Certified Environmental
Worker Training
SEPTEMBER 2015–JUNE 2016
Grade A Water Operators | Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators
Water Distribution Operators | Pump Installers | Well Contractors
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, or visit
www.kirkwood.edu/water.
September 2015–June 2016
CONTENTS
Water/Wastewater Operator Training Online Recertification Programs
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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
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 it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, physical attributes, veteran status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures
or employment practices. The College affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and orders. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact
Michael Roberts, Executive Director of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, or by phone to 319-398-5572, or email to michael.roberts@kirkwood.
edu; or Vice President, Student Services, Jon Buse, 115 Iowa Hall, at 319-398-5584, or email to jon.buse@kirkwood.edu; or Vice President, Academic Affairs, Bill Lamb, 100 Iowa Hall, at 319-398-5509, or email to bill.lamb@kirkwood.
edu; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576.
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 Recertification 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
>71766 Tue/Wed 8:30am-4:30pm Sep 29-Oct 7
Guy
Hawkeye Community College
Tama Hall 1118
Basic Training Water Treatment
>71767 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Dec 2-Dec 10
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (3.0 Water
Treatment Recertification 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
>71760 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Sep 9-Sep 17
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (3.0 Water
Distribution Recertification 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
of 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
Guy
Hawkeye Community College
Tama Hall 1118
>71761 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Nov 4-Nov 12
Guthrie Western Iowa Technical Community College
301
>71762 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jan 27-Feb 4
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>71763 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Mar 23-Mar 31
Guthrie Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
>71764 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Apr 27-May 5
Guy
Iowa Valley Community College
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>71768 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Feb 24-Mar 3
Guy
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Guy
Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
>71770 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jun 22-Jun 30
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Basic Water Distribution Training
>71757 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Oct 21-Oct 29
>71765 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jun 1-Jun 9
Guy
Guy
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
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 oddnumbered 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, 2015 through March 31, 2017.
>71769 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Apr 6-Apr 14
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Kirkwood Community College
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
RECERTIFICATION
PROGRAMS
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. This course is recommended
for those preparing to take their Grade 2 and 3
operator license exam.
ETRC-2024 / 1 session / $125
>71775 Tue 9am-3pm
Guy
Nov 17
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>71776 Tue 9am-3pm
Guy
May 3
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Kirkwood Community College
>71759 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm May 18-May 26
Guy
Kirkwood Community College
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
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (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. This course is a review for those seeking their Grade 3 operator
license.
ETRC-2027 / 1 session / $125
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
>71771 Thu 9am-3pm
>71818 Tue 9am-3pm
Oct 15
Jan 12
Guthrie Western Iowa Technical Community College
Wall
301
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>71772 Tue 9am-3pm
Kirkwood Community College
Nov 10
Advanced Math for Water
Recommended for: Grades 3-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment or Water Distribution 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 may include general math review, coagulation, chemical feeders, chlorination, etc. This course is a
review for those seeking their Grade 3 operator
license.
ETRC-1022 / 1 session / $125
>71773 Thu 9am-3pm
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (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. This course is recommended for those preparing to take their Grade
1-2 operator exam.
ETRC-2017 / 1 session / $125
>71811 Thu 9am-3pm
Guy
>71815 Thu 9am-3pm
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Basic Math for Water/
Wastewater Operators
>71816 Wed 9am-3pm
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 that apply to treatment facilities. This course is recommended for
those preparing to take their Grade 1-2 operator
certification test.
ETRC-8002 / 1 session / $125
EA-207
>71805 Thu 9am-3pm
Guy
Guy
Sep 24
Iowa Valley Community College
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Feb 4
Certification Review for Wastewater:
Grade 3
Recommended for: Grade 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. This course is recommended for those
preparing to take their Grade 3 operator exam.
ETRC-2017 / 1 session / $125
>71814 Thu 9am-3pm
Guy
Apr 12
McClearyKirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Mar 23
Iowa Central Community College
301
2
Feb 18
Iowa Valley Community College
Guthrie Western Iowa Technical Community College
>71774 Tue 9am-3pm
Nov 12
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Guy
McClearyKirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Certification Review for Wastewater:
Grade 1-2
Jan 7
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Certification Review for Water:
Grade 1-2
Recommended for: Grades 1-2. (0.5 Water
Treatment or Water Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
The course reviews water concepts which include water math, system maintenance, chlorination, sampling, and other areas necessary to
help you study for your Grade 1-2 certification
exam.
