Connecticut Water Operator Continuing Education
The continuing education courses presented here are the key to an effective education and a successful renewal of a water operator certificate. The Connecticut Bureau of Water Management has approved these courses to count toward the hours of training a water operator is required to take in order to renew their certificate.
6-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators
6h course
Save with our 6 Hour Package for Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following courses:
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Fluid Mechanics
CT Wastewater Treatment Processes
5h course
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.
CT Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
5h course
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.
CT Piping Systems: Part 1
5h course
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.
CT Piping Systems: Part 2
5h course
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.
CT Pumps: Part 1
5h course
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.
CT Pumps: Part 2
5h course
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.
CT Introduction to Water Technology
5h course
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 WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.
CT Fluid Mechanics
1h course
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.
What are the requirements to renew a Connecticut water operator certificate?
WASTEWATER
Connecticut Wastewater Operators are required to complete 0.6 continuing education units (6 hours) for renewal every year.
Class I, II, III, and IV operator certifications all require 6 hours of continuing education every year, although the certification does not expire until the operator leaves the field for over two years.
Courses approved by the Bureau of Water Management.