Georgia Water Operator Continuing Education

The Georgia 24-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class I licensees. In this comprehensive package, we dive into technical topics with the included courses:

• Wastewater Treatment Processes
• Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection
• Introduction to Water Technology
• Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)
• Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
• Basic Electrical Concepts
• Pump Installation and Maintenance
• Valve Maintenance and Selection
• Piping Systems Part 1
• Piping Systems Part 2
• Pumps Part 1
• Pumps Part 2
• Membrane Processes
• Coagulation and Flocculation
• Meters, Valves and Hydrants
• Disinfection

The Georgia 18-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class II licensees. In this comprehensive package, we dive into technical topic and include the following courses:

• Pump Installation and Maintenance
• Piping Systems Part 1
• Piping Systems Part 2
• Basic Electrical Concepts
• Valve Maintenance and Selection
• Pumps Part 1
• Pumps Part 2
• Introduction to Water Technology
• Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)
• Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection

The Georgia 12-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class III licensees. In this comprehensive package, we dive into the following courses:

• Introduction to Water Technology
• Pumps: Part 1
• Pumps: Part 2
• Valve Maintenance and Selection
• Pump Installation and Maintenance
• Piping Systems Part 1
• Piping Systems Part 2

The Georgia 6-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class IV licensees. In this comprehensive package, we dive into the following courses:

• Introduction to Water Technology
• Pumps: Part 1
• Pumps: Part 2

This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 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 will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

This course equips electricians and other workers exposed to electrical hazards with knowledge needed to apply safety requirements from the NFPA 70E. We start by detailing the arrangement, scope, and purpose of the document, as well as define common terms. Then, we discuss securing an electrically safe work condition, lockout/tagout, energized work, grounding electrical equipment, arc flash and more. In summary, we clarify NFPA 70E safety practices used in the electrical industry. This course has no prerequisites.

This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

A membrane is a sheet of natural or synthetic material that is partially permeable to substances in solution. Membranes are used in various methods of water treatment. Students who take our Membrane Processes course will learn the uses and types of membrane processes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and electrodialysis reversal.

This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

Our Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection course will introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses, and types of advanced oxidation and UV processes including ozonation and ultraviolet treatment.

This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

Coagulation refers to the process of using chemicals that collect contaminants in water, creating larger particles that are easier to remove. Flocculation is the process of mixing these chemicals in the water to ensure higher rate of contact between coagulants and contaminates. In this course, we'll delve into the details of this fascinating water treatment process.

This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

Discover how meters, valves and hydrants play vital roles in the delivery of safe drinking water to the public.

This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

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 will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

Our Disinfection course focuses on the critical role that pathogen destruction and inactivation plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets EPA standards.

This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.

This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.