Education

Whether seeking a certification or continuing education in Wastewater, Drinking Water, or Industrial Environmental Health and Safety topics, we have the resources to enhance your industry knowledge.

We offer both virtual and in-person classes tailored to fit your schedule, and provide customized continuing education classes that are relevant to your interests.

Some of our educational resources include:

  • Biological Wastewater Operator Certification Schools for Grades I - IV,
  • Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator Certification Schools for Grades I - II,
  • Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Exam Prep Levels I - IV,
  • Surface Irrigation Operator Certification School, and
  • Customized continuing education hours for wastewater and drinking water curriculum.

Current Courses

Wastewater Operator I

Apr 21 - 24
Harnett Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. In addition to related laws and regulations, students will learn about the equipment used in plants, and lab and sampling procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator I

Jul 7 - 11
Center for Workforce Innovation

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. In addition to related laws and regulations, students will learn about the equipment used in plants, and lab and sampling procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator I

Aug 18 - 22
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. In addition to related laws and regulations, students will learn about the equipment used in plants, and lab and sampling procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator II

Mar 24 - 28
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. Students will learn about general mechanical and maintenance requirements, activated sludge, solids disposal, and lab procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator II

Jul 21 - 25
Harnett Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. Students will learn about general mechanical and maintenance requirements, activated sludge, solids disposal, and lab procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator II

Sep 22 - 25
Center for Workforce Innovation

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. Students will learn about general mechanical and maintenance requirements, activated sludge, solids disposal, and lab procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

Registration Opens Soon

Wastewater Operator III

Apr 7 - 11
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. Students will learn about general mechanical and maintenance requirements, activated sludge, solids disposal, and lab procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator III

Oct 6 - 10
Harnett Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. Students will learn about general mechanical and maintenance requirements, activated sludge, solids disposal, and lab procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator IV

Oct 20 - 24
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. Students will learn about general mechanical and maintenance requirements, activated sludge, solids disposal, and lab procedures. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator I/II

Jan 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. In addition to related laws and regulations, students will learn about the equipment used in plants and general maintenance requirements. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Operator III/IV

May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides a general knowledge of the operation of wastewater treatment systems. In addition to related laws and regulations, students will learn about the equipment used in plants and general maintenance requirements. This course prepares students for the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination.

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Wastewater Lab Analyst I

Mar 11 - 13
Virtual

This course assists students in preparing for the Wastewater Laboratory Analysis Class I written examination, administered by the NC American Water Works Association (NC AWWA) & The North Carolina Member Association of the Water Environment Federation (NC WEA). As defined by the NC Certification Board, persons must have one year (regardless of education) wastewater laboratory experience to sit for the exam.

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Wastewater Lab Analyst II

Aug 26 - 28
Virtual

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Wastewater Lab Analyst III, IV

Nov 4 - 6
Virtual

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Physical Chemical Operator I/II

Feb 3, 4, 10, 11
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides in-depth knowledge of the operation of physical chemical wastewater treatment systems. Focusing on the Grade 1 and 2 Needs to Know manuals students will learn about personal and public safety; motors and drive mechanisms; pumps; hydraulic and flow measurement equipment; instrumentation; groundwater remediation system; filtration, chemical treatment processes, chlorination/dechlorination and ultraviolet disinfection, pH adjustment/neutralization, industrial waste treatment, reverse osmosis, etc. This course prepares students for the NC Department of Environmental Quality certification examination for Physical Chemical Grade 1 and/or 2.

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Physical Chemical Operator I/II

Jun 23 - 26
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides in-depth knowledge of the operation of physical chemical wastewater treatment systems. Focusing on the Grade 1 and 2 Needs to Know manuals students will learn about personal and public safety; motors and drive mechanisms; pumps; hydraulic and flow measurement equipment; instrumentation; groundwater remediation system; filtration, chemical treatment processes, chlorination/dechlorination and ultraviolet disinfection, pH adjustment/neutralization, industrial waste treatment, reverse osmosis, etc. This course prepares students for the NC Department of Environmental Quality certification examination for Physical Chemical Grade 1 and/or 2.

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Physical Chemical Operator I/II

Aug 4 - 7
Pittsboro Main Campus

This course provides in-depth knowledge of the operation of physical chemical wastewater treatment systems. Focusing on the Grade 1 and 2 Needs to Know manuals students will learn about personal and public safety; motors and drive mechanisms; pumps; hydraulic and flow measurement equipment; instrumentation; groundwater remediation system; filtration, chemical treatment processes, chlorination/dechlorination and ultraviolet disinfection, pH adjustment/neutralization, industrial waste treatment, reverse osmosis, etc. This course prepares students for the NC Department of Environmental Quality certification examination for Physical Chemical Grade 1 and/or 2.

Registration Opens Soon

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