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Minnesota Water Operator Continuing Education

The continuing education courses presented here are the key to an effective education and a successful renewal of a water operator certificate. The Minnesota Department of Health has approved these courses to count toward the hours of training a water operator is required to take in order to renew their certificate.

Some of our Minnesota 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.

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MN 32-Hour Package for Class A Operators

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Save on this 32-hour package for Class A Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:

  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Piping Systems Part 1
  • Piping Systems Part 2
  • Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)
  • Introduction to Water Technology
  • Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
  • Fluid Mechanics

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$200

MN 24-Hour Package for Class B Operators

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Save on this 24-hour package for Class B Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:

  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Piping Systems Part 1
  • Piping Systems Part 2
  • Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$125

MN 16-Hour Package for Class C Operators

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Save on this 16-hour package for Class C Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:

  • Introduction to Water Technology
  • Pumps Part 1
  • Pumps Part 2
  • Fluid Mechanics

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$64

MN Pumps: Part 2

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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.

$64

MN Introduction to Water Technology

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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.

$64

MN Pumps: Part 1

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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.

$64

MN Piping Systems: Part 2

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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.

$64

MN Piping Systems: Part 1

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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.

$60

MN 8-Hour Package for Class D Operators

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Save on this 8-hour package for Class D Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:

  • Introduction to Water Technology
  • Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
  • Fluid Mechanics

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$53

MN Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)

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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.

$21

MN Fluid Mechanics

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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.

$20

MN Membrane Processes - 2 Contact Hours

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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.

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$20

MN Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection - 2 Contact Hours

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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.

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$20

MN Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators - 2 Contact Hours

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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.

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What are the CE requirements for Minnesota water operators?

DRINKING WATER

The continuing education requirements for professional growth of a MN water operator needs to be completed every 3 years. The number of approved contact hours required to renew depends on the class of certificate held.

  • Class A - 32 contact hours
  • Class B - 24 contact hours
  • Class C - 16 contact hours
  • Class D - 8 contact hours
  • Class E - 4 contact hours

At least 50% of the hours must be directly related to water operations.

Our courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Health and will meet your mandatory training needs.

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