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.
Drinking Water
IN 30 Hour CE Package
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.
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN 25 Hour CE Package
This 25 Hour CE Package is built for grade 3 water operators. This package includes: Surface Water, Source Water, Disinfection, Corrosion, Membrane, Pipelines, Meters, Storage Tank, Wells and Water Distribution Quality.
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN 15 Hour CE Package
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).
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN 10 Hour CE Package
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).
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Pumps: Part 1
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.
IN Piping Systems: Part 1
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.
IN Introduction to Water Technology
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.
IN Piping Systems: Part 2
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.
IN Pumps: Part 2
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.
IN Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)
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 is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Water Distribution System Operation Overview (4.5 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN 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 DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
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.
IN Meters Valves and Hydrants (3 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Surface Water Treatment Plant Operations (3 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Coagulation and Flocculation (3 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Sedimentation and Filtration (3 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Corrosion Control (3 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Pipelines (3 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Groundwater Wells (2.5 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Distribution System Water Quality Issues (2.5 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Pumps and Motors (2.5 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Source Water Issues and PreTreatment (2.5 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Disinfection (2.5 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Storage Tank Facilities (2 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection (2 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Membrane Processes (2 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators (2 Hrs)
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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
IN Fluid Mechanics
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
30-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators
Save with our 30-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following courses:
- Wastewater Treatment Processes
- Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
15-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators
Save with our 15-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following courses:
- Wastewater Treatment Processes
- Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
- Introduction to Water Technology
IN Piping Systems: Part 2
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.
IN Piping Systems: Part 1
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.
IN Introduction to Water Technology
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.
IN Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
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.
IN Wastewater Treatment Processes
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.
IN Pumps: Part 1
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.
IN Pumps: Part 2
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.
IN Fluid Mechanics
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.
License Renewal Deadline: June 30th, every three years
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.
License Renewal Deadline: June 30th, every 2 years.
- 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.
