Virginia 20-Hour Package for Class 1 and 2 Operators

This 20-hour package is intended for Class 1 and 2 Water Operators in Virginia. The package includes the five contact hours pertaining to utility management. The following courses are included:

Introduction to Water Technology - 5 hours
Piping Systems Part 2 - 5 hours
Water Utility Management - 5 hours
Water Distribution Systems - 2 hours
Storage Tanks - 2 hours
Fluid Mechanics - 1 hour

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: All Operators

Approved By: Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation

Fluid Mechanics
- 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
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    - 09. The Bernoulli Effect and Venturi Applications
    - 10. Friction Head
    - 11. The Siphon
Storage Tanks
- 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
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    - 09. General Maintenance
    - 10. Disinfection and Sanitation
    - 11. Safety
    - 12. Security
    - 13. Inspections
    - 14. Conclusion
Water Distribution Systems
- 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
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    - 09. EPA Regulations and Groundwater Rule
    - 10. Maintenance
    - 11. Potential System Problems
    - 12. Distribution System Water Quality Issues
Piping Systems: Part 2
- Piping Systems: Part 2 [49 Activities]
  - 01. Fittings
  - 02. Functions of Fittings
  - 03. Screwed and Flanged Connections
  - 04. Other Fittings
  - 05. Welded Connections
  - 06. Tube Fittings
  - 07. Drawing Symbols
  - 08. Valves
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    - 09. Types of Industrial Valves
    - 10. Gate Valves
    - 11. Globe Valves
    - 12. Needle Valves
    - 13. Ball Valves
    - 14. Butterfly Valves
    - 15. Plug Valves
    - 16. Check Valves
    - 17. Quick-Opening Valves
    - 18. Valve Maintenance and Connections
    - 19. Specialized Valves and Diaphragm Valves
    - 20. Blowdown Valves
    - 21. Pressure-Regulating Valves
    - 22. Temperature-Regulating Valves
    - 23. Safety Valves
    - 24. Relief Valves
    - 25. Rupture-Disk Relief Valves
    - 26. Reducing Valves
    - 27. Other Valves
    - 28. Valve Operators
    - 29. Magnetic, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Operators
    - 30. Remote Control
    - 31. General Applications
    - 32. Strainers
    - 33. Filters
    - 34. Steam
    - 35. Traps
    - 36. Vent Valves
    - 37. Trap Maintenance
    - 38. Typical Piping System
    - 39. Pressure Gauges
    - 40. Temperature Gauges
    - 41. Rotary Pressure Joints
    - 42. Vacuum Breakers
    - 43. Accumulators
    - 44. Receivers
    - 45. Actuators and Intensifiers
    - 46. Pneumatic Pressure Line Accessories
    - 47. Heat Exchangers
    - 48. Wrenches
    - 49. Maintenance
Introduction to Water Technology
- 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
  - View Additional Activities
Module One. Successful Water Utilities Management: Theories and Planning
- Introduction to Water Utility Management [1 Activities]
  - 01. Module One. Successful Water Utilities Management: Theories and Planning
- Quiz #1 (3 questions)
- Characteristics of Successful Water Utility Management [1 Activities]
  - 01. Characteristics of Successful Water Utility Management
- Quiz #2 (3 questions)
- Management Theories [1 Activities]
  - 01. Management Theories
- Quiz #3 (3 questions)
- Problems Associated with Management: Overview [1 Activities]
  - 01. Problems Associated with Management, Overview
- Quiz #4 (1 questions)
- Problems Associated with Management: Planning [1 Activities]
  - 01. Planning
- Quiz #5 (2 questions)
- Problems Associated with Management: Risk Assessment [1 Activities]
  - 01. Risk Assessment
- Quiz #6 (2 questions)
- Risk Management [1 Activities]
  - 01. Risk Management
- Quiz #7 (4 questions)
- Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Overview [1 Activities]
  - 01. Best Practices, Overview
- Quiz #8 (1 questions)
- Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Self-Assessment [1 Activities]
  - 01. Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Self-Assessment
- Quiz #9 (2 questions)
- Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Organizational Culture [1 Activities]
  - 01. Best Practices for Water Utility Management: Organizational Culture
- Quiz #10 (1 questions)
Module Two. Practical Approaches to Utility Management
- Overview (Practical Approaches to Utility Management) [1 Activities]
  - 01. Module Two. Practical Approaches to Utility Management
- Quiz #11 (1 questions)
- Lean Techniques [1 Activities]
  - 01. Lean Techniques
- Quiz #12 (2 questions)
- Additional Resources and Tools: Overview [1 Activities]
  - 01. Additional Resources, Overview
- Quiz #13 (1 questions)
- Additional Resources and Tools: Effective Utilities Management (EUM) [1 Activities]
  - 01. Additional Resources and Tools: Effective Utilities Management (EUM)
- Quiz #14 (2 questions)
- Additional Resources and Tools: Case Studies [1 Activities]
  - 01. Additional Resources and Tools: Case Studies
- Quiz #15 (2 questions)
- Continual Improvement Management [1 Activities]
  - 01. Continual Improvement Management
- Quiz #16 (2 questions)
- Reliability [1 Activities]
  - 01. Reliability
- Quiz #17 (2 questions)
Module Three. Workplace Safety: Requirements and Resources
- Overview of Workplace Safety [1 Activities]
  - 01. Module Three. Workplace Safety
- Quiz #18 (2 questions)
- Hazardous Materials and Environmental Risks [1 Activities]
  - 01. Hazardous Materials and Environmental Risks
- Quiz #19 (2 questions)
- Workplace Hazards [1 Activities]
  - 01. Workplace Hazards
- Quiz #20 (2 questions)
- Safety Recommendations [1 Activities]
  - 01. Safety Recommendations
- Quiz #21 (3 questions)
- Safety Requirements [1 Activities]
  - 01. Safety Requirements
- Quiz #22 (3 questions)
- Safety Resources [1 Activities]
  - 01. Safety Resources
- Quiz #23 (2 questions)
- Conclusion [1 Activities]
  - 01. Conclusion
- Quiz #24 (2 questions)
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- VA Fluid Mechanics - Certificate of Achievement (1 of 6)
- Virginia Storage Tanks - Certificate of Achievement (2 of 6)
- VA Water Distribution Systems - Certificate of Achievement (3 of 6)
- VA Piping Systems: Part 2 - Certificate of Achievement (4 of 6)
- VA Introduction to Water Technology - Certificate of Achievement (5 of 6)
- Virginia Water Utility Management - Certificate of Achievement (6 of 6)