2022 Wastewater Operator Training Calendar

1 2022 Wastewater Operator Training Calendar Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant2022 Wastewater Training events Check this on-line Calendar for changes, updates, and for the most current listing of events! Check-in for all in person Training events begins at 7:30 ; Training events start at 8:00 For registration questions, contact Annaliza Heesch at or 651-757-2591 or 1-800-657-3864. All 2022 in-person events are subject to COVID-19 policies and protocols until further notice: conferencesAnnual conferencesUpdated conference information coming soon!For program information go to Treatment BasicRecommended for entry-level operators or as a review for experienced operators. Seminar covers Wastewater terminology, treatment types, phases, Wastewater math, sampling, reporting and safety.

2 Exams offered on the last day. Contact hrs: 16 WW $300 Online Training $390 Inperson trainingIncludes refreshments & lunch for inperson workshops only! August 2-3 Online August 8-10 Online The end time is approximately 11:30 daily. This online event is spread over 2 weeks (5 days) and the daily start/end time is 8:00 to 11:30 Must attend all 5 sessions to earn credits. Exams given in person on August 11 at Jimmy s Event Center. Postmark exam application by July 27 December 13 15 Brooklyn Park at Marriott Northwest 763-536-8300 Postmark exam application by November 30 Wastewater Certification Prep for C & D Facility Operators CANCELLEDThis workshop will cover fundamentals specific to Wastewater treatment system operators.

3 Topics including Wastewater treatment systems, math, safety, sampling and testing, and compliance. Designed with the newer Operator in mind. Contact hrs: 16 WW $390 Includes refreshments & lunch September 27-29 Brainerd, Cragun s Conference Center CANCELLED 218-825-2700 Postmark exam application by September 14 Type IV Basic (Land Application of Biosolids)A basic introductory course that covers site selection, application rates, nitrogen management, reports, field analysis of potential sites, verification of site/soils data, management problems, and individual assistance if needed. This course, plus six months experience, is a prerequisite for taking the Type IV exam. Exams offered on the last day.

4 Contact hrs: 16 Type IV or 16 WW $390 Includes refreshments & lunch April 12-14 Brainerd, Cragun s Conference Center 218-825-2700 Postmark exam application by March 30 Stabilization Pond SeminarA must for all municipal pond operators. This in-depth seminar covers pond design, theory and concepts, operation and maintenance, discharge procedures and calculations, practice problems, pump calibration, best practices and much more. Exams offered on the last day. Contact hrs: 16 WW $390 Includes refreshments & lunch May 10-12 New Ulm, Best Western Plus 507-359-2941 Postmark exam application by April 27 MoreMore Training events cont dType IV Refresher (Land Application of Biosolids) Must take basic course first.

5 Review procedures to manage a land-application program, including all elements of the basic course and individual assistance. No exams hrs: 6 Type IV or 6 WW $100 Online Training May 19 Online 8:00 to 4:00 WorkshopTake this if you operate, maintain or troubleshoot submersible or dry pit pumps. Includes pump theory, maintenance, packing, seals, bearings, control panels, troubleshooting and a hands-on session. No exams hrs: 6 WW $130 Includes refreshments & lunch June 15 Vadnais Heights, General Repair 651-766-0874 October 20 New Prague, Quality Flow Systems 952-758-9445 System Basic This seminar will be of interest to collection system and Wastewater operators who operate and maintain collection systems.

6 Covers pumps, control panels, traffic control, collection system math, along with operation and maintenance of collection systems. Exams offered on the last hrs: 16 WW$300 Online Training $390 Inperson trainingIncludes refreshments & lunch for inperson workshops only! August 23-25 Online 8:00 to 11:30 August 30-31 Online 8:00 to 11:30 end time is approximately 11:30 daily. This online event is spread over 2 weeks (5 days) and the daily start time is 8:00 to 11:30 Must attend all 5 sessions to earn credits. Exams given in person on September 1 at Jimmy s Event Center. Postmark exam application by August 17 November 15-17 Brooklyn Park at Marriott Northwest 763-536-8300 Postmark exam application by November 2 Type V Basic (Spray Irrigation)Topics to be covered include permit and certification requirements, goals of land treatment, crop management, loading calculations, operations and monitoring.

7 Exams offered on the last hrs: 16 Type 5 or 16 WW $390 Includes lunch May 17-19 Perham at The Cactus 218-346-2554 Postmark exam application by May 4 Chloride Resources for Wastewater Operators [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover different resources for cities and Wastewater treatment operations for dealing with chlorides and smart salting hrs: 2 WW $40 January 11 Time: 8:00 10:00 System Basics [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover topics related to the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Wastewater conveyance hrs: 2 WW $40 April 19 Time: 8:00 10:00 Basics for New Operators [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover a variety of topics related to fundamental Wastewater treatment with a focus on new hrs: 2 WW $40 May 24 Time: 8:00 10:00 Wastewater Treatment [Mini-session] CANCELLEDThis webinar will cover topics and case studies related to the treatment Wastewater produced by hrs: 2 WW $40 June 21 CANCELLED Time: 8:00 10:00 [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover topics and regulations related to PFAS in Wastewater and biosolds.

8 Contact hrs: 2 WW $40 August 16 Time: 8:00 10:00 , Lift Stations, and Meters [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover topics related to pump operation, maintenance, and hrs: 2 WW $40 September 20 Time: 8:00 10:00 Process Control [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover topics related to operation of Wastewater treatment systems with a focus on testing and operational strategies for Wastewater treatment hrs: 2 WW $40 October 18 Time: 8:00 10:00 Response [Mini-session] OnlineThis webinar will cover topics related to operation, response, and preparedness during a state of emergency at Wastewater treatment hrs: 2 WW $40 December 6 Time: 8:00 10:00 events cont dDate/time Place Exam application postmark dateJune 23, 8:00 12:00 s Event Center, Vadnais Heights, 8 July 29, 8:30 12:30 Wastewater Operators Association (MWOA), Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids, 14 August 11, 8:00 12:00 Treatment Basic, Jimmy s Event Center, Vadnais Heights, 27 September 1, 8:00 12:00 System Basic, Jimmy s Event Center, Vadnais Heights, 17 Wastewater exams.

9 $ issuance after examination ..$ applications are available at: For exam information, contact Tracy Finch at or 651-757-2103 or about what Wastewater and collection system operators are expected to know is available at under Need to : Training event registration fee does not include exam application you are eligible and want to take an exam, submit a separate exam application postmarked 15 days before the site informationBest Western Plus, New Ulm2101 S Broadway StNew Ulm, MN 56073507-359-2941 Craguns Conference Center, Brainerd 11000 Cragun Drive, Brainerd 56401 218-825-2852 General Repair 3535 International Drive, Vadnais Heights 55110 651-766-0874 Jimmy s Event Center 3565 Labore Rd Vadnais Heights, MN 55110651-482-1233 Marriott Northwest 7025 Northland Dr N Brooklyn Park.

10 MN 55428 763-536-8300 Quality Flow Systems 800 6th Street NW New Prague 56071 952-758-9445 Online-Virtual Training instructions will be emailed to participants. Online Training will be conducted through MS Teams and you are highly encouraged to log in early to make sure your sound and video are working properly. Note: Some email systems have quarantined the Training invite. Please contact Marcus Weikert at or Annali za Heesch at prior to the event if you have not received the invitation email. Training locations are subject to change. Final details will be provided upon enrollment. The Cactus 43521 Fort Thunder Rd Perham, MN 56573 218-346-2554 Additional exam sessionsRequired information Please print of person registering for class Your email (Required)Business/Employer (Required) Phone (Required)Home address (Required)