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1 Certified Environmental Worker Training september 2012 June 2013 Grade A Water Operators Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators Water Distribution Operators Pump Installers Well Contractors

2 Welcome to Kirkwood Continuing Education Certified Environmental Worker Training Kirkwood Community College is pleased to sponsor state-approved basic training and recertification programs for the certified environmental workers of Iowa. Course delivery options include traditional classroom, self-guided and online instruction. CEUs will be posted to your permanent record and reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources once the class is completed and the tuition is paid in full. For other information on any courses listed in this brochure, please contact Kirkwood Community College at or September 2012 June 2013 CONTENTS Water/Wastewater Operator Training Certification Programs Water/Wastewater Operator Training Recertification Programs Water/Wastewater Operator Training Self-Guided Programs Water/Wastewater Operator Training Online Recertification Programs Water Environmental Technology Online Credit Program Monthly Training Calendar Hotel/Motel Information Campus Map Registration Information AREA SPONSORS The sponsoring community colleges are listed below, if you need to contact them for directions or additional information: Hawkeye Community College Waterloo Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge Iowa Valley Community College Marshalltown Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Simpson College West Des Moines Western Iowa Technical Community College Cherokee Kirkwood Community College declares and affirms to its students, employees and to the public that is does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures or employment practices. The college affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and orders.

3 Water and Wastewater Operator Training CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Kirkwood Community College provides comprehensive training for water and wastewater personnel. Training ranges from basic concepts through advanced applications, offering water and wastewater operators the skills necessary to obtain certifications in compliance with state regulations. The operator in charge of a water or wastewater system must be certified at a grade equal or greater to the classification of the water or wastewater system. The State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources recognizes the following courses for certification in water treatment, water distribution and wastewater. Basic Training Water Treatment This is a comprehensive course designed to teach the student the principles of water treatment plant operations. The course will cover sources of water, the treatment process, plant operations, safety, water quality regulations and waterworks math. This course and six months experience satisfies the eligibility requirements needed to take the state Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 exam. This is also a good review for those preparing to take the Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II exam. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 3.0 Water Treatment ETCT-4050 / 4 sessions / $435 >30683 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Sep 19-Sep 27 Jaeger Hawkeye Community College TBD >30684 Thu/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Nov 8-Nov 16 Guthrie Simpson College West Des Moines Campus TBD >30685 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jan 9-Jan 17 Jaeger Kirkwood Community College >30688 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Mar 6-Mar 14 Guthrie Iowa Central Community College TBD >30686 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm April 17-Apil 25 Guthrie Western Iowa Tech Community College TBD >30687 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm May 22-May 30 Jaeger Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126A Basic Wastewater Training This entry-level classroom instructor course presents the basics of wastewater sources, characteristics, operations and regulations. The topics covered include biological treatment principles, wastewater math, and 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. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 3.0 Wastewater ETCT-4100 / 4 sessions / $435 >30689 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Oct 3-Oct 11 Guy Hawkeye Community College TBD >30690 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Dec 5-Dec 13 Guy Iowa Valley Community College TBD >30691 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Feb 6-Feb 14 Guy Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 122 >30692 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Apr 3-Apr 11 Guy Iowa Central Community College TBD >30693 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jun 5-Jun 13 Guy Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 122 Basic Water Distribution Training This entry-level classroom instructor course presents the basics of water distribution, sources of water, principles of design, installation, operation and maintenance pipes, valves, meters and other related hydraulic units. Operation and maintenance safety considerations emphasized. This course and six months experience satisfies the eligibility requirements needed to take the state Water Distribution Operator Grade I exam. