California Water Operator Continuing Education

This course introduces operators to the hydrologic cycle and its effects on the structure and functions of water and wastewater systems. From there, we discuss water collection, treatment, and distribution, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

Covers maintenance and operation of gate, globe, ball, plug, check, and special-purpose valves. Details actuators and various accessories. Explains valve selection based on application. Describes methods of protecting piping systems. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

Save with this 16-hour package for Level 2 Operators. Included courses are:

• Piping Systems Part 1
• Piping Systems Part 2
• Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
• Water Distribution Systems

These courses are approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This two-hour course delivers an in-depth overview of vital components and considerations in U.S. water distribution systems (WDS). An essential training for California water treatment and distribution operators, the program highlights the connection between WDS organization and community needs as well as the role of environmental standards in maintaining water quality.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

Drinking water operators in California can take this course for a thorough look at the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Lesson material includes a review of PPE, GFCI protection, controller equipment maintenance, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only. Safety: 6 hours

California water operators who complete this course will understand effective utility management techniques. Course modules explain how to prepare risk management plans, respond to injuries, apply effective management techniques, identify workplace hazards, and address treatment plant risks. It also offers additional resources for further learning and reviews utility management theories. 

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only. Safety: 1.25 hours, Technical: 3.75 hours

Save with this 12-hour package for Level 1 Operators. Included courses are:

• Pumps Part 1
• Pumps Part 2
• Water Distribution Systems

These courses are approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

Save on our 36 Hour CE Package for Level 4 and Level 5 water operators! Includes:

• Pumps: Part 1
• Pumps: Part 2
• Piping Systems: Part 1
• Piping Systems: Part 2
• Water Utility Management
• Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
• Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
• Fluid Mechanics

These courses are approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

Save with this 24-hour package for Level 3 Operators. Included courses are:

• Electrical Safety
• Water Utility Management
• Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
• Pump Installation and Maintenance
• Introduction to Water Technology

These courses are approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER and DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS only.

This course helps California water operators understand storage tanks and their facilities. It reviews general use, the effects of water demand, general facility regulations and specific standards for facility and tank construction. General maintenance and safety concerns, such as disinfection, are also discussed. 

This two-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of pipelines within California’s water distribution systems. It covers fundamental operations, installation methods adapted to diverse regions and commonly used materials. The course also introduces California’s stringent regulatory standards. It is ideal for professionals involved in pipeline installation, maintenance or system operations. 

Save with our 12-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following courses:

• Wastewater Treatment Processes 
• Maintaining Wastewater Equipment 
• Pump Installation and Maintenance

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

California water operators who complete this course will understand effective utility management techniques. Course modules explain how to prepare risk management plans, respond to injuries, apply effective management techniques, identify workplace hazards, and address treatment plant risks. It also offers additional resources for further learning and reviews utility management theories. 

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

California wastewater operators who finish this course will understand the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Lesson material reviews PPE requirements, GFCI protection, controller equipment maintenance, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course provides an overview of wastewater treatment, including the physical separation of solids, chemical treatment processes, biological processes, and solids treatment and disposal.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course provides details on a variety of wastewater equipment, including pumping stations, screening equipment, grinding equipment, grit removal systems, sludge and scum collection apparatus, and flow measurement devices. For each piece of equipment, we will cover major parts, start-up, operation, shutdown, maintenance, and safety.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This two-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of pipelines within California’s water distribution systems. It covers fundamental operations, installation methods adapted to diverse regions and commonly used materials. The course also introduces California’s stringent regulatory standards. It is ideal for professionals involved in pipeline installation, maintenance or system operations.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.