ETRC-8004 / 1 session / $125
>71807 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Nov 11
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>71808 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Feb 17
Iowa Valley Community College
Disinfection in Water Supply Systems
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment or Water Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
This course describes the factors that influence
disinfection and 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
>71802 Tue 9am-3pm
Sep 29
Continuing Education Conference Center 805
Wall
>71810 Tue 9am-3pm
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Guy
Mar 22
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Central Community College
EA-205
Exam Prep for Wastewater
Certification Review for Water:
Grade 3
Recommended for: Grade 3. (0.5 Water
Treatment or Water Distribution Recertification
and Upgrade)
The course reviews water concepts which include water math, system maintenance, chlorination, sampling, and other areas necessary
to help you study for your Grade 3 certification
exam.
ETRC-8004 / 1 session / $125
>71822 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Disinfection in Wastewater Systems
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course explains the principles of wastewater disinfection with chlorine, teaches the operator how to control the chlorination process to
obtain the desired effluent disinfection and how
to handle chlorine safely. The course also helps
the operator determine the proper chlorine dosages, explain applications and limitations of
chlorine uses other than for disinfection, keeping records of chlorination operation and how
to safely operate and maintain a sulfur dioxide
dechlorination system.
ETRC-2019 / 1 session / $125
Wall
Apr 5
Recommended for: Grades 1-3.
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 Needto-Know Criteria. Practice exams are included in
this course. No CEUs awarded upon completion.
ETRC-9199-70437 / $55
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
>71794 Thu 9am-3pm
Guy
Oct 1
Hawkeye Community College
Tama Hall 1118
>71796 Fri 9am-3pm
Guy
Dec 4
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
>71798 Fri 9am-3pm
Jan 6
Kirkwood Community College
>71803 Tue 9am-3pm
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-3.
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.
No CEUs awarded upon completion.
ETRC-9199-70436 / $55
Exam Prep for Water
Treatment (online)
Exam Prep for Water
Distribution (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-3.
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-toKnow Criteria. Practice exams are included in
this course. No CEUs awarded upon completion.
ETRC-9199-70435 / $55
Guy
Apr 15
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
>71792 Wed 9am-3pm
Guy
Mar 16
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
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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
Reading Utility Blueprints and
Plans for Operators
Troubleshooting Lagoons
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment, Wastewater or Water Distribution
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-8022 / 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
regulated), 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
Pumps and Pumping Overview for
Water/Wastewater
>71782 Tue 9am-3pm
>71779 Wed 9am-3pm
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
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Sampling Concerns for Public
Water Systems
Water Microbiology: The Basics
>71791 Mon/Tue 9am-3pm
Mar 14-Mar 15
Daugherty Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1202
>71788 Wed 9am-3pm
Oct 14
McClearyKirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1102
Wall
Mar 29
Kirkwood Community College
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment or Water 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
>71781 Thu 9am-3pm
Root
Mar 10
Kirkwood Community College
Guy
Nov 18
Kirkwood Community College
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
The fundamentals of microbiology including
coliforms, iron bacteria, zebra mussels, algae,
and waterborne 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
>71817 Thu 9am-3pm
Root
Jan 21
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1224
>71778 Thu 9am-3pm
Root
Feb 11
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1224
Continuing Education Training Center 1224
Taste and Odor Control
Wells System Operation Overview
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
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater or
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
>71780 Thu 9am-3pm
Root
Nov 19
Kirkwood Community College
Continuing Education Training Center 1224
>71777 Thu/Fri 9am-3pm
Root
Feb 25-Feb 26
Kirkwood Community College
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.
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.
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 and
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 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 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 at 319-398-1022 or 1-800332-8833, mail in your completed registration
form found in this catalog, or register online 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 hydrostatic bearings. Covers bearing seals,
lubrication and maintenance practices.
ETRC-1400-70442 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Chlorine Systems Operation and
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (3.0 Water
Treatment 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 has 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-1400-70465 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70466 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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-1400-70464 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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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-1400-70469 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70468 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Groundwater (SS)
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-1400-70467 / $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-1400-70470 / $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 also covered.
ETRC-1400-70471 / $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-1400-70472 / $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-1400-70478 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70479 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Manage for Success (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (9.0 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-1400-70476 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70475 / $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-1400-70483 / $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-1400-70480 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Math for Water Treatment
Operators (SS)
Pneumatic and Hydraulic
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 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-1400-70477 / $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-1400-70481 / $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 PLCs, their inputs and outputs,
programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking.
