Michigan Water Operator Continuing Education
The continuing education courses for water operators in Michigan that are presented here on AYPO Tech are designed by experts to provide training that is practical, comprehensive, and insightful. Each course is approved by the state of Michigan, and qualifies as continuing education hours that can be used to fulfil your continuing education requirements.
Some of our Michigan Drinking Water courses give 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.
Introduction to Water Technology
2h 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.
Piping Systems: Part 1
2h 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.
Piping Systems: Part 2
2h 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.
Pumps: Part 1
2h 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.
Pumps: Part 2
2h 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.
What are the CE requirements for Michigan water operators?
DRINKING WATER
Michigan Drinking Water Operators are required to complete 9 - 24 continuing education hours (0.9 - 2.4 CECs), depending on license type, for renewal every three years.
License Renewal Deadline: January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, or Oct 15th, every third year
- Level 1 or 2 = 24 hours or 2.4 CECs (18 hours must be Managerial or Technical)
- Level 3 = 24 hours or 2.4 CECs (12 hours must be Managerial or Technical)
- Level 4 = 12 hours or 1.2 CECs (6 hours must be Managerial or Technical)
- Level 5 = 9 hours or 0.9 CECs (no Managerial or Technical hour requirements)
Courses are approved by the MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Some of our Michigan Drinking Water courses give you the opportunity to earn IACET CEUs through our parent company American Safety Council. As an IACET Accredited Provider, American Safety Council offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Courses are approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.