POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

Drinking Water Operator

BASIC WATER TREATMENT (T2)

Course Location:          Alden Training Center @ Upper Blackstone WWTP,  7 Nippnapp Trail, Millbury, MA

Dates & Times:              Mondays:  March 23rd - May 18th ( 8 weeks, No classes on 4/20),  8:45 AM - 3:15 PM  

Course Description:

This 42 hour state-approved course is designed to provide the student with the general concepts of drinking water treatment operations.  Taking and passing this course is a pre-requisite for taking the Grade 2 Treatment examination.  Material covered includes: hydrology, source waters, basic chemistry, treatment technologies, proper chemical application, regulations, laboratory analysis, equipment maintenance, safety and administrative duties.

Course Objectives:

The primary text for the course is the California State University at Sacramento—Office of Water Programs Series entitled Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volumes I (7th Edition) and Volume II (6th Edition).

This course is divided into 14 modules presented over an 8 week period.  Each week students will have both a reading and written homework assignment.  Homework assignments must be completed by the student and handed in to the instructor prior to the following session, at which time the solutions to each homework assignment will be reviewed.

A "mid-term” exam (50 question, multiple choice, 90 minutes) will be administered in the 4th week and a “final exam” (100 question, multiple choice, 3 hour) will be administered at the conclusion of the final week.  Successful completion of the Basic Treatment Training Course will be determined by a combination of the following:

Attendance: 16 points (must attend a minimum of 7 classes per Board of Certification)

Homework: 19 points

Mid-term: possible 30 points

Final Exam: possible 35 points

Must have a minimum of 70 points (total) to pass

Withdrawals and Refunds
Course Withdrawal Policy:
1. Withdraw before the first day of class: Full refund
2. Withdraw after first class: 90% refund
3. Withdraw after second class: 50% refund
4. Withdraw after third class: No refund
Any withdrawal must be in writing and presented to MWWA.

To register for the course click:  2020 3-23-20, Basic Treatment, Millbury

Please click here to view the course brochure.