Pennsylvania Water Operator Continuing Education
AYPO Tech has continuing education courses that are approved by the State of Pennsylvania to provide water operators with the continuing education units (CEUs) that they need to renew their license. Courses provided here cover both water treatment and water distribution topics in a way that is informative and interesting.
Some of our Pennsylvania 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.
Wastewater Treatment Processes
2h course
This course provides an overview of wastewater treatment, including the physical separation of solids, chemical treatment processes, biological processes, and solids treatment and disposal.
Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
2h course
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fluid Mechanics
1h course
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.
What are the CE requirements for Pennsylvania water operators?
Water Operators in Pennsylvania must complete between 3 and 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years in order to renew their license.
- Wastewater & Drinking Water Class A, B, & C: First Three Years = 15 hours, Next Three Years = 30 hours
- Wastewater & Drinking Water Class D & E: First Three Years = 8 hours, Next Three Years = 15 hours
- Grandparented (CSSP & NTNC): First Three Years = 8 hours, Next Three Years = 15 hours
- Drinking Water Class Dc: First Three Years = 4 hours, Next Three Years = 9 hours
- Drinking Water Class Dn: First Three Years = 3 hours, Next Three Years = 6 hours
License expiration date is staggered by license type. Your course completion certificate will be available for download after course completion.
Some of our Pennsylvania 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.