Wisconsin Pipelines - At Your Pace Online

This course highlights how pipeline safety connects to larger environmental and public health goals across Wisconsin communities.

It also breaks down the roles played by local, state and federal agencies in ensuring safe water delivery. Maintenance is covered through real-world examples, giving learners a clear look at the kinds of tasks they’re likely to face in the field.

Instead of a traditional exam, interactive knowledge checks are used throughout the course to support retention and prepare learners for on-the-job application.

Course ID(s): bhgd-adnv

Approved By: Department of Natural Resources - Operator Certification Program

Pipelines
- 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
  - View Additional Activities
    - 09. Maintenance
    - 10. Safety
    - 11. Environmental Concerns
    - 12. Conclusion
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement
- Guaranteed Next Business Day Reporting

Instructor Bio

Ralph Stevens

Ralph Stevens is a water Subject Matter Expert, licensed in California, Nevada and Arizona as a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Ralph has worked in wastewater for almost 50 years, starting as an operator in a wastewater treatment plant and serving most recently as the Maintenance Reliability Supervisor for the Clark County Water Reclamation District. He is a certified Class Trainer for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and has served as the Operations and Maintenance Chairperson for the same organization. He has won a number of awards for his work, including CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Person of the Year (2015), Safety Plant of the Year (2017), and the WEF Burke Safety Award (2019). Ralph goes out of his way to help and protect staff and the environment.