ETRC-1400-70482 / $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-1400-70444 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70484 / $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-1400-70445 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Water Treatment
Small Water System Operation and
Maintenance (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
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-1400-70446 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70447 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Utility Management (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (2.0 Water
Treatment 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-1400-70449 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70448 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Water Treatment Plant Operations Vol. 1 (SS)
Water Treatment Plant Operations Vol. 2 (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
water treatment plants, and 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-1400-70450 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70451 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Treatment Recertification and Upgrade)
This course is designed to train operators in the
practical aspects of operating and maintaining
water treatment plants, and 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-1400-70452 / $135 (online)
ETRC-1400-70453 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
Wastewater
WASTEWATER
Kirkwood Community College offers the following self-guided training opportunities for operators who 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, 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-2400-70522 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Advanced Waste Treatment (SS)
Bearings (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, and 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, 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-2400-70525 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70524 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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-2400-70528 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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 has 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-2400-70529 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70530 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Anaerobic Digestion (SS)
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-2400-70526 / $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-2400-70531 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Wastewater
Electrical Fundamentals (SS)
Hydraulic Troubleshooting (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-2400-70533 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70532 / $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. Topics include
tubing cutting, bending and flaring, identification
and selection of proper fluid, and charging the
system. Discuss planned maintenance, specific
repair/replacement recommendations, system
diagnosis and troubleshooting.
ETRC-2400-70536 / $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-2400-70534 / $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-2400-70537 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70538 / $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-2400-70535 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Industrial Waste Treatment Vol. 2 (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. 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-2400-70539 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70540 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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-2400-70541 / $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-2400-70543 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70542 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Wastewater
Maintaining Wastewater
Equipment (SS)
Operation of Wastewater Treatment
Plants - Vol. 2 (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. Additionally, the course covers the
maintenance of flow measurement devices and
the safety precautions of workers in the treatment plant environments.
ETRC-2400-70544 / $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 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 related to
wastewater treatment process control.
ETRC-2400-70557 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70558 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Manage for Success (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (9.0
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 they have the tools and the ability to
apply them to be successful managers. Utilities
can help ensure they have the needed management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program.
ETRC-2400-70545 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70546 / $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
(RBCs), trickling filters, disinfection, sludge
math and lagoons.
ETRC-2400-70547 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Piping Systems (SS)
Operation of Wastewater Treatment
Plants - Vol. 1 (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 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, communicators, 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 perform mathematical
calculations related to wastewater treatment
process control.
ETRC-2400-70555 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70556 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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-2400-70559 / $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-2400-70560 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Wastewater
Safety, Calibration, and Testing
Procedures (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-2400-70583 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Pre-Treatment Facility
Inspection (SS)
Pump Installation and
Maintenance (SS)
Small Wastewater Systems Vol. 1 (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-2400-70561 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70562 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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-2400-70564 / $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-2400-70585 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70584 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Programmable Logic Controllers (SS)
Pumps and Pumping (SS)
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-2400-70582 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70581 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0
Wastewater Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers the basic hardware and
operating principles of PLCs, their inputs and
outputs, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking.
ETRC-2400-70563 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Small Wastewater Systems Vol. 2 (SS)
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-2400-70587 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70588 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Wastewater
Treatment of Metal
Wastestreams (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 receiving 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-2400-70589 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70590 / $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-2400-70597 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70598 / $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-2400-70591 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70592 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Wastewater Collection Operation and
Maintenance - Vol. 1 (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 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, 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-2400-70593 / $135 (online)
ETRC-2400-70594 / $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-2400-70987 / $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-3400-70485 / $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 has 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-3400-70486 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70487 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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Compressors (SS)
Manage for Success (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-3400-70488 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (9.0 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 they have the tools and the ability to
apply them to be successful managers. Utilities
can help ensure they have the needed management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program.
ETRC-3400-70495 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70496 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Electrical Fundamentals (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-3400-70489 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70490 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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-3400-70497 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Operation of Source Water (SS)
Introduction to Process Control (SS)
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-3400-70493 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
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-3400-70499 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70500 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Water Distribution
Utility Management (SS)
Piping Systems (SS)
Pump and Pumping (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-3400-70504 / $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-3400-70507 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70508 / $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-3400-70505 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Programmable Logic Controllers (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (1.0 Water
Distribution Recertification and Upgrade)
This course covers basic hardware and operating principles of PLCs, their inputs and outputs,
programming, maintenance and troubleshooting
and networking.
ETRC-3400-70506 / $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-3400-70509 / $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 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 the segment include assessing the financial strengths
and stability of the utility, budgeting and funding
capital improvements.