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 3.0 Water Distribution ETCT-4000 / 4 sessions / $425 >30679 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Sep 5-Sep 13 Guy Western Iowa Tech Community College TBD >30680 Tue/Wed 8:30am-4:30pm Oct 30-Oct 7 Guy Kirkwood Community College >30682 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Jan 9-Jan 17 Guy Simpson College West Des Moines Campus TBD >30681 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm May 1-May 14 Guy Kirkwood Community College Water and Wastewater Operator Recertification RECERTIFICATION PROGRAMS The state of Iowa requires all licensed water and wastewater operators to maintain certification through the completion of approved educational course offerings. To be eligible for renewal, operators must have earned the required number of Continuing Education training Units (CEUs) during two-year periods ending March 31 of odd-numbered years. Applications for renewal must be completed and returned, with applicable fees, within 60 days of the expiration date. Training ranges from basic concepts through advanced applications, offering water and wastewater operators the skills necessary to obtain recertification hours in compliance with state regulations. Grade I and II Water and Wastewater operators are required to complete 10 hours (1.0 CEU). Grade III and IV Water and Wastewater operators are required to complete 20 hours (2.0 CEU) of training every two years. The current renewal period is April 1, 2011 through March 31, Activated Sludge Overview This course provides a comprehensive overview of activated sludge, theory and principles, operation and maintenance, safety and regulations, math calculations and the basics of process and control, and troubleshooting of activated sludge systems. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2024 / 1 session / $125 >30715 Wed 9am-3pm Nov 14 Wall Kirkwood Community College >30716 Tue 9am-3pm Feb 26 Wall Kirkwood Community College Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 1

4 Advanced Suspended Growth Microbiology-Filaments Filament structure, staining and identification, and cause and control of filamentous growth are covered, with a focus on hands-on staining and microscopic analysis of filaments. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2001 / 1 session / $125 >30705 Mon 9am-3pm Jan 28 Root Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 114 Anaerobic/Aerobic Digestion Overview This course is designed for persons already employed in the operation of anaerobic/aerobic digesters. An overview of both the actual digestion process and the equipment that is used in the system will be discussed. This includes learning about the two stages of digestion, where and how they occur, and about the most important pieces of equipment like digesters, heat exchanger, gas lines and sludge lines. You will learn to identify the components of the various pieces of equipment used in this process. You will also learn the part each piece of equipment plays in the digestion process. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2026 / 1 session / $125 >30794 Thu 9am-3pm Jan 24 Wall Kirkwood Community College Applied Math for Wastewater Grades 3 and 4 This course involves practice in applying math skills to the calculations used in wastewater treatment plant operation in Grade 3 and 4 wastewater treatment facilities. Math in the following areas will be covered: velocity and flow, activated sludge, wastewater collection and pre-treatment, sedimentation, horsepower and efficiency, trickling filters, chemical dosage and sludge digestion, and dewatering. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2027 / 1 session / $125 >30764 Wed 9am-3pm Sep 26 Wall Kirkwood Community College >30765 Tue 9am-3pm Dec 11 McCleary Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Applied Math for Water Treatment Grades 3 and 4 This course involves practice in applying math skills to the calculations used in water treatment plant operation in Grade 3 and 4 water treatment facilities. Math in the following areas will be covered: coagulation and sedimentation, filtration and disinfection, pre-treatment and pumps, stabilization and softening, fluoridation, and chemical feeders. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-1022 / 1 session / $125 >30806 Tue 9am-3pm Sep 25 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B >30808 Tue 9am-3pm Apr 16 TBA Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126A Basic Hydraulics for Water/ Wastewater This workshop covers basic principles of properties of fluids, resulting in forces, pressure, flow in closed circuits, Hazen-Williams C factor, head losses, relationship to pumps channel flow and hydraulic definitions. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater ETRC-8001 / 1 session / $125 >30720 Tue 9am-3pm Nov 27 Wall Kirkwood Community College Basic Math Refresher for Water/ Wastewater Operators Operations personnel face math problems on the job every day. This training course is designed to build confidence in the understanding of basic mathematics and problem solving for water and wastewater operators. Students are encouraged to draw on workplace experience and common sense to improve their basic math skills and to learn to solve math-related problems that occur daily in the workplace. