New Jersey Water Operator Continuing Education
The courses here at AYPO Tech provide valuable information that will help water operators in New Jersey 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. Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion, and we will report your hours to the state within 5 business days. Rush reporting available.
New Jersey 36-Hour Package for New Jersey Operators
Save with this 36-hour package for water operators in New Jersey! This package contains courses approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and provides the hours of education water operators need to renew their licenses.
Includes:
- Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection
- Membrane Processes
- Basic Electrical Concepts For Water Operators
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
- Pump Installation and Maintenance
- Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
- Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Fluid Mechanics
New Jersey 18-Hour Package for New Jersey Operators
Save with this 18-hour package for water operators in New Jersey! This package contains courses approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and provides the hours of education water operators need to renew their licenses.
Includes:
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
- Pump Installation and Maintenance
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater, Safety
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
Get an overview of the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. New Jersey water operators will learn about PPE requirements, GFCI protection, controller equipment maintenance, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.
Credit Type: Safety, Water, Wastewater
NJ Water Distribution System Operation Overview - 4 Hours
Water Distribution System Operation Overview is a course designed to give an overview to water treatment and distribution operators of water distribution components. Including: Pipeline operations, Meters, Valves, Hydrants, Pumps and Motors, Groundwater wells, EPA Groundwater rules and Water Quality issues in a distribution system.
Credit Type: Water
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
NJ Pumps and Motors - 2.5 Hours
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.
Credit Type: Water
NJ Pipelines - 2.5 Hours
Pipelines is a course that focuses on the all the components of the pipelines that deliver water, including: pipes, meters, valves, hydrants, pumps and motors, horsepower and SCADA systems. It also covers the EPA groundwater rules and distribution system water quality issues.
Credit Type: Water
NJ Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators - 2 Hours
Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators is a course that covers the fundamental electrical principles that water operators need in their day-to-day operations.
Credit Type: Water
NJ Membrane Processes - 1.5 Hours
Membrane Processes is a course designed to introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses and types of membrane processes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration and electrodialysis reversal.
Credit Type: Water
NJ Disinfection - 2 Hours
Disinfection is a course that focuses on the critical role that pathogen inactivation plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets US EPA standards.
Credit Type: Water
NJ Corrosion Control - 2 Hours
Corrosion Control is a course that focuses on the importance of producing a properly balanced as well as various types of corrosion control methods for the protection of distribution systems.
Credit Type: Water
NJ Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection - 1.5 Hours
Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection is a course designed to introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses and types of advanced oxidation and UV processes including ozonation and ultraviolet treatment.
Credit Type: Water
NJ 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.
Credit Type: Water, Wastewater
What are the CE requirements for New Jersey water operators?
License Types:
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment System (N License)
- Public Wastewater Collection System (C License )
- Public Wastewater Treatment System (S License)
- Public Water Distribution System (W License)
- Public Water Treatment System (T License)
- Very Small Water System (VSWS License)
The number of TCHs required every three years for each license is as follows:
- C-3, C-4, N-3, N-4, S-3, S-4, T-3, T-4, W-3, W-4: 36 hours (maximum of 12 hours will be accepted in Safety related training)
- C-1, C-2, N-1, N-2, S-1, S-2, T-1, T-2, W-1, W-2, CN, NN, NS: 18 hours (maximum of 6 hours will be accepted in Safety related training)
- VSWS: 12 hours (maximum of 4 hours will be accepted in Safety related training)
Courses approved by the Department of Environmental Protection.
The last two digits of the course number show what type of credit each course is approved for:
- -10 is Water Technical Credit
- -11 is Water Safety Credit
- -20 is Wastewater Technical Credit
- -21 is Wastewater Safety Credit
- -30 is Water/Wastewater Technical Credit
- -31 is Water/Wastewater Safety Credit
State Of New Jersey Water Operator License Renewal Deadlines
- A New Jersey Water and Wastewater Operator license renewal must be completed by September 30 every year.