ETRC-3400-70510 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70511 / $155 (paper/pencil)
Water Distribution Operation and
Maintenance (SS)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 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-3400-70512 / $135 (online)
ETRC-3400-70513 / $155 (paper/pencil)
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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 maybe 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 (online)
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? Books are
optional but recommended for the course and
are not included in the tuition of the training.
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.
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.
Recommended for: Not Applicable.
(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-4100-70439 / $250
Solid Waste Composting
(online)
Recommended for: Not Applicable.
(2.5 Landfill Recertification)
Composting is the controlled process of organic
degradation or waste decomposition. This webbased 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-4100-70441 / $175
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 phonein registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800332-8833, mail in your completed registration
form found in this catalog, or register online at
www.kirkwood.edu/ce.
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Solid Waste Landfill (online)
Recommended for: Not Applicable. (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
and 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-4100-70440 / $175
Water Treatment
WATER TREATMENT
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.
Exam Prep for Water
Treatment (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-3.
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 Needto-Know Criteria. Practice exams are included in
this course. No CEUs awarded upon completion.
ETRC-9199-70437 / $55
Water Treatment: Coagulation
and Flocculation (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-1500-70454 / $110
Water Treatment: Disinfection
(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 variety of disinfection processes.
ETRC-1500-70455 / $110
Water Treatment: Filtration (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 variety of filtration processes.
ETRC-1500-70456 / $110
Wastewater
Water Treatment: Fluoridation (online)
WASTEWATER
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 variety of fluoridation processes.
ETRC-1500-70457 / $110
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.
Water Treatment: Iron and
Manganese (online)
Exam Prep for Wastewater
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-1500-70458 / $110
Water Treatment: Quality (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-1500-70459 / $110
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 sedimentation basins.
ETRC-1500-70460 / $110
Water Treatment: Water Sources
and Treatment (online)
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-1500-70462 / $110
(online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-3.
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.
No CEUs awarded upon completion.
ETRC-9199-70436 / $55
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-2500-70988 / $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-2500-70989 / $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-2500-70990 / $110
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Wastewater
Water Distribution
Wastewater: Pond Systems
WATER DISTRIBUTION
(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-2500-70991 / $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.
Wastewater: Preliminary
Treatment (online)
Exam Prep for Water
Distribution (online)
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-2500-70993 / $110
Recommended for: Grades 1-3.
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-toKnow Criteria. Practice exams are included in
this course. No CEUs awarded upon completion.
ETRC-9199-70435 / $55
Wastewater: Primary
Treatment (online)
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-2500-70992 / $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-2500-70994 / $110
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-3500-70514 / $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-3500-70517 / $110
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 on safety issues
confronting water distribution systems.
ETRC-3500-70518 / $110
Water Distribution:
Valves, Mains, Meters Operation
and Maintenance (online)
Recommended for: Grades 1-4. (0.5 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-3500-70519 / $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-3500-70515 / $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-3500-70520 / $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-3500-70516 / $110
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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-3500-70521 / $110
Water and Wastewater
Operator Training
CERTIFICATION
TESTING
PROGRAM
You can now schedule and take your certification
exam by computer following the Basic Training
Courses. No more waiting for an exam site in
your area or traveling long distances.
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. See calendar for scheduled courses.
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 2015-2016 Training Schedule
September 2015
September 9, 10, 16, 17
September 24
September 29
September 29, 30
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Basic Training Water Treatment
Basic Math Refresher
Disinfection of Water Treatment
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 4:30 pm
9:00 - 4:00 pm
9:00 - 4:00 pm
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 $125 $125 $450 3.0 WT
0.5 WD, WW, WT
0.5 WT, WD
3.0 WW
October 2015
October 6, 7
Waterloo
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WW
October 1 Waterloo
Lagoon Operations
9:00 - 3:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
October 14
Cedar Rapids
Pumps Overview
9:00 - 3:00 pm
$125 0.5 WD, WW, WT
October 15
Cherokee
Advanced Math for Wastewater
9:00 - 3:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
October 21, 22, 28, 29
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Distribution
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WD
November 2015
November 4, 5, 11, 12
Cherokee
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450
November 10
Cedar Rapids
Advanced Math for Wastewater
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 November 11
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review WT/WD - Grades 1-2
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 November 12
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review Wastewater - Grades 1-2
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 November 17
Cedar Rapids
Activated Sludge Overview
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 November 18
Cedar Rapids
Troubleshooting Lagoons
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 November 19
Cedar Rapids
Taste and Odor 9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 3.0 WT
0.5 WW
0.5 WT, WD
0.5 WW
0.5 WW
0.5 WW
0.5 WT, WD
December 2015
December 2, 3, 9, 10
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WW
December 4
Cedar Rapids
Lagoon Operations
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
January 2016
January 6
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review WT/WD - Grade 3
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 January 7
Cedar Rapids
Certification Review Wastewater - Grade 3
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 January 12
Cedar Rapids
Anaerobic/Aerobic Digestion Overview
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 January 21
Cedar Rapids
Water Microbiology Overview
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 January 27, 28
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 0.5 WT/WD
0.5 WW
0.5 WW
0.5 WD, WT
3.0 WT
February 2016
February 3, 4
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 February 4
Cherokee
Advanced Math for Water
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 February 11
Cedar Rapids
Wastewater Microbiology Overview 9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 February 17
Marshalltown
Certification Review WT/WD - Grades 1-2
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 February 18
Marshalltown
Certification Review Wastewater - Grades 1-2
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 February 24, 25
Marshalltown
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 February 25, 26
Cedar Rapids
Well System Operation & Maintenance
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$199 3.0 WT
0.5 WT, WD
0.5 WW
0.5 WT/WD
0.5 WW
3.0 WW
1.0 WD, WW, WT
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.