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater ETRC-8002 / 1 session / $125 >30717 Wed 8:30am-2:30pm Oct 17 Guy Iowa Valley Community College TBD >30718 Fri 9am-3pm Jan 11 Guy Simpson College West Des Moines Campus TBD >30719 Wed 9am-3pm Mar 20 Guy Kirkwood Community College Certification Review for Wastewater This class reviews wastewater concepts, which includes the following: pretreatment of wastewater, primary treatment in a clarifier, secondary biological treatment in lagoons, trickling filters, and activated sludge. The class also reviews wastewater math, sludge digestion, solids handling, pumping and maintenance, effluent chlorination and disinfection questions. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2017 / 1 session / $125 >30694 Wed 9am-3pm Sep 19 Guy Kirkwood Community College >30695 Wed 8:30am-2:30pm Jan 30 Guy Iowa Valley Community College TBD >30696 Thu 8:30am-2:30pm Mar 14 Guy Kirkwood Community College >30697 Wed 8:30am-2:30pm Jun 26 Guy Kirkwood Community College 2 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

5 Certification Review for Water The course reviews water concepts which include water math, system maintenance, chlorination, sampling and other areas necessary to help you study for your certification exam. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-8004 / 1 session / $125 >30698 Thu 9am-3pm Sep 20 Guy Kirkwood Community College >30699 Thu 8:30am-2:30pm Jan 31 Guy Iowa Valley Community College TBD >30700 Thu 9am-3pm Feb 28 Guy Kirkwood Community College >30701 Wed 9am-3pm May 22 Guy Kirkwood Community College Coagulation and Flocculation The course is designed to give individuals the methods to improve coagulation and flocculation. Topics include: coagulation and flocculation theory, coagulation/jar test math, jar testing planning and turbidimeters. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment ETRC-1024 / 1 session / $125 >30784 Tue 9am-3pm Oct 9 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B >30785 Wed 9am-3pm Jan 30 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Collection System Basics This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a collection system operator and the need for collection system O & M. Operators learn safety procedures for inspection and testing of sewers, inspection of manholes and underground repair. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater Collection ETRC-2018 / 2 sessions / $250 >30708 Wed/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Apr 24-Apr 25 Guy Kirkwood Community College Disinfection in Wastewater Systems This course explains the principles of wastewater disinfection with chlorine, teaches the operator on how to control the chlorination process to obtain the desired effluent disinfection and how to handle chlorine safely. The course also helps the operator determine the proper chlorine dosages, explain applications and limitations of chlorine uses other than for disinfection, keeping records of chlorination operation and how to safely operate and maintain a sulfur dioxide dechlorination system. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2019 / 1 session / $125 >30709 Thu 9am-3pm Oct 18 Wall Kirkwood Community College >30710 Mon 9am-3pm Mar 18 Wall Kirkwood Community College Disinfection in Water Supply Systems This course describes the factors that influence disinfection, explains the process of disinfection using chlorine, hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide and chloramines. It also describes the breakpoint chlorination process and identifies the points of chlorine application. It also trains the operator how to operate and maintain chlorination equipment, handle chlorine safely, how to select the proper chlorine dosage and how to start up and shut down chlorination equipment. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment ETRC-1017 / 1 session / $125 >30703 Tue 9am-3pm Mar 26 Wall Kirkwood Community College Drinking Water Regulations and Sampling Procedures Upon completion of this class, students will demonstrate the ability to describe sampling procedures for water quality parameters including both primary and secondary standards, and detail various state and federal regulations regarding the production of safe drinking water. Students are asked to bring a copy of their operations permit to class. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-8033 / 1 session / $125 >30766 Tue 9am-3pm Dec 4 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B >30767 Tue 9am-3pm Mar 12 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Exam Prep for Wastewater Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part of becoming a certified operator. This online course is designed to help prepare Grade 1 and 2 wastewater operators for the certification exam and gives you additional study aids. Each lesson aligns with the ABC need-to-know criteria. Practice exams are included in this course. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC-9199 / $45 >30799 Online starting July 1 Exam Prep for Water Distribution Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part of becoming a certified operator. This online course is designed to help prepare Grade 1 and 2 water distribution operators for the certification exam. Lessons align with the ABC need-to-know criteria. Practice exams are included in this course. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC-9199 / $45 >30804 Online starting July 1 Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 3

