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

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June

30 Hr Grade 3 & 4 Wastewater Treatment Exam Prep - Jun 7-23

30 hrs. 9:00a-3:00p T/TH CEUs: 3
Location: DMACC Ankeny

This course is designed for Wastewater operators preparing for the Grade 3 or Grade 4 certification exam. Prerequisite: Grade 2 Wastewater operator's license. Must be competent in basic math and WW treatment processes. Topics Include Treatment Process Monitoring, Evaluation, & Adjustment; Equipment Operation, Maintenance, & Evaluation; Laboratory Analysis; Security, Safety, & Administrative Procedures. In-person at DMACC/Ankeny Bldg 20, Rm 10. Also offered virtually, online. Select the online option during registration. Limited to 15 students.

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30 HR Basic Wastewater Treatment Class (@ NIACC)- June 15th-23rd

Location: NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College), Recreation Center, Mason City, IA

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Dates: June 15, 16, 22, 23, 2022 (W/TH)

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30pm Instructor: Craig Hennager

Cost: $695.00

Learn the basics of wastewater sources, characteristics, operations, and regulations as well as biological treatment principles and wastewater math. You will be provided an overview of the operation of preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment operations. This class and six months of 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.

July

Activated Sludge - July 12-19

15 hrs. 9:00a-3:00p T/W
Location: DMACC Ankeny

This 3 day in-person course provides a comprehensive look into the activated sludge system, including treatment goals and operational objectives. Topics include: history, systems, parts of the process aeration tanks, blowers, clarifiers, definitions, process control approaches, retention time, loading, typical problems, package plants, oxidation ditches, & math.

15 Hour Surface Water - July 21-28

15 hrs. 9:00a-3:00p T/TH
Location: DMACC Ankeny

This IN-PERSON course will provide an introduction to surface water and surface water treatment. Topics that will be discussed include coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration. Other topics include surface water technologies, recycling considerations, turbidity measurements, disinfection, surface water challenges, SCADA, and record keeping, and operation certification requirements. This class is designed for grade 1 and above operators who are working to upgrade their certification and for operators in surface water plants. Text Book Included.

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