The courses here at AYPO Tech provide valuable information that will help water operators in Indiana to be more effective and successful. The available courses are approved by the State to provide the hours of education water operators need to renew their licenses.
To renew an Indiana water treatment plant or a water distribution system operator's certificate you must complete the required number of continuing education hours prior to renewal:
At least 70% of the contact hours must be from the Technical category. All AYPOTech's courses listed below are approved as Technical and can help you renew your certificate(s).
IN 30 Hour CE Package |
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| 30 Hour Course | $ 275.00 |
This 30 Hour CE Package is built for water operators with grades WT 4, WT 5 or WT 6. This package includes: Surface Water, Source Water, Disinfection, Corrosion, Membrane, Water Distribution Overview, Pipelines, Meters, Storage Tank, Wells and Water Distribution Quality.
IN 25 Hour CE Package |
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| 25 Hour Course | $ 225.00 |
This 25 Hour CE Package is built for water operators with grades WT 4, WT 5 or WT 6. This package includes: Surface Water, Source Water, Disinfection, Corrosion, Membrane, Pipelines, Meters, Storage Tank, Wells and Water Distribution Quality.
IN 21 CE Hour Package |
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| 21 Hour Course | $ 190.00 |
This 21 hour package is built for Grade WT 3 operators. The package includes: Surface Water Treatment Plant Operators (3), Source Water Issues & Pretreatment (2.5), Sedimentation & Filtration (3), Coagulation & Flocculation (3), Disinfection (2.5), Corrosion Control (3), Adv. Oxidation & UV Disinfection (2) and Membrane Processes (2).
IN 15 Hour CE Package |
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| 15 Hour Course | $ 140.00 |
This 15 hour package is built for Grade WT 2 operators. The package includes: Surface Water Treatment Plant Operators (3), Source Water Issues & Pretreatment (2.5), Coagulation & Flocculation (3), Disinfection (2.5), Adv. Oxidation & UV Disinfection (2) and Membrane Processes (2).
IN 10 Hour CE Package |
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| 10 Hour Course | $ 95.00 |
This 10 hour package is built for Grade WT 1 operators. The package includes: Surface Water Treatment Plant Operators (3), Corrosion Control (3), Adv. Oxidation & UV Disinfection (2) and Membrane Processes (2).
IN Water Distribution System Operation Overview (4.5 Hrs) |
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| 4.5 Hour Course | $ 45.00 |
This course will fulfill 4.5 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
This course will provide an overview of water distribution system operation. You will learn the basics of the entire water distribution system as we cover topics such as pipeline operations, pumps and motors, meters, valves and hydrants, SCADA systems, and much more.
IN Coagulation and Flocculation - 3 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 3 Hour Course | $ 30.00 |
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Indiana 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.
IN Meters Valves and Hydrants (3 Hrs) |
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| 3 Hour Course | $ 30.00 |
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
Discover how meters, valves and hydrants play vital roles in the delivery of safe drinking water to the public.
IN Sedimentation and Filtration - 3 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 3 Hour Course | $ 30.00 |
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
Our Sedimentation and Filtration course focuses on the role that particle removal plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets EPA standards.
IN Pipelines (3 Hrs) |
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| 3 Hour Course | $ 30.00 |
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
In our Pipelines course, students will discover the many important factors of operating, installing or maintaining a water distribution pipeline system.
IN Surface Water Treatment Plant Operations - 3 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 3 Hour Course | $ 30.00 |
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
This course will provide an overview of surface water treatment plant operations. You will learn about surface water treatment regulations, and the basics of treatment processes, coagulation and flocculation, filtration, disinfection, corrosion control, and much more.
IN Corrosion Control - 3 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 3 Hour Course | $ 30.00 |
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
In our Corrosion Control course you will learn about the effects of corrosion on a water distribution system, the effects of contamination due to corrosion, and corrosion mitigation techniques.
IN Distribution System Water Quality Issues (2.5 Hrs) |
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| 2.5 Hour Course | $ 25.00 |
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
AYPO's Distribution System Water Quality Issues course will introduce to water operators the many issues that must be present in order to achieve and maintain a safe and high-quality water supply in a distribution system.