6 Exam Prep for Water Treatment Preparing for and passing the certification examination is often the most challenging part of becoming a certified operator. This online course is designed to help prepare Grade 1 and 2 water treatment operators for the certification exam. Lessons align with the ABC need-to-know criteria. Practice exams are included in this course. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC-9199 / $45 >30803 Online starting July 1 Lagoon Operations Operators will learn how different types of lagoons treat wastewater, how to maintain their systems, what the regulatory requirements are, along with how to conform to their permit by proper sampling and testing. Operators will recognize the problems that arise with lagoons and what solutions are available to them to solve problems such as odors, high laboratory test results and cold weather operations. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2023 / 1 session / $125 >30711 Fri 8am-2pm Oct 5 Guy Hawkeye Community College TBD >30712 Fri 8am-2pm Feb 8 Guy Kirkwood Community College >30713 Thu 8:30am-2:30pm Mar 28 Guy Iowa Valley Community College TBD >30714 Fri 8am-2pm Apr 5 Guy Iowa Central Community College TBD Overview of Wastewater Treatment Processes The course will address wastewater treatment processes of preliminary and primary treatment, secondary treatment and sludge treatment. Topics covered include screening, grit removal, pre-aeration, sedimentation, flotation, and math formulas associated with the detention time, weir overflow, surface loading and solids loading. Participants are encouraged to describe their own experiences in this area, including examples of successful troubleshooting and corrective actions in class discussions. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2028 / 1 session / $125 >30796 Tue 9am-3pm Oct 23 McCleary Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Pump Motors for Water/Wastewater Operators This class introduces the theory and operation of the most common types of motors, including DC, single-phase AC and three-phase AC motors. The calculations for motor conductors, overload units and over-current protection are also covered. In addition, students will learn and practice testing on several types of motors and capacitors. This course is only geared to water and wastewater operator. Please bring code book, notebook, pencils, safety glasses and multi-meter. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater ETRC-8010 / 1 session / $125 >30722 Thu 9am-3pm Oct 25 Chambers Kirkwood Community College >30723 Mon 9am-3pm Mar 11 Chambers Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Pumps (Hands-On) This hands-on course covers theory of operation, hydraulics, packing, mechanical seals, bearings and coupling alignment. Troubleshooting and hands-on assembly of close coupled, frame mounted and split case pumps for water and wastewater plants will be covered. Casual dress advised. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment, Wastewater, Water Distribution, Pump Installers or Well Drillers ETRC-8021 / 2 sessions / $199 >30811 Mon/Tue 9am-3pm Jan 7-Jan 8 TBA Kirkwood Community College Jones Hall 116 >30812 Thu/Fri 9am-3pm May 16-May 17 TBA Kirkwood Community College Jones Hall 116 Pumps and Pumping Overview for Water/Wastewater This course is a refresher to the theory and operation of the various pumps used in water and wastewater systems. In addition to an overview of basic pump hydraulics and pumping systems, there will be discussions on centrifugal pump operation, components, maintenance and troubleshooting. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment, Wastewater, Pump Installers, Water Distribution or Well Drillers ETRC-8034 / 1 session / $125 >30780 Tue 9am-3pm Mar 5 McCleary Kirkwood Community College 4 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

7 Reading Utility Blueprints and Plans for Operators This course is designed for anyone who must read and interpret the blueprints used at water and wastewater facilities or underground piping systems. Subjects covered will include how to navigate through a set of blueprints, how to read civil, architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, how to use engineer and architect scales, how to read pipe plans and profiles, how to use sections and details and how to effectively use plans in the field. A brief overview of electrical drawings will be given, but this course does not instruct the student in their usage. Please bring a copy of your plant blueprints. CEUs: 0.7 Water Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater ETRC-8022 / 1 session / $125 >30725 Tue 9am-3pm Feb 19 Wall Kirkwood Community College Sampling Concerns for Public Water Systems Sampling errors can result in the collection of replacement samples, implementing re-sampling protocols or even public notification. This workshop addresses proper sampling techniques, transportation issues, and holding time constraints for the sampling parameters required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-8024 / 1 session / $125 >30760 Tue 9am-3pm Feb 5 Root Kirkwood Community College Taste and Odor Control This course will cover various causes of taste and odor in surface water systems. Identification of algae, treatment techniques and odorassociated causes will be emphasized. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment ETRC-1018 / 1 session / $125 >30704 Fri 9am-3pm Feb 22 Root Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 114 Wastewater Microbiology the Basics This hands-on class will look at the microbial activity of decomposing wastewater beginning in the collection system and the changes that occur through secondary treatment and digestion. Odor production and control, settling and sludge conditioning will be discussed. Samples will be evaluated for microbial predominance and floc characteristics. Please bring 250mL of MLSS. CEUs: 0.5 Wastewater ETRC-2002 / 1 session / $125 >30706 Mon 9am-3pm Dec 17 Root Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 114 >30707 Tue 9am-3pm Mar 19 Root Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 114 Water Microbiology the Basics The fundamentals of microbiology, coliforms, iron bacteria, zebra mussels, algae and waterborne pathogens are the focus of this course. This course will relate the occurrence, treatment options and the potential for regrowth of these organisms within a distribution system. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-8003 / 1 session / $125 >30721 Thu 9am-3pm Mar 21 Root Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 114 Water Treatment 101 Overview The student will gain an understanding of the various components and processes in the production of potable water and is a good review class for taking your Grade 1 exam. The course will cover an overview of roles and responsibilities of operators; sources of water; wells; small water treatment plants; water storage and distribution; drinking water laws and regulations; math for small water system operators. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-8031 / 1 session / $125 >30770 Tue 9am-3pm Nov 13 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B >30771 Fri 9am-3pm Mar 22 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Water Treatment 201 Overview The student will gain an understanding of the various components and processes in the production of potable water and is a good review class for taking your Grade 2 exam. The course will cover an overview of water treatment processes in retreatment, aeration, filtration, math, taste/odor, softening and iron/manganese removal. Please bring a calculator. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment or Water Distribution ETRC-8032 / 1 session / $125 >30768 Wed 9am-3pm Nov 28 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126A >30769 Wed 9am-3pm Mar 27 Propes Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126B Wells Maintenance and Rehabilitation This course will discuss the basics of well construction and terminology, maintenance practices and troubleshooting. Basic Math involved in drawdown and specific yield will be covered. Bacterial contamination, methods of troubleshooting and rehabilitation of municipal and proved well systems will be discussed. Please bring calculator and specific problems. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment, Water distribution or Well Contractors ETRC-8029 / 2 sessions / $199 >30762 Tue/Wed 9am-3pm Oct 30-Oct 31 Root Kirkwood Community College Community Training & Response Center 126A >30763 Thu/Fri 9am-3pm Mar 7-Mar 8 Root Kirkwood Community College Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 5

8 Water and Wastewater Operator Training SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS Kirkwood Community College s Environmental Training Center is offering the following self-guided training opportunities for water well contractors, water and wastewater operators. What is self-guided training? Self-guided training is the educational process where individuals learn independently at their own pace. Do I have to purchase a book? The book is included in the price of your course! DO NOT prepurchase your book you will not receive a tuition break if you do. What is the difference between paper/pencil and online? PAPER/PENCIL: 1). Proceed through each lesson by reading through short sections, fill out an answer sheet for the questions at the end of each section. Complete the test at the end of each chapter on the answer sheet provided and return for grading. A successful score of 70 percent allows you to pass each chapter. 2). Once all chapter tests are taken and graded, you then designate a monitor for you final examination. Your final will then be sent to your monitor for testing. After the completion of the final examination, the monitor will return all testing material to Kirkwood Community College for grading. ONLINE CHAPTER TESTING: There are some self-guided programs that you may complete by taking the chapter test online (computer-based). 1). Proceed through each chapter by reading through short sections, then take section test online. A successful score of 70 percent allows you to pass each chapter. 