Louisiana 16-Hour Package for Water Operators

This 16-hour package is intended for Louisiana water operators with one or two certifications. The following approved courses are included:

Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) - 8 hours
Fluid Mechanics - 1 hour
Water Distribution Systems - 2 hours
Water Utility Management - 5 hours

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: Water, Wastewater

Course ID(s): 68991, 68990, 69002, 69004

Approved By: Department of Health And Hospitals - Center For Environmental Health

16-Hour Package for Water Operators

Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
- Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 1 [25 Activities]
  - 01. Article 90: Sections 90.1, 90.2, 90.3
  - 02. Article 90: Sections 90.4, 90.5, 90.6
  - 03. Article 100 Definitions
  - 04. Article 105, Application of Safety-Related Work Practices and Procedures
  - 05. Article 110, General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
  - 06. Section 110.3, Electrical Safety Program.
  - 07. Section 110.4, Training Requirements.
  - 08. Section 110.5 Host and Contract Employers?? Responsibilities.
  - 09. Section 110.6, Test Instruments and Equipment.
  - 10. Section 110.7(A)&(B), ?Portable Cord- and-Plug-Connected Electric Equipment.
  - 11. Section 110.7(C)-(F), ?Portable Cord- and-Plug-Connected Electric Equipment.
  - 12. Section 110.8, Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection.
  - 13. Sections 110.8, Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection. 110.9 Overcurrent Protection Modification. 110.10 Equipment Use.
  - 14. Article 120, Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
  - 15. Section 120.2, Lockout/Tagout Program.
  - 16. Section 120.3, Lockout/Tagout Principles.
  - 17. Section 120.4, Lockout/Tagout Equipment.
  - 18. Section 120.5 Lockout/Tagout Procedures PART-I.
  - 19. Section 120.5 Lockout/Tagout Procedures PART-II.
  - 20. Section 120.6, Process for Establishing and Verifying an Electrically Safe Work Condition.
  - 21. Article 130: Work Involving Electrical Hazards
  - 22. Section 130.5, Arc Flash Risk Assessment.
  - 23. Section 130.7(C)(1) through (C)(8), Personal and Other Protective Equipment.
  - 24. Section 130.7(C)(9) through (C)(15), Personal and Other Protective Equipment.
  - 25. Section 130.7(C). Personal Protective Equipment (Tables).
- Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 2 [25 Activities]
  - 01. Section 130.7(D). Other Protective Equipment.
  - 02. Section 130.8(A)-(D). Other Precautions for Personnel Activities.
  - 03. Section 130.8(E) (N). Other Precautions for Personnel Activities.
  - 04. Section 130.8(O). Alerting Techniques.
  - 05. Section 130.9, Work Within the Limited Approach Boundary or Arc Flash Boundary of Overhead Lines
  - 06. CHAPTER 2, SAFETY-RELATED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
  - 07. Article 205, General (Requirements)
  - 08. Article 210, Substations, Switchgear Assemblies, Switchboards, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, and Disconnect Switches
  - 09. Article 215, Premises Wiring
  - 10. Article 220, Controller Equipment
  - 11. Article 225, Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  - 12. Article 230, Rotating Equipment
  - 13. Article 235, Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  - 14. Article 240: Batteries and Battery Rooms
  - 15. Article 245, Portable Electric Tools and Equipment
  - 16. Article 250, Personal Safety and Protective Equipment
  - 17 CHAPTER 3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
  - 18. Article 310, Safety-Related Work Practices for Electrolytic Cells.
  - 19. Article 320, Safety Requirements Related to Batteries and Battery Rooms.
  - 20. Article 330, Safety-Related Work Practices: Lasers
  - 21. Article 340, Safety-Related Work Practices: Power Electronic Equipment.
  - 22. Article 350, Safety-Related Work Requirements: Research and Development Laboratories
  - 23. Article 360, Safety-Related Requirements for Capacitors.
  - 24. Informative Annex A, Informative Publications.
  - 25. Informative Annex J, Energized Electrical Work Permit.
Fluid Mechanics [11 Activities]
- 01. Definition of a Fluid
- 02. Fluids Distribute Forces
- 03. Definition of Pressure
- 04. Measuring Pressure
- 05. Sources of Fluid Pressure
- 06. Gauge Verses Absolute Pressure
- 07. Liquid Seeks Its Own Level
- 08. Velocity Head Verses Static Pressure
- 09. The Bernoulli Effect and Venturi Applications
- 10. Friction Head
- 11. The Siphon
Water Distribution Systems [12 Activities]
- 01. Introduction
- 02. Topologies
- 03. Pipeline Operation
- 04. Meters, Valves, and Hydrants
- 05. Pumps and Motors
- 06. Storage Tanks & Facilities
- 07. Fire Protection
- 08. SCADA Systems
- 09. EPA Regulations and Groundwater Rule
- 10. Maintenance
- 11. Potential System Problems
- 12. Distribution System Water Quality Issues
Water Utility Management
- Successful Water Utilities Management: Theories and Planning [10 Activities]
  - 01. Introduction to Water Utility Management
  - 02. Characteristics of Successful Water Utility Management
  - 03. Management Theories
  - 04. Problems Associated with Management: Overview
  - 05. Problems Associated with Management: Planning
  - 06. Problems Associated with Management: Risk Assessment
  - 07. Risk Management
  - 08. Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Overview
  - 09. Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Self-Assessment
  - 10. Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Organizational Culture
- Practical Approaches to Utility Management [7 Activities]
  - 01. Overview (Practical Approaches to Utility Management)
  - 02. Lean Techniques
  - 03. Additional Resources and Tools: Overview
  - 04. Additional Resources and Tools: Effective Utilities Management (EUM)
  - 05. Additional Resources and Tools: Case Studies
  - 06. Continual Improvement Management
  - 07. Reliability
- Workplace Safety: Requirements and Resources [7 Activities]
  - 01. Overview of Workplace Safety
  - 02. Hazardous Materials and Environmental Risks
  - 03. Workplace Hazards
  - 04. Safety Recommendations
  - 05. Safety Requirements
  - 06. Safety Resources
  - 07. Conclusion

Course Completion

Mandatory Questionnaire
Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) - Certificate of Achievement
Fluid Mechanics - Certificate of Achievement
Water Distribution Systems - Certificate of Achievement
Water Utility Management - Certificate of Achievement