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Indiana Water Operator Continuing Education

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.  Once you finish your course, we provide an official certificate of completion for your records. Learn more about our state reporting service here.

Drinking Water

$275 TOP SELLER

IN 30-Hour Package for Grade WT 4, WT 5, WT 6 Operators

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Save with this 30-hour package for WT 4, WT 5, WT 6 Operators which includes all content required for certificate renewal. Approved courses include:

  • Introduction to Water Technology
  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Piping Systems Part 1
  • Piping Systems Part 2
  • Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
$225

IN 25-Hour Package for Grade WT 3 Operators

clock hour icon 25h course

Save with this 25-hour package for WT 3 Operators which includes all content required for certificate renewal. Approved courses include:

  • Introduction to Water Technology
  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Piping Systems Part 1
  • Piping Systems Part 2
$140

IN 15-Hour Package for Grade DSM, DSL, WT 2 Operators

clock hour icon 15h course

Save with this 15-hour package for DSM, DSL, WT 2 Operators which includes all content required for certificate renewal. Approved courses include:

  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Introduction to Water Technology
$95

IN 10-Hour Package for FSO, DSS, WT 1 Operators

clock hour icon 10h course

Save with this 10-hour package for FSO, DSS, WT 1 Operators which includes all content required for certificate renewal. Approved courses include:

  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
$59

IN Introduction to Water Technology

clock hour icon 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

$59

IN Pumps: Part 2

clock hour icon 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

$59

IN Pumps: Part 1

clock hour icon 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

$59

IN Piping Systems: Part 2

clock hour icon 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

$59

IN Piping Systems: Part 1

clock hour icon 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

$59

IN Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)

clock hour icon 5h course

Drinking water operators in Indiana who take this course will get 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 PPE review, GFCI protection, controller equipment maintenance, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

$35

IN Pump Installation and Maintenance

clock hour icon 3.50h 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’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

 

$35

IN Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection

clock hour icon 3.50h course

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 OPERATORS only.

$19

IN Fluid Mechanics

clock hour icon 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only. 

Wastewater

$299

30-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators

clock hour icon 30h course

Save with this 30-hour package for Class C, D, III and IV Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following approved courses:

  • Pumps: Part 1
  • Pumps: Part 2
  • Piping Systems: Part 1
  • Piping Systems: Part 2
  • Wastewater Treatment Processes
  • Maintaining Wastewater Equipment

This package is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$149

15-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators

clock hour icon 15h course

Save with this 15-hour package for Class A, B, I and II Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following approved courses:

  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Wastewater Treatment Processes

This package is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$79

IN 8-Hour Package for Class A-SO, I-SP Wastewater Operators

clock hour icon 8h course

Save with this 8-hour package intended for Class A-SO and I-SP wastewater operators. This package includes technical and general hours through the following courses:

  • Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators.
$59

IN Maintaining Wastewater Equipment

clock hour icon 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.

$59

IN Wastewater Treatment Processes

clock hour icon 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.

$59

IN Introduction to Water Technology

clock hour icon 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.

$59

IN Pumps: Part 2

clock hour icon 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.

$59

IN Pumps: Part 1

clock hour icon 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.

$59

IN Piping Systems: Part 2

clock hour icon 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.

$59

IN Piping Systems: Part 1

clock hour icon 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.

$20

IN Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators

clock hour icon 2h course

This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for wastewater operators.

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

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$19

IN Fluid Mechanics

clock hour icon 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 CE requirements for Indiana water operators?

DRINKING WATER

Indiana Drinking Water Operators are required to complete 10-30 continuing education hours for renewal every three years, depending on license type.

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:

  • Grade FSO, DSS, WT 1 = 10 contact hours
  • Grade DSM, DSL, WT 2 = 15 contact hours
  • Grade WT 3 = 25 contact hours
  • Grade WT 4, WT 5, WT 6 = 30 contact hours

At least 70% of the contact hours must be from the Technical category. All AYPOTech's courses listed above are approved as Technical and can help you renew your certificate(s).

Drinking Water courses are approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

 

WASTEWATER

Indiana Wastewater Operators are required to complete 8-30 continuing education hours for renewal every two years, depending on license type.

  • Class A-SO and I-SP = 8 contact hours
  • Class A, B, I and II = 15 contact hours
  • Class C, D, III and IV = 30 contact hours

For all license types, at least 70% of the hours must be in technical subjects.

Wastewater courses are approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Office of Water Quality.

State Of Indiana Water Operator License Renewal Deadlines

  • Drinking Water: Your license expires on June 30, every three years. The year depends on the original licensure year.
  • Wastewater: Your license expires on June 30, every two years. The year depends on the original licensure year.
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