Maine 18-Hour Package for Class II Operators

Save with this 18-hour package that includes courses approved for Class II operators in Maine. Includes:

Introduction to Water Technology (2 hours)
Pumps Part 1 (2 hours)
Pumps Part 2 (2 hours)
Piping Systems Part 1 (2 hours)
Piping Systems Part 2 (2 hours)
Fluid Mechanics (1 hour)
Water Utility Management (5 hours)
Storage Tanks (2 hours)

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

IACET CEUs

These courses gives you the opportunity to earn IACET CEUs through our parent company Certus. As an IACET Accredited Provider, Certus offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. To earn IACET CEUs, you must:

- Complete all lessons in the course,
- Correctly answer every quiz question posed through the course, and
- Complete the course evaluation.

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: Drinking Water

CEUs: 1.8

Course ID(s): 23-2021, 22-2021, 26-2021, 25-2021, 24-2021, 21-2021, 064-2025, 129-2025

Approved By: Department of Health And Human Services - Drinking Water

18-Hour Package for Class II Operators

Introduction to Water Technology [51 Activities]
- 01. The Water Cycle
- 02. Precipitation
- 03. Surface Runoff
- 04. Groundwater
- 05. Lots of Water, but…
- 06. Water Use
- 07. Industrial Use
- 08. Agricultural Use and Waste
- 09. Beginning of Waterworks
- 10. Centuries of Neglect
- 11. Water Treatment - Beginning to Today
- 12. Collecting Surface and Ground Water
- 13. Transmission of Water
- 14. Why Treat the Supply Water?
- 15. Types of Treatment
- 16. Treatment in the Treatment Plant and Distribution
- 17. Collecting Wastewater
- 18. Treating Wastewater
- 19. Primary Treatment
- 20. Secondary Treatment
- 21. Tertiary Treatment
- 22. Basic Properties of Water
- 23. The Color of Water
- 24. Measuring Water Color
- 25. Taste and Odor of Water
- 26. The Temperature of Water
- 27. Solids in Water
- 28. Total Solids in Water
- 29. Volatile and Fixed Solids
- 30. Turbidity and Suspended Matter
- 31. Electrical Conductivity
- 32. Atoms and Molecules
- 33. Acids, Bases, and Salts
- 34. The Ionization of Water
- 35. Alkalinity
- 36. Acidity
- 37. Hardness of Water
- 38. Other Unwanted Chemicals
- 39. Dissolved Oxygen
- 40. Pathogenicity
- 41. Disinfection
- 42. Stabilization of Organic Matter
- 43. Biochemical Oxygen Demand
- 44. Factors Affecting Growth
- 45. The Food Chain and Living Things
- 46. Bacteria
- 47. Environmental Classifications of Bacteria
- 48. Bacteria in Treatment Plants
- 49. Viruses
- 50. Algae
- 51. Protozoa and Higher Organisms
Pumps Part 1 [42 Activities]
- 01. The Development of Pumps
- 02. Pumping Systems
- 03. Water Pumping Systems
- 04. Chemical Pumping Systems
- 05. Waste Pumping Systems
- 06. High-Viscosity Material Pumping Systems
- 07. Solid Pumping Systems
- 08. Pumping Terminology
- 09. Calculating Total Head
- 10. Horsepower Calculations
- 11. Total Energy vs Available NPSH
- 12. Available NPSH vs Required NPSH
- 13. Pump Performance Curves
- 14. Head Capacity Curves
- 15. Curve Families
- 16. Pump Selection
- 17. Centrifugal Pumps
- 18. Pump Part Definitions
- 19. End-Suction Casing Configurations
- 20. Split-Case Centrifugal Pumps
- 21. Double-Volume Pumps
- 22. Impeller Types
- 23. Wear Rings
- 24. Shafts, Bearings, and Sleeves
- 25. Turbine Pumps Overview and Lineshaft Turbines
- 26. Can Turbines
- 27. Submersible Turbines
- 28. Flow Patterns
- 29. Axial-Flow Propeller Pumps
- 30. Mixed-Flow Propeller Pumps
- 31. Special Propeller Pumps and Turbine Pump Construction
- 32. Vertical Turbine Pump Application
- 33. Regenerative Turbine Pumps
- 34. Introduction to Rotary Pumps
- 35. External-Gear Pumps
- 36. Internal-Gear Pumps
- 37. Lobe Pumps
- 38. Screw Pumps
- 39. Vane Pumps
- 40. Rotary Piston Pumps
- 41. Flexible-Members Pumps
- 42. Rotary Pump Installations
Pumps Part 2 [41 Activities]
- 01. Reciprocating Pump Applications
- 02. Reciprocating Pump Parts
- 03. Reciprocating Pump Classifications
- 04. Steam-Driven Pump Operation
- 05. Power Pump Operations
- 06. Horizontal Plunger Pumps
- 07. Vertical Plunger Pumps
- 08. Air-Driven Pump Operations
- 09. Introduction to Metering Pumps
- 10. Metering Pump Classification
- 11. Plunger and Piston Metering Pumps
- 12. Diaphragm Pumps
- 13. Air-Operated Metering Pumps
- 14. Rotary Metering Pumps
- 15. Handling Difficult Materials
- 16. Chemical Pumps
- 17. Special Chemical Pumps
- 18. Magnetic-Drive Pumps
- 19. Canned-Motor Pumps
- 20. Centrifugal Slurry Pumps