2). Once all chapter tests are taken and graded, you then designate a monitor for you final examination. Your final will then be sent to your monitor for testing. After the completion of the final examination, the monitor will return all testing material to the Kirkwood Community College for grading. How long does it take to complete a course? The time needed to complete a course depends on each person. Set your own pace, but establish a regular schedule. Most students require from hours of study to complete each course. Who do I contact to get registered? You may contact Kirkwood Community College s phone-in registration or , mail in your completed registration form found in this catalog, or register online at What do I get when I finish? Upon successful completion of 70 percent or above, you will receive a letter of completion and Kirkwood Community College will report this to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be applied to your renewal or upgrade of your license. Can I split my CEUs? No, you must choose what license you would like your CEUs applied to. No exceptions. Water Treatment WATER TREATMENT Kirkwood Community College offers self-guided courses (most of these courses developed by California State University, Sacramento) for water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment operators, supervisors and managers. Each course includes a manual. Bearings (SS) Water Treatment (1.0 CEUs) Covers principles and applications of various types of bearings, including plain journal, ball and roller bearings. Explains installation, inspection and repair of bearings. Deals with specialized bearings, including powdered-metal, nonmetallic and hydrostatic bearings. Covers bearing seals, lubrication and maintenance practices. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Bearings and Shaft Seal Maintenance (SS) Water Treatment (0.5 CEUs) Covers plain bearings, their parts, dimensions, functions, and relining techniques. Continues with installations and replacement of antifriction bearings. Also covers linear motion bearings and shaft seals. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Chlorine Systems Operation and Maintenance (SS) Water Treatment (3.0 CEUs) The adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Building Code and the change in the classification of chlorine to a position and an inhalation hazard have dramatically impacted the transportation, storage and handling of chlorine cylinders. This course is designed for the operators and maintenance personnel of water and wastewater systems who are responsible for operation and maintenance of chlorination equipment. Topics covered: disinfection, O & M of gas chlorinators, chlorine properties and chemistry, O & M of hypochlorination, chlorine reactions and effects, chlorine safety, gas chlorine stations, monitoring, cylinders and connections, and chlorine math. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) 6 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at /

9 Water Treatment Compressors (SS) Water Treatment (1.4 CEUs) This course explains the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system and introduces information on the construction and use of reciprocating, rotary, helical, scroll and centrifugal compressors. It covers compressor motors, control, and protection, and concludes with information on preventive maintenance for compressors as well as troubleshooting and repair. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Electrical Fundamentals (SS) Water Treatment (3.0 CEUs) This course is designed for entry level and experienced operators who must operate and maintain electrical systems. The course starts with electrical theory and ends with electrical control systems commonly found in water and wastewater pump stations. Electrical safety is a special emphasis of this workshop, thus, meeting the required OSHA training requirement. Topics covered: atomic theory and energy sources; electric circuit basics; electromagnetism, inductance and capacitance; power systems; control system components; reading electrical diagrams; electrical measurements; normal operations and troubleshooting. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Hydraulic Systems Maintenance (SS) Water Treatment (1.5 CEUs) This course deals with the system as a whole, including the use of drawings and diagrams to understand the system, the installation of equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting. In addition to specific repairs, the course deals with planned maintenance of the system to achieve maximum performance. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Hydraulic Troubleshooting (SS) Water Treatment (1.0 CEUs) This course covers understanding the systems, using schematic diagrams, installation procedures, cleanliness and safety. Includes tubing cutting, bending and flaring, identification and selection of proper fluid, and charging the system. Discusses planned maintenance, specific repair/replacement recommendations, system diagnosis and troubleshooting. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Introduction to Process Control (SS) Water Treatment (0.6 CEUs) Covers the function of basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in process control. Introduces closedloop control and PID functions. Introduces analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols, and interpretation and use of process diagrams are covered. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Introduction to Water Technology (SS) Recommended for: Grade I, II Water Treatment (1.0 CEUs) This course covers the nature, use and properties of water. It traces the history of water treatment methods from ancient times to today s sophisticated systems. The effects of chemical and biological factors on the purity of water are explained. