Rapids
Wastewater Microbiology
9 am–3 pm
$125
$125
$125
$450
$125
February 2015
February 4
Cedar Rapids
Anaerobic Digestion Overview
9 am–3 pm
February 10
Cedar Rapids
Pumps Overview
9 am–3 pm
February 11, 12, 18, 19
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 am–4:30 pm
February 16
Cedar Rapids
Basic Hydraulics Overview
9 am–3 pm
February 23
Cedar Rapids
Reading Utility Blue Prints and Plans
9 am–3 pm
February 26, 27
Cedar Rapids
Well System Operations Overview
9 am–3 pm
$125
$125
$450
$125
$125
$150
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Marshalltown
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review for Water Treatment
Certification Review for Wastewater
Basic Training Water Treatment
Basic Math for Operators
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
March 2015
March 3
Cedar Rapids
Wastewater Recertification Day
8:30 am–3:30 pm
March 5
Cedar Rapids
Sampling Concerns for Public Systems
9 am–3:30 pm
March 11
Cedar Rapids
Leak Detection & Water Loss
9 am–3 pm
March 16, 17
Cedar Rapids
Pumps (Hands-On)
9 am–3 pm
March 17
Cedar Rapids
Advanced Math for Wastewater
9 am–3 pm
March 18
Fort Dodge
Certification Review Wastewater
9 am–3 pm
March 18, 19, 25, 26
Ft. Dodge
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 am–3:30 pm
March 19
Fort Dodge
Certification Review Water 9 am–3 pm
March 24
Cedar Rapids
Water Recertification Day
8:30 am–3:30 pm
March 25
Cedar Rapids
Activated Sludge Overview
9 am–3 pm
March 26
Cedar Rapids
Troubleshooting Lagoons
9 am–3 pm
March 31
Cedar Rapids
Advanced Math for Water
9 am–3 pm
$150
$125
$125
$199
$125
$125
$450
$125
$150
$125
$125
$125
April 2015
April 1, 2, 8, 9
Fort Dodge
Basic Training Wastewater 8:30 am–3:30 pm
April 10
Fort Dodge
Lagoon Operations
9 am–3 pm
April 22, 23, 29, 30
Marshalltown
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 am–3:30 pm
$450
$125
$450
May 2015
May 6, 7, 13, 14
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Distribution
8:30 am–3:30 pm
May 27, 28
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 am–3:30 pm
$450
$450
June 2015
June 3, 4
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 am–3:30 pm
June 17, 18, 24, 25
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Wastewater 8:30 am–3:30 pm
$450
$450
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Water Environmental
Technology Online
Credit Program
Entry time: Fall, Spring or Summer
Length: Two years (four semesters, one summer)
for the associate degree program. One year diploma
options are also available.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree. One year
options include Water Treatment Specialist diploma or
Wastewater Treatment Specialist diploma.
Location: Online
Program description: This innovative program provides
students with real-world experience in either a one- or
two-year program for preparation in the water and
wastewater fields. The two-year degree includes
technical study in water/wastewater procedures,
complemented by math, science, social science,
humanities classes, and an internship. The Water
Environmental Technology program comes to you via
Environmental Technology Online. The classes were
developed by the Hazardous Materials Training and
Research Institute. Students may transfer credits from
this program to the University of Northern Iowa toward
a bachelor’s degree in technology management.
Graduates of this program work in municipal water
and wastewater treatment plants and the collection
systems and distribution systems that serve them.
This program provides training and educational
experiences that will prepare you for certification
examinations. Work experience requirements must be
met before you are eligible to take an examination for
certification. Be sure to refer to the certifying body in
your area to determine eligibility.
Employment opportunities:
• Municipal water utilities
• Municipal wastewater treatment plants
• Rural water systems
• Industrial waste treatment facilities
• Engineering firms
• Privately owned water/wastewater plants
Local employers that hired Kirkwood
graduates from this program:
• ADM
• Rockwell Collins
• Cargill
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
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Square D Company
Hart Engineering
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa Beef Producers
City of Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
City of North Liberty
Genencor International, Inc.
City of Coralville
People’s Service
City of Iowa City
PMX Industries, Inc.
Penford Products
Rathbun Rural Water
Hiring trends:
Graduates of this program can expect to earn
$14-$22 per hour to start.
*Courses may be taken before beginning the
program.
Set your sights on a Water Environmental Technology
career.
• Over the next 20 years, up to $1 trillion must be
spent to upgrade facilities and infrastructures to
meet new U.S. water quality standards.
