Noncredit Schedule of Classes

All Operators making process control decisions need to be aware of plant design criteria and regionally recognized performance standards. This is an important concept even if the plant is performing well. When upsets occur or you are dealing with seasonal I/I flows, comparing plant operations to design criteria and performance standards is one of the first steps to take when troubleshooting and making corrective process control decisions. This course is intended for the intermediate to advanced level operator and will focus on utilizing design criteria and performance standards when making process control decisions. Topics covered include standards and design criteria, key elements of process performance standards, evolution of activated processes, typical hydraulic sizing of BNR treatment components and a problem solving exercise were operators will assume that all or part of the plant’s design criteria is not available and will need to use performance standards to develop substitute design criteria for a fictitious activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.

Small water and wastewater system operators will learn about chlorine and its alternatives for the primary disinfection of drinking water and treated wastewater. These alternatives may reduce disinfection by-products and eliminate the need for dechlorination. The course will describe the key criteria for disinfectant selection, including cost, safety, maintainability, control, and monitoring considerations. Also presented are the pros and cons of chlorine dioxide and chloramines as alternatives to help reduce disinfection by-products and the benefits and features of alternative disinfectants like ozone, ultraviolet, mixed oxidant systems, and peroxide. The course includes a look at the various laboratory methods to determine residuals and demonstrations of some of the practical simplified test protocols. Finally, some class time is devoted to hands-on practice of a number of residual test methods.

This course is designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors and anyone involved in the construction industry. OSHA recommends the 10-hour construction outreach training program as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job. Training topics include Introduction to OSHA; General Safety & Health Provisions; Electrical; Fall Protection; Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment; Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal; Hand & Power Tools; Scaffolds, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors; Excavations; Stairways & Ladders. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available.

Learn about the regulations, procedures and equipment that apply to refrigerant recovery, reclaiming and recycling in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification standards. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available.