Virginia 18-Hour Package for Class 1 and 2 Water Operators

This 18-hour package is intended for Class 1 and 2 Water Operators in Virginia. The following courses are included:

Fluid Mechanics - 1 hour
Introduction to Water Technology - 5 hours
Maintaining Wastewater Equipment - 5 hours
Pipelines - 2 hours
Water Utility Management - 5 hours

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: All Operators

Approved By: Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation

18-Hour Package for Class 1 and 2 Water Operators

Fluid Mechanics [11 Activities]
- 01. Definition of a Fluid
- 02. Fluids Distribute Forces
- 03. Definition of Pressure
- 04. Measuring Pressure
- 05. Sources of Fluid Pressure
- 06. Gauge Verses Absolute Pressure
- 07. Liquid Seeks Its Own Level
- 08. Velocity Head Verses Static Pressure
- 09. The Bernoulli Effect and Venturi Applications
- 10. Friction Head
- 11. The Siphon
Introduction to Water Technology [51 Activities]
- 01. The Water Cycle
- 02. Precipitation
- 03. Surface Runoff
- 04. Groundwater
- 05. Lots of Water, but…
- 06. Water Use
- 07. Industrial Use
- 08. Agricultural Use and Waste
- 09. Beginning of Waterworks
- 10. Centuries of Neglect
- 11. Water Treatment - Beginning to Today
- 12. Collecting Surface and Ground Water
- 13. Transmission of Water
- 14. Why Treat the Supply Water?
- 15. Types of Treatment
- 16. Treatment in the Treatment Plant and Distribution
- 17. Collecting Wastewater
- 18. Treating Wastewater
- 19. Primary Treatment
- 20. Secondary Treatment
- 21. Tertiary Treatment
- 22. Basic Properties of Water
- 23. The Color of Water
- 24. Measuring Water Color
- 25. Taste and Odor of Water
- 26. The Temperature of Water
- 27. Solids in Water
- 28. Total Solids in Water
- 29. Volatile and Fixed Solids
- 30. Turbidity and Suspended Matter
- 31. Electrical Conductivity
- 32. Atoms and Molecules
- 33. Acids, Bases, and Salts
- 34. The Ionization of Water
- 35. Alkalinity
- 36. Acidity
- 37. Hardness of Water
- 38. Other Unwanted Chemicals
- 39. Dissolved Oxygen
- 40. Pathogenicity
- 41. Disinfection
- 42. Stabilization of Organic Matter
- 43. Biochemical Oxygen Demand
- 44. Factors Affecting Growth
- 45. The Food Chain and Living Things
- 46. Bacteria
- 47. Environmental Classifications of Bacteria
- 48. Bacteria in Treatment Plants
- 49. Viruses
- 50. Algae
- 51. Protozoa and Higher Organisms
Maintaining Wastewater Equipment [41 Activities]
- 01. Collection Systems
- 02. Pumping Stations
- 03. Pump Operations
- 04. Pump Types
- 05. Pump Maintenance
- 06. Pump Drive Units
- 07. Piping, Ventilation, and Control Systems
- 08. Level Detection
- 09. Station Operation and Maintenance
- 10. Safety Considerations
- 11. Hand-Cleaned Bar Screens
- 12. Mechanically Cleaned Bar Screens
- 13. Grinders
- 14. Rotating Drum Comminutors
- 15. Stationary Screen Comminutors
- 16. Barminutors
- 17. The Nature of Grit
- 18. Hand-Cleaned Grit Chambers
- 19. Maintaining Hand-Cleaned Grit Chambers
- 20. Detritus Tanks
- 21. Maintaining Detritus Tanks
- 22. Chain and Flight Grit Collectors
- 23. Maintaining Chain and Flight Grit Collectors
- 24. Aerated Grit Chambers and Cyclone Separators
- 25. Maintaining Aerated Grit Chambers
- 26. Sedimentation
- 27. Rectangular Clarifiers
- 28. Scum Removal
- 29. Circular Clarifiers
- 30. Sludge Removal
- 31. Laboratory Testing
- 32. Troubleshooting
- 33. Safety Considerations
- 34. Properties of Flowing Liquids
- 35. Flow Measurement Methods, Including Batch Processes
- 36. Flow Measurement in Open Channels
- 37. Measuring Flow from Freely Discharging Pipes
- 38. Methods of Depth Measurement
- 39. Flow Measurement in Completely Filled Pipes
- 40. Methods of Pressure Measurement
- 41. Maintenance of Flow Measurement Devices
Pipelines [12 Activities]
- 01. Introduction
- 02. Pipeline Composition
- 03. Installation
- 04. Joining
- 05. General Operations
- 06. General Regulations, Overview
- 07. Pressure
- 08. Monitoring and Management
- 09. Maintenance
- 10. Safety
- 11. Environmental Concerns??
- 12. Conclusion
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
Fluid Mechanics - Certificate of Achievement
Introduction to Water Technology - Certificate of Achievement
Maintaining Wastewater Equipment - Certificate of Achievement
Pipelines - Certificate of Achievement
Water Utility Management - Certificate of Achievement