• An estimated 90,000 dedicated men and women
work in the water environmental technology field.
Labor demographics threaten a significant drop in
employees as an aging population leaves the
workforce during the next decade.
• As the population increases and technology
advances, the demand for water environmental
technology professionals and the scope of careers
they work in expands.
• Opportunity, competitive salaries, stability and the
chance to make a difference can all be yours with a
water environmental technology career.
Program contact:
Kim Fensterman
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center
319-398-5678
kim.fensterman@kirkwood.edu
Hotel/Motel Information
Cedar Rapids
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
Budget Inn Clarion Hotel
Comfort Inn South
Hampton Inn of Cedar Rapids Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Hometown Inn & Suites
Motel 6
Red Roof Inn
Super 8 Motels
Operators are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations.
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW 3100 16th Ave. SW
525 33rd Ave. SW
390 33rd Ave. SW
3265 6th St. SW 3320 Southgate Ct. SW
3315 Southgate Ct. SW
3325 Southgate Ct. SW
3243 Southridge Dr. SW
720 33rd Ave. SW 319-848-8700
319-363-8101
319-366-8671
319-363-7934
319-364-8144
319-399-5025
319-362-9012
319-366-7523
319-364-2000
319-362-6002
Cherokee
Super 8 Motel
Best Western La Grande Hacienda Motel
1400 N 2nd St.
1401 N 2nd St.
712-225-4278
712-225-5701
Fort Dodge
AmericInn
Comfort Inn
Country Inn & Suites
100 West Kenyon Rd.
2938 5th Ave. South
3259 5th Ave. South 515-576-2100
515-573-5000
515-955-2259
Marshalltown
Best Western Regency Inn Comfort Inn Hampton Inn and Suites
3303 S Center St.
2613 S Center St. 20 W Iowa Ave. 641-752-6321
641-752-6000
641-753-6795
Waterloo
Howard Johnson
Isle of Capri Hotel
3052 Marnie Rd.
777 Isle of Capri Blvd.
319-232-7467
319-833-4753
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Map
Directions to Kirkwood Continuing Education Training
Center from Interstate 380:
1. Take the Kirkwood/Highway 30 exit.
2. Take the Kirkwood Boulevard exit.
3. Go north on Kirkwood Boulevard.
4. The entrance is on the left.
965
50th Ave. SW
C Street SW
Bowling St. SW
J St. SW
6th Street SW
Exit 16
N
Kirkwood Continuing
Education Training Center
101 50th Ave. SW
Exit 253
Exit 254
254 A South
254 B North
Exit 16A
C Street SW
Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Ely Road SW
6th Street SW
66th Ave. SW
Kirkwood Main Campus
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
76th Ave.
Wright Brothers Blvd. SW
965
Exit 13
C Street SW
Kirkwood Blvd. SW
6th Street SW
Eastern Iowa Airport
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Registration Information
Four easy ways to register.
319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833
Many Classes Have Limited Seating. Register Early!
Payment must be made at the time of registration.
MasterCard, VISA or Discover Card accepted.
By Phone ­—Tell Our Operators:
Online:
Log on to www.kirkwood.edu/ce.
1. The class numbers from this catalog.
2. Your credit card/debit card number and expiration date.
By Fax— 319-398-7185
By Mail:
Fax enclosed enrollment form with credit card/debit
card number or company billing information.
1. Fill out the enclosed enrollment form and credit card/debit card
number, or enclose check.
2. For company billings, please include name, address,
phone number and appropriate signature.
Refunds: An automatic refund is made if Kirkwood cancels a class. To withdraw your registration before a class
starts, please call 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Refunds will be issued to students who drop the class
at least one day prior to the class start date. No refunds
will be issued for classes dropped on or after the class
start date.
Make Check Payable to Kirkwood Community College:
1. Pay the amount under “tuition” only.
2. Write name of person and class number on check.
3. Send to: Continuing Education, Kirkwood Community College
P.O. Box 2068
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Paying by Credit Card: (please circle)
MasterCard
Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education is pleased to
welcome learners of all ages. However, learners under the age of
17 wishing to enroll in non-youth courses should seek permission from the program director. Please phone 319-398-5529.
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Any fees unpaid at the end of the class will revert back to the student’s account and he/she will be held accountable. The student will not receive CEU’s or transcripts
and will not be allowed to register until the account is paid in full. Please note: Under the Federal Right to Privacy Act, Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education
cannot disclose any student information without the written consent (a separate form) of the student.
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.