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Need transcripts? To view your transcripts for Operator CEUs through Kirkwood Community College, please visit or call or Manage for Success (SS) Water Treatment (4.5 CEUs) This training manual stresses problem identification and solutions, working together as a team, communication, motivation, and evaluating and improving solutions to problems. Managers completing the training program will be confident that they have the tools and the ability to apply them to be successful managers. Utilities can help ensure that they have the needed management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Piping Systems (SS) Water Treatment (1.5 CEUs) This course describes piping and tubing systems for transporting all sorts of fluids, including hydraulic fluids, steam, air, liquid products, refrigerants and water. The course covers both metallic and nonmetallic piping, various methods of joining pipes, and how hoses differ from piping and tubing. It also covers valves, fittings, pipe hangers and supports, insulation and other parts of a complete system. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 7

10 Water Treatment Pneumatic and Hydraulic Maintenance (SS) Water Treatment (2.0 CEUs) The first half of the book focuses on pneumatics. It begins with pressure, force, work and energy, as well as system components. This book continues with an overview of pneumatic diagrams, system components, maintenance and troubleshooting. The second half of the book deals with hydraulics focusing on the system as a whole. It concentrates on valves, cylinders, maintaining hydraulic systems and troubleshooting. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Programmable Logic Controllers (SS) Water Treatment (1.0 CEUs) This course covers basic hardware and operating principles of PLCs, their inputs and outputs, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting and networking. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pump Installation and Maintenance (SS) Water Treatment (1.0 CEUs) This course covers basic pumping concepts. It describes required maintenance of packing and seals and the maintenance and overhaul of centrifugal pumps. It concludes with maintenance of rotary pumps. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pumps and Pumping (SS) Water Treatment (3.0 CEUs) This course is designed for all personnel who come in contact with centrifugal pumps including owners, operators and maintenance personnel. Highlighted in the course are the skills necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of pumps in order to reduce pump problems as well as operating costs. Topics covered include pump theory, pump piping system, pump types, pump hydraulics, pump nomenclature, operating conditions, roller bearing basics, lubrication, replacement of pump components, lineshaft turbines, selection and installation of packing, special pumping units, and selection and installation of mechanical seals. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures (SS) Water Treatment (0.5 CEUs) Covers the responsibilities of employer, employee and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance (including calibration) and proper record keeping. Offers guidelines for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Simplified Math for Water Operators (SS) Water Treatment (2.0 CEUs) This course covers math applications commonly used in the waterworks industry. It separates formulas, conversion tables, glossaries and friction loss tables into easy-to-use sections. While most math books are divided into math concepts, this text is divided into application topics such as volume, flow, etc. so you can easily use the material for real world applications. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Small Water System Operation and Maintenance (SS) Recommended for: Grades I, II Water Treatment (4.5 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining small drinking water supply systems and treatment plants, with emphasis on safe practices and procedures. Topics covered include roles and duties of small system operators, water sources and treatment processes. Detailed descriptions of the components of a drinking water well are presented, and operators will learn how to set up a wellhead protection program; operate, maintain and rehabilitate wells; disinfect wells and pumps; and troubleshoot operating problems. Other major topics in this program include operation and maintenance procedures for small water treatment plants, disinfection, safety, laboratory procedures, setting water rates and how to solve water treatment plant arithmetic problems. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) 8 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