March 2016
March 2, 3
Marshalltown
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WW
March 10
Cedar Rapids
Sampling Concerns for Public Water
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WD, WT
March 14, 15
Cedar Rapids
Pumps (Hands-On)
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$199 1.0 WD, WW, WT
March 16
Cedar Rapids
Leak Detection and Water Loss
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WD
March 22
Ft. Dodge
Certification Review for WT/WD - Grades 1-2
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WT/WD
March 23
Ft. Dodge
Certification Review for Wastewater - Grades 1-2
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
March 23, 24, 30, 31
Ft. Dodge
Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WT
March 29
Cedar Rapids
Reading Utility Blueprints and Plans for Operators
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WD, WW, WT
April 2016
April 5
Cedar Rapids
Disinfection of Wastewater
9:00 - 3:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
April 6, 7, 13, 14
Ft. Dodge
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 3:30 pm
$450 3.0 WW
April 12
Cedar Rapids
Advanced Math for Water
9:00 - 3:00 pm
$125 0.5 WD, WT
April 15
Ft. Dodge
Lagoon Operations
9:00 - 3:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
April 27, 28
Marshalltown
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WT
May 2016
May 3
Marshalltown
Activated Sludge Overview
9:00 - 4:00 pm
$125 0.5 WW
May 4, 5
Marshalltown
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WT
May 18, 19, 25, 26
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Distribution
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WD
June 2016
June 1, 2, 8, 9
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Water Treatment
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WT
June 22, 23, 29, 30
Cedar Rapids
Basic Training Wastewater
8:30 - 4:30 pm
$450 3.0 WW
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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 work
force 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
Aspen Inn
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn Homewood Suites
Hometown Inn and Suites Holiday Inn Express
Four Points by Sheraton Super 8 Cherokee
Super 8 Motel
Best Western La Grande Hacienda Motel
OPERATORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR OWN HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW 3242 S Ridge Dr. SW
605 32nd Ave. SW
3265 Sixth St. SW
1140 Park Pl. NE
3315 Southgate Ct. SW
3320 Southgate Ct. SW
525 33rd Ave. SW
400 33rd Ave. SW
319-242-8700
319-363-9999
319-241-1000
319-364-8144
319-378-1140
319-362-9012
319-399-5025
319-366-8671
319-363-1755
1400 N 2nd St.
1401 N 2nd St.
712-225-4278
712-225-5701
Fort Dodge
AmericInn Comfort Inn Country Inn 100 West Kenyon Rd.
2938 5th Ave. South
3259 5th Ave. South
515-576-2100
800-359-5672
515-955-2259
Marshalltown
Best Western Regency Inn Comfort Inn Hampton Inn and Suites 3303 South Center St.
2613 S. Center St.
20 West Iowa Ave.
641-752-6321
641-752-6000
641-753-6795
Waterloo
Heartland Inn Isle of Capri Hotel 3052 Marnie Rd.
777 Isle of Capri Blvd.
319-232-7467
800-843-4753
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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
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C Street SW
Kirkwood Blvd. SW
6th Street SW
Eastern Iowa Airport
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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.
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1. The class numbers from this catalog.
2. Your credit card/debit card number and expiration date.
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1. Fill out the enclosed enrollment form and credit card/debit card
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2. For company billings, please include name, address,
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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 business 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: Kirkwood Continuing Education
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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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Operators
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Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833.