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Approved Distance Learning Courses for Wastewater Operator Re-Certification

Courses at Skillworks, Inc.
92 Coolidge Circle Northboro, MA 01532
Contact: Ken Maclean, Phone:(508) 393-4374
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Basic Chemistry 12.0 4/30/03 170
Coupling Alignment 11.0 4/30/03 170
Mathematics in the Plant - Whole Numbers 5.0 4/30/03 150
Mathematics in the Plant - Fractions 6.0 4/30/03 150
Mathematics in the Plant - Decimals and Percents 9.0 4/30/03 150
Mathematics in the Plant - Positive and Negative Numbers 2.0 4/30/03 140
Mathematics in the Plant - Simple Algebra 3.0 4/30/03 140
Mathematics in the Plant - Radio and Proportion 3.0 4/30/03 140
Calibration Adjustment; Zero, Span, and Linearity 5.0 4/30/03 150
Pressure and its Measurement: Basic Principles 15.0 4/30/03 170
Fundamentals of Basic Physics Part I-V 16.0 4/30/03 170
Valves: Operation and Maintenance 15.0 4/30/03 170
Inorganic Chemistry for Plant Operators 10.0 4/30/03 170
Mathematics in the Plant - Area and Volume of Common Figures 2.0 4/30/03 140
Reading and Preparing Simple Graphs 8.0 4/30/03 150
Mechanical Seals 12.0 4/30/03 170
Water Chemistry 3.0 4/30/03 140
Instrument Control Systems 8.0 4/30/03 150
Centrifugal Pumps 10.0 4/30/03 170
Compressed Air Systems: Reciprocating Compressor 6.0 4/30/03 150
Compressed Air Systems: Fundamentals 3.0 4/30/03 140
Industrial Safety and Health 12.0 5/13/03 179
Understanding Basic Electricity and Electronics 10.0 5/13/03 179

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at 360water, Inc.
2450 Advanced Business Center Drive Columbus, OH 43228
Contact: Todd Raisch, Phone: 1-866-259-7480
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Accident Investigation 1.0 9/19/01 30
Blood Borne Pathogens 1.0 9/19/01 30
Pretreatment Regulations 1.0 9/19/01 30
United States Water and Wastewater Utility Industry 1.0 9/19/01 30
Roots In Sewers 1.0 9/19/01 30
Math 1 1.0 9/19/01 30
Wastewater Treatment Theory 1 1.0 9/19/01 30
Biological Oxygen Demand and Carbonaceous BOD Demand 1.0 9/19/01 30
Trickling Filters 1 1.0 9/19/01 30
Leadership and How to Affect Change in Public Organizations 1.0 9/19/01 30
How to Perform Total Coliform Analytical Test for Drinking Water Quality 1.0 9/19/01 30
Drinking Water Disinfection 1.0 9/19/01 30
Math Class 3 - Activated Sludge Plant #2 1.0 9/19/01 30
Wastewater Treatment Theory Class 3 1.0 9/19/01 30
Confined Space Entry 1.0 9/19/01 30
Oxygen Measurements 1.0 9/19/01 30
Solids Analysis 1.0 9/19/01 30
United States Water and Wastewater Utility Industry - Federal, State and Local Control 1.0 9/19/01 30
Ultraviolet Disinfection 1.0 9/19/01 30
Wastewater Operator Exam Study Guide 1.0 9/19/01 30
Wastewater Treatment Theory 2 1.0 9/19/01 30
How to Perform Fecal Coliform Analytical Test for Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent 1.0 9/19/01 30
Activated Sludge 1.0 9/19/01 30
Hydraulics 1 - Closed Conduit Hydraulics 1.0 9/19/01 30
Microscopic Examination of Activated Sludge 1.0 9/19/01 30
Math Class 2 - Activated Sludge Plant #1 1.0 9/19/01 30
Math Class 4 - Activated Sludge Plant #2 1.0 9/19/01 30
Wastewater Treatment Theory Class 4 1.0 9/19/01 30
Lockout Tagout 1.0 9/06/02 30
Water Quality Management 1.0 9/06/02 30

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at Technical Learning College
7406 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 85226-2424
Contact: Melissa Durbin, Phone: (866) 557-1746
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Distribution Basics 18 9/17/03 50
Backflow Awareness 8 11/29/01 50
Water and Wastewater Sampling 3 11/29/01 25
Loans and Grants 1.5 01/28/02 50
CAFO 6 01/28/02 50
Stormwater Monitoring 6 01/28/02 50
Pollution Prevention 30 02/12/02 150
Activated Sludge 6 02/12/02 50
Pretreatment 101 30 05/22/02 50
Utility - Counter Terrorism 30 08/19/03 NA
Wastewater Treatment 10 08/19/03 NA
Wastewater Collection 10 08/19/03 NA
Confined Space 20 07/17/03 70
HAZWOPER Refresher 10 12/07/03 50

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at Water Environment Federation
601 Wythe St Alexandria, VA 22314-1994
Phone: 1-800-666-0206
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Operations Training/Wastewater Treatment CD-ROM 40 2/08/01 795
Activated Sludge Process Control CD-ROM 20 2/08/01 695
Pumps: Operation & Maintenance CD-ROM 20 2/08/01 695
Solids Handling CD-ROM Course 15 5/30/02 695

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at Michigan State University
7 Olds Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1047
Phone: 1-800-356-5705
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Supervisory Management in the Water/Wastewater Field 60 05/30/02 150
Maintenance Management in the Water/Wastewater Field 60 05/30/02 175

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Contact: Ann Songayllo, Phone:(800) 724 - 0833
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
40 Hour HAZWOPER 40 04/17/03 415
Wastewater Treatment I 90 12/03/04 289
Wastewater Treatment II 90 12/03/04 289
Disinfection and Chlorination 10 03/14/05 125
Fixed Film Process 10 03/14/05 125
Pollution Control 10 03/14/05 125
Pond Systems 10 03/14/05 125
Preliminary Treatment 10 03/14/05 125
Suspended Growth Systems 10 03/14/05 125
Primary Treatment 10 03/14/05 125

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at New York Rural Water Association
Claverack, NY 12513
Contact:Tim Shudt, Phone:(518) 828-3155
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Pump and Motor Maintenance 10 05/12/04 225
Water Utility Safety 10 05/12/04 225
Water Utility Calculations 10 05/12/04 225

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.

Courses at California State University - Sacramento, OWP
6000 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6025
Phone:(916) 278-6142
Course Name Number of Contact Hours Approval Date Cost ($)
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vol. I 90 05/30/02 40
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vol. II 90 05/30/02 40
Advanced Waste Treatment 90 05/30/02 40
Industrial Waste Treatment, Vol. I 90 05/30/02 40
Industrial Waste Treatment, Vol. II 90 05/30/02 40
Pretreatment Facility Inspection 90 05/30/02 40
Treatment of Metal Wastestreams 45 05/30/02 20
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. I 90 05/30/02 40
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. II 90 05/30/02 40
Water Treatment Plant Operation Volumes I & II 15 05/30/02 80
Small Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance, Vol. I 90 05/30/02 40
Small Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance, Vol. II 90 05/30/02 40
Utility Management 20 09/01/04 20

Note: Specific course information current as of February 24, 2005. Listing does not construe endorsement beyond approval of contact hour amount.




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