IN Groundwater Wells (2.5 Hrs) |
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| 2.5 Hour Course | $ 25.00 |
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
Our Groundwater Wells course is designed to introduce and cover the basic components and operation of groundwater wells along with the fundamentals of maintaining safe drinking water from this types of water source.
IN Pumps and Motors (2.5 Hrs) |
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| 2.5 Hour Course | $ 25.00 |
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
Pumps and Motors is a course that details the types, components of and the proper maintenance steps for water pumps and the motors that drive them.
IN Disinfection - 2.5 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 2.5 Hour Course | $ 25.00 |
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Indiana 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.
IN Source Water Issues and PreTreatment - 2.5 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 2.5 Hour Course | $ 25.00 |
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
Whether your water comes from a lake, stream or groundwater basin, understanding your source is the first step in providing safe drinking water. This course outlines the various source water types and the important role they play.
IN Membrane Processes - 2 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 2 Hour Course | $ 20.00 |
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Indiana 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.
IN Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection - 2 Technical Contact Hours |
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| 2 Hour Course | $ 20.00 |
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Indiana 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.
IN Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators (2 Hrs) |
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| 2 Hour Course | $ 20.00 |
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.
IN Storage Tank Facilities (2 Hrs) |
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| 2 Hour Course | $ 20.00 |
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Indiana water operators.
AYPO's Storage Tank Facilities course focuses on the types of storage facilities, functions of and maintenance of the tanks that store water for efficient delivery to the public.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5075 August 29, 2014 Four Point Five (4.5)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved four point five (4.5) technical contact hours for the "Water Distribution System Operation Overview"· to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5075 August 29, 2014 Two (2)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved two(2) technical contact hours for the "Storage Tank Facilities" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5073 August 29, 2014 Two Point Five (2.5)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved two point five (2.5) technical contact hours for the "Pumps and Motors" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5073 August 29, 2014 Three (3)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved three (3) technical contact hours for the "Pipelines" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5071 August 29, 2014 Three (3)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved three (3) technical contact hours for the "Meters, Valves and Hydrants" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5070 August 29, 2014 Two Point (2.5)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved two point five (2.5) technical contact hours for the "Groundwater Wells" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5069 August 29, 2014 Two Point (2.5)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved two point five (2.5) technical contact hours for the "Distribution System Water Quality Issues" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
IDEM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We Protect Hoosiers and Our Environment
100 N. Senate Avenue· Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 451-6027 • (317) 232-8603 • www.idem.IN.gov
Michael R. Pence - Governor Thomas W. Easterly - Commissioner
WATER WORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (INDIANA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE APPROVAL NOTICE
66-34
Mike Melvin
At Your Own Pace
1607 Williams Hwy, #6
Grants Pass, OR 97527
PWST14-5069 August 29, 2014 Two (2)Technical
CE Approval Number Date Issued Contact Hours
You are hereby notified that the Drinking Water Branch, Office of Water Quality, has approved two (2) technical contact hours for the "Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators" to be given on various dates in 2014 thru 2016. This Indiana drinking water approval number should be used by all individuals seeking Indiana drinking water continuing education credits for this training. Please insure that all fields marked as "required" on the credit report, including the date(s) or the date range(s) of attendance, are generated by your organization's attendance tracking methods.
In accordance with 327 lAC 8-12-7.6 (a)(b)(c):
All training providers must maintain records on: the date of the training, the names of all individuals attending the training session, length of the session, the instructor's name, the program content, and the organization sponsoring the training. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. Training providers must submit a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the course. These records shall be maintained for a five (5) year period. The form for submitting proof of attendance will be supplied by the Commissioner. The form will contain the following: 1) name of course; 2) name of individual attending course; and, 3) date of course.
Any change in instructor or course presentation will require reevaluation.
Please complete the enclosed Continuing Education Credit Report Form for any Indiana drinking water operators requesting continuing education credit for this course. This form must be signed or initialed by the instructor/training provider. Submit these forms and a copy of the attendance roster to: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, OWQ Drinking Water Branch, Mail Code 66-34 Attn: Judy Sullivan,100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 within thirty (30) days of completion of the approved course.
