Ohio 12-Hour Package for Class 1 Water Operators

This 12-hour package is approved in Ohio for Class 1 Water Operators. This package includes the following approved courses:

Pump Installation and Maintenance - 3 hours
Storage Tanks - 2 hours
Water Distribution Systems - 2 hours
Water Utility Management - 5 hours

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: All Operators

Course ID(s): OEPA-B88931248-OM, OEPA-B881075917-OM, OEPA-B881047383-OM, OEPA-B881047388-X

Approved By: Environmental Protection Agency - Operator Certification

12-Hour Package for Class 1 Water Operators

Pump Installation and Maintenance [52 Activities]
- 01. Force and Work
- 02. Power and Horsepower
- 03. Energy
- 04. Velocity and Acceleration
- 05. Static Suction Lift
- 06. Pressure Losses: Friction and Vapor Pressure
- 07. Available and Required Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- 08. Checking Pump Capacity and Pumping Hot Water
- 09. Computing Pump Power Requirements and Effects of Operational Factors
- 10. Priming a Pump
- 11. Uses and Types of Packing and Seals
- 12. Packing
- 13. Selecting Packing Material
- 14. Removing Old Packing
- 15. Installing New Packing
- 16. Testing New Packing and Packing Precautions
- 17. Mechanical Seals
- 18. Mechanical Seals Versus Packing
- 19. Types of Mechanical Seals
- 20. Installing Mechanical Seals
- 21. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Packing and Seals
- 22. Installing the Pump and Preparing the Foundation
- 23. Fabricated Steel Baseplates
- 24. Checking Shaft Alignment and Grouting the Baseplate
- 25. Mounting Pump and Motor Separately
- 26. Compensating for Heat and Installing Auxiliary Pump Drives
- 27. Maintaining Centrifugal Pumps
- 28. Inspecting Packing, Seals, and Bearings
- 29. Motor and Drive
- 30. Avoiding Common Pump Problems
- 31. Cavitation
- 32. Ring Seizure
- 33. Overheating
- 34. Pump Operation
- 35. Scheduling Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 36. Preparation, Work Areas, and Rigging
- 37. Moving a Pump
- 38. Disassembling a Pump
- 39. Inspecting Pump Parts
- 40. Checking Clearances
- 41. Reassembling a Pump
- 42. Reinstalling a Pump
- 43. Types of Rotary Pumps
- 44. Gear-Type and Vane-Type Rotary Pumps
- 45. Axial-Flow Pumps
- 46. Installing Rotary Pumps
- 47. Aligning Pump and Piping
- 48. Direction of Rotation
- 49. Pump Start-Up
- 50. Maintaining Rotary Pumps
- 51. Scheduling Inspections and Maintenance
- 52. Troubleshooting Rotary Pumps
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
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
Pump Installation and Maintenance - Certificate of Achievement
Storage Tanks - Certificate of Achievement
Water Distribution Systems - Certificate of Achievement
Water Utility Management - Certificate of Achievement
Guaranteed Next-Day Reporting