- 21. Pulp-Handling Pumps
- 22. Trash and Sewage Pumps
- 23. Diaphragm Pumps
- 24. Reciprocating Slurry Pumps
- 25. Vortex Pumps
- 26. Pump Sealing Requirements
- 27. Stuffing Boxes
- 28. Packing Materials
- 29. Installing Packing
- 30. Mechanical Seals
- 31. Special Seals
- 32. Pump and Sleeve Bearings
- 33. Antifriction and Special Bearings
- 34. Bearing Lubrication
- 35. Bearing Seals
- 36. Pump Installation and Maintenance
- 37. End-Suction Centrifugal Pumps
- 38. Vertical Turbine Pumps
- 39. Rotary Pumps
- 40. Reciprocating Pumps
- 41. Difficult Material Pumps and Other Maintenance Problems
Piping Systems Part 1 [45 Activities]
- 01. Piping Systems
- 02. Fluids
- 03. Protecting Steam Lines
- 04. Keeping Fluids Clean and Moving
- 05. Piping System Maintenance
- 06. Valves and Fittings
- 07. Pipe Hangers and Supports
- 08. Temperature Effects
- 09. Piping Insulation
- 10. Typical Piping Systems
- 11. Maintenance Considerations
- 12. Pipes
- 13. Pipe Schedules and Other Pipe Codes
- 14. Types of Systems
- 15. Metal Piping and Characteristics of Metals
- 16. Pipe-Manufacturing Methods
- 17. Behavior of Fluids in Piping
- 18. Piping Applications
- 19. Maintenance Considerations
- 20. Joining Pipe
- 21. Nonmetallic Piping Materials
- 22. Concrete Pipe
- 23. Asbestos-Cement Pipe
- 24. Plastic Pipe
- 25. Limitations of Plastic Pipe
- 26. Joining Plastic Pipe
- 27. Maintaining Plastic Pipe
- 28. Glass Pipe
- 29. Maintenance Requirements
- 30. Tubing
- 31. Advantages of Tubing
- 32. Tube Joining
- 33. Types of Tubing
- 34. Tubing Applications
- 35. Plastic Tubing
- 36. Other Applications and Maintenance
- 37. Hoses
- 38. Codes and Sizes
- 39. Hose Classifications
- 40. Hose Terminology
- 41. Reinforced Nonmetallic Hose
- 42. Nonmetallic Hose
- 43. Metallic Hose
- 44. Hose Couplings
- 45. Maintenance
Piping Systems Part 2 [49 Activities]
- 01. Fittings
- 02. Functions of Fittings
- 03. Screwed and Flanged Connections
- 04. Other Fittings
- 05. Welded Connections
- 06. Tube Fittings
- 07. Drawing Symbols
- 08. Valves
- 09. Types of Industrial Valves
- 10. Gate Valves
- 11. Globe Valves
- 12. Needle Valves
- 13. Ball Valves
- 14. Butterfly Valves
- 15. Plug Valves
- 16. Check Valves
- 17. Quick-Opening Valves
- 18. Valve Maintenance and Connections
- 19. Specialized Valves and Diaphragm Valves
- 20. Blowdown Valves
- 21. Pressure-Regulating Valves
- 22. Temperature-Regulating Valves
- 23. Safety Valves
- 24. Relief Valves
- 25. Rupture-Disk Relief Valves
- 26. Reducing Valves
- 27. Other Valves
- 28. Valve Operators
- 29. Magnetic, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Operators
- 30. Remote Control
- 31. General Applications
- 32. Strainers
- 33. Filters
- 34. Steam
- 35. Traps
- 36. Vent Valves
- 37. Trap Maintenance
- 38. Typical Piping System
- 39. Pressure Gauges
- 40. Temperature Gauges
- 41. Rotary Pressure Joints
- 42. Vacuum Breakers
- 43. Accumulators
- 44. Receivers
- 45. Actuators and Intensifiers
- 46. Pneumatic Pressure Line Accessories
- 47. Heat Exchangers
- 48. Wrenches
- 49. Maintenance
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 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
Storage Tanks [14 Activities]
- 01. An Introduction to Storage Tanks and Their Facilities
- 02. Common Types and Classification
- 03. Sizes and Common Materials
- 04. Storage Tank Components
- 05. Basic Operation
- 06. Water Demand
- 07. Regulations and Standards
- 08. Regulations and Standards: Facility and Tank Construction
- 09. General Maintenance
- 10. Disinfection and Sanitation
- 11. Safety
- 12. Security
- 13. Inspections
- 14. Conclusion

Course Completion

Mandatory Questionnaire
Introduction to Water Technology- Certificate of Achievement
Introduction to Water Technology- IACET Certificate of Achievement
Pumps Part 1- Certificate of Achievement
Pumps Part 1- IACET Certificate of Achievement
Pumps Part 2- Certificate of Achievement
Pumps Part 2- IACET Certificate of Achievement
Piping Systems Part 1- Certificate of Achievement
Piping Systems Part 1- IACET Certificate of Achievement
Piping Systems Part 2- Certificate of Achievement
Piping Systems Part 2- IACET Certificate of Achievement
Fluid Mechanics - Certificate of Achievement
Fluid Mechanics - IACET Certificate of Achievement
Water Utility Management- Certificate of Achievement
Water Utility Management- IACET Certificate of Achievement
Storage Tanks- Certificate of Achievement
Storage Tanks- IACET Certificate of Achievement