CEU Classes

Whether it's preparing for a certification or building your skills, DMACC offers a variety continuing education classes and workshops for water and wastewater treatment operators.

Requirements for Online Classes: Computer or Tablet or Smart Phone, Internet Connection, Camera/Webcam, Microphone, and speakers

October

30 Hr Grade 3 & 4 Water Treatment Exam Prep: 10/112023 - 10/08/2023

Date: 10/11/2023 - 11/08/2023
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Off Campus
Days: Wednesdays
Description: This course is designed for Water operators preparing for the Grade 3 or Grade 4 certification exam. Prerequisite: Grade 2 Water operator's license. Must be competent in basic math and Water treatment processes. Location: Des Moines Water Works, Des Moines, IA. Virtual option available. Select online option during registration.

5 Hr Water Treatment Basic Lab: 10/12/2023-10/12/2023

Date: 10/12/2023-10/12/2023
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: FFA Center - Ankeny Campus
Days: Thursdays
Description: This course will cover water treatment lab and sampling basics. Participants will learn about the reasons and purposes of sampling, and the sampling collection process. Other topics include lab equipment and glassware, understanding limitations of test kits, and method detection limits. Participants will better understand lab management, best practices, sampling plans, and chlorine disinfection.

15 Hr Water Distribution Lab: 10/17/2023 - 10/24/2023

Date: 10/17/2023 - 10/24/2023
Time: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 20, Room 10
Days: Tuesdays
Description: This class meets 1 day/week for 2 weeks. This course will assess & evaluate regulatory compliance sampling procedures for water distribution systems. Participants will learn laboratory standard operating procedures, lab safety, lab analysis and lab monitoring equipment. Participants will learn how to characterize system sampling for water distribution systems, interpret lab results and data, proper recordkeeping and reporting to comply with state and federal regulations.

15 Hr Wastewater Lab: 10/19/2023-10/26/2023

Date: 10/19/2023-10/26/2023
Time: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 20, Room 10
Days: Thursdays

Description: This class meets 1 day/week for 2 weeks. This course will assess & evaluate regulatory compliance sampling procedures for wastewater treatment facilities. Participants will learn laboratory standard operating procedures, lab safety, lab analysis and lab monitoring equipment. Participants will learn how to interpret lab results and data, proper recordkeeping and reporting to comply with state and federal regulations. Also covered will be process control sampling for wastewater treatment facilities and evaluating samples for process control

30 HR Water Distribution Basic: 10/30/2023 - 11/07/2023

Date: 10/30/2023 - 11/07/2023
Time: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: Davenport, IA,TBD
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Description: This class is for entry-level and current grade I or II operators. This class, along with 6 months experience will satisfy the eligibility requirement for the Iowa DNR Water Distribution Systems Grade I and is a good review for anyone planning to take the Water Distribution Systems Grade II or III exams. Approved for three CEUs for Water Distribution. The course objective is to provide operators and managers with the knowledge, skill, abilities, and judgment essential to safely operate and maintain their facilities as well as manage their facilities using appropriate financial strategies. Provides a solid foundation and builds on knowledge about water sources and characteristics, math, hydraulics, pumping stations, flow measurement, preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, disinfection, sampling and lab, safety administration, laws and regulations. Bring a good calculator, your IDNR Operating Permit, and recent monthly operating report.

November

30 Hr Wastewater Treatment Basic: 11/1/2023-11/9/2023

Date: 11/1/2023-11/9/2023
Time: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: Atlantic
Days: Thursdays

Description: This course covers the basics of wastewater sources, characteristics, operations and regulations as well as biological treatment principles, wastewater math. Participants will have an overview of the operation of preliminary, primary and secondary treatment operations. This course and six months experience satisfies the eligibility requirements needed to take the state Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Exam. This is also a good review for those preparing to take the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II exam..

Wastewater Treatment Math: 11/16/2023-12/07/2023

Date: 11/16/2023-12/07/2023

Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 20, Room 10
Days: Thursdays

Description: This course will help Wastewater Operators overcome any math challenges and improve their wastewater math skills. This course is for entry-level and current grade I or IIoperators. It covers the ABC Formula/Conversion Table, math basics, units, conversions, solving word problems, calculations, and much more. This course will prepare the student for the certification exam.

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