2023, 10-26-23 Intro to PWS (PM), Bourne (Upper Cape HS)
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School 220 Sandwich Road Bourne, MA 02532 508.759.7711 View additional information
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Category: Intro to PWS Courses
**In-person evening Course**Introduction to Becominga Public Water System OperatorFor Grades VSS, D1, T1Thursdays, October 26 – November 30, 2023 (no class November 23rd)5:30 PM – 9:00 PMThis 17.5-hour course is designed to introduce individuals to the field of operating a public water system. It will assist individuals with little or no previous drinking water experience in preparing for the Grade 1 Treatment and Distribution Water Operator Examinations, as well as the Very Small System (VSS) Water Operator Examination. The course is taught over a 5-week period with each class meeting once per week for 3 ½ hours each week. Topics covered include: responsibilities of public water systems and public water system operators; basic math & chemistry; overview of state and federal drinking water regulations; basic water treatment processes; water sampling requirements and techniques; overview of distribution system components (e.g. pipes, valves, pumps, tanks and water meters); cross connection control and water operator safety. Currently, water utilities face challenges in recruiting, training, and retaining employees. These challenges are exacerbated with roughly one-third of the water sector workforce eligible to retire in the next 10 years. (USEPA, Water Sector Workforce | US EPA). Employment in a water utility provides individuals with a rewarding and stable career. Watch this video to learn more about the exciting career opportunities as a licensed water operator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMXMxiQ7U6s&t=5s Starting Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, Bourne MA Instructor: Robert Prophett Training Contact Hours: 15 Cost: $475 (plus $15 Registration Fee)
Registrations are through Upper Cape Technical School, please see the registration link here below: Register herePhotograph/Video Release Agreement: Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by the attendee to allow the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) to use and distribute the participant’s image in any MWWA-related publication or social media site. |