Water Utility Certificate

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Water Operator License Groundwater Production is designed to provide an overview of the origins and sources of groundwater, its physical and chemical characteristics as well as treatment protocols. In addition to these topics, students will discuss considerations for well location, construction issues, and factors related to spring-fed systems versus aquifers. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Water Operator License The Water Distribution course provides students with training approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) from industry professionals ranging from water distribution system hydraulics, mains, and valves to hydrants, pumps, motors, and maintenance issues associated with overall water systems. Participants also receive a refresher surrounding water distribution systems, sources, and specific characteristics of water. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 24 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Water Operator License The Surface Water Production I course utilizes industry professionals to provide information specific to water treatment for public consumption approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Training provided covers water taste and odor considerations, iron and manganese removal, and special water treatment processes. Participants also receive information necessary to become familiar with filtration principles, to include filter types, media, operation, and maintenance. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Water Operator License The Water Laboratory course provides professionals with responsibility for conducting water sample testing in a lab environment with industry standards and best practices as determined through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). During the course participants are required to demonstrate the proper use of all equipment in a lab setting, successfully applying all related safety protocols. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License The Wastewater Treatment course covers practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures. In addition to the information provided about state requirements, participants will learn about the composition and characteristics of wastewater, secondary treatment processes, disinfection of wastewater, and laboratory controls. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License The Wastewater Collection course covers practical aspects of operating and maintaining a wastewater collection system. This course includes instruction in the importance of wastewater collection. During the course, participants learn the regulatory requirements of collection systems and collection system design parameters. Students also learn about the construction of a collection system, the use of lift stations, basic maintenance and operational procedures, industrial waste monitoring, collection system management and solving problems utilizing wastewater collection calculations. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License The Operation of Activated Sludge Plants course covers the fundamentals of biological treatments, the suspended growth process, and activated sludge processes. Also covered during this training is sludge quality indicators and process control indicators. Attendees also receive information designed to help each have a better understanding of plant observations, a return sludge flow control strategy, sludge wasting controls and a dissolved oxygen control strategy. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License The Wastewater Laboratory course provides participants with crucial information specific to the production of reliable data linked to the validity of analytical laboratory and field information gathered during departmental wastewater pollution control activities. The course familiarizes participants with standard wastewater test procedures conducted in a laboratory, such as dissolved oxygen, pH, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, ammonia nitrogen, and chlorine residuals. Participants will also learn to record and report results of each analysis required by the state and federal agencies for wastewater analysis. In addition, participants will learn about various types of laboratory equipment and safety concerns associated with a wastewater lab. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator License WWW203 Pump and Motor Maintenance utilizes the TEEX Mobile Pump and Motor Maintenance trailer to provide students with hands-on training opportunities designed to help them learn more about planning, scheduling, and budgeting maintenance for pump and motor equipment. Additionally, subject matter experts will provide instruction on the pump installation, pump and motor types, lubricants, and related pump and motor safety practices. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator License The Chlorinator Maintenance course provides participants with widely used safety practices for all types of chlorine as well as the proper operation and maintenance of chlorinators. During the course, participants learn both common terminology and basic properties of chlorine, as well as its purpose, use safety, principles, and troubleshooting for multiple systems. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator License The Valve and Hydrant Maintenance course utilizes the TEEX Mobile Valve and Hydrant trailer to provide students with hands-on training opportunities designed to help each plan, schedule, and budget for valve and hydrant maintenance. During the course, students are provided opportunities to explore various types of valves, hydrants, and specialized tools required to help maintain or repair system equipment. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 1 credit hour in the following operator license area(s): – Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator LicenseThe Hazardous Material Awareness online course discusses chemical safety in the workplace and the hazards associated with such materials.  Upon completion of this online awareness-level course, participants will understand these hazards and how to best protect themselves, others, and the environment.NOTE: Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email, a password for access to the course, and a required completion date.  Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 3 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Operator License- Customer Service Inspector Operator License- Landscape Irrigator Operator License- Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank Project Manager Operator License- On-Site Sewage Facilities Operator License- Underground Storage Tank Operator License- Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator License The Confined Space Awareness online course provides participants with a better understanding of the hazards associated with confined space entry and the protective measures to take in a confined space situation. NOTE: Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email, a password for access to the course, and a required completion date. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 1 credit hour in the following operator license area(s): – On-Site Sewage Facilities Operator License- Underground Storage Tanks Operator License- Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator License The Excavation Safety Awareness for Utilities online course provides participants with best practices surrounding protection measures specific to excavation hazards. NOTE: Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email, a password for access to the course, and a required completion date. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 2 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Landscape Irrigator Operator License- Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank Project Manager Operator License- Underground Storage Tank On-Site Supervisor Operator License- Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator License The Work Zone Safety for Utilities online course provides awareness-level training for basic work zone safety principles and for understanding hazards associated with working on near roads in a work zone. NOTE: Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email, a password for access to the course, and a required completion date. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 1 credit hour in the following operator license area(s): – Landscape Irrigator Operator License- Municipal Solid Waste Operator License- On-Site Sewage Facilities Operator License- Underground Storage Tank Operator License- Wastewater Operator License- Water Operator LicenseThe Lockout/Tagout for Utilities online course provides students with critical information surrounding the unexpected energizing or startup of machines or equipment as well as the release of stored energy that could result in the severe injury or death of an employee. Once the course is completed, participants will have a better understanding of how hazards associated with lockout/tagout can be reduced and best practices to help save lives and prevent injuries in the workplace. NOTE: Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email, a password for access to the course, and a required completion date. Show less