11 Water Treatment Plant Operations - Vol. 1 (SS) Recommended for: Grades I, II Water Treatment (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management and intake structures. Operators will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection processes. They will also learn to control tastes and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to meet the requirements of the lead and copper rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures, and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operations. An important segment of the course provides operators information on overall plant operation and covers topics such as daily operating procedures, regulation of flows, chemical use and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints and energy conservation. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Water Treatment Plant Operations - Vol. 2 (SS) Recommended for: Grades II, III Water Treatment (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management and intake structures. Operators will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection processes. They will also learn to control tastes and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures, and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operations. An important segment of the course provides operators in- Water Treatment formation on overall plant operation and covers topics such as daily operating procedures, regulation of flows, chemical use and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints and energy conservation. Register for class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) WASTEWATER Kirkwood Community College is offering the following self-guided training opportunities for operators that have a wastewater treatment license. Each course includes a manual and test answer sheets. Upon successful completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division. Activated Sludge: Process Control (SS) Wastewater (3.0 CEUs) This course provides a comprehensive overview of activated sludge equipment and processes, and is designed to teach the basics of process control and troubleshooting of activated sludge systems. Through this course, the student will learn: A basic understanding of the activated sludge process, process control objectives and different modes of operation; the physical components of activated sludge processes and how those systems relate to other wastewater treatment unit processes; the unique safety considerations of activated sludge processes; how to use the analytical information to make process control decisions; how to address factors that affect activated sludge process performance; and how to address practical applications of concepts covered in the course to correct problems encountered in the operation of activated sludge treatment process. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Wastewater Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 9

12 Wastewater Advanced Waste Treatment (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information presented includes detailed descriptions of the equipment and advanced treatment processes used for odor control, pure oxygen activated sludge treatment, solids removal from secondary effluents, residual solids management, enhanced biological control including nitrogen and phosphorus removal, and wastewater reclamation. Operators also learn to operate and maintain treatment plant instrumentation equipment and systems. The residual solids management chapter contains information on sludge types, characteristics and quantities; sludge thickening using gravity thickeners, dissolved air flotation units, centrifuges and thermal conditioning as well as wet oxidation and elutriation; dewatering with pressure filtration (plate and frame, belt, vacuum), centrifuges and drying beds; volume reduction using composting, mechanical drying, incineration and lagoons; and disposal methods for dewatered or liquid stabilized sludge. This course focuses on actual operating procedures and teaches operators to analyze and solve operational problems. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Anaerobic Digestion (SS) Wastewater (3.0 CEUs) Designed for persons already employed in the operation of anaerobic digesters. Covers overview of process and equipment, equipment used in anaerobic digestion and normal operation procedures and process control. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Bearings (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) Covers principles and applications of various types of bearings, including plain journal, ball and roller bearings. Explains installation, inspection and repair of bearings. Deals with specialized hydrostatic bearings. Covers bearing seals, lubrication and maintenance. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Bearings and Shaft Seal Maintenance (SS) Wastewater (0.5 CEUs) Covers plain bearings, their parts, dimensions, functions and relining techniques. Continues with installations and replacement of antifriction bearings. Also covers linear bearings and shaft seals. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Chlorine Systems Operation and Maintenance (SS) Wastewater (3.0 CEUs) The adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Building Code and the change in the classification of chlorine to a position and an inhalation hazard have dramatically impacted the transportation, storage and handling of chlorine cylinders. This course is designed for the operators and maintenance personnel of water and wastewater systems who are responsible for operation and maintenance of chlorination equipment. Topics covered: disinfection, O & M of gas chlorinators, chlorine properties and chemistry, O & M of hypochlorination, chlorine reactions and effects, chlorine safety, gas chlorine stations, monitoring, cylinders and connections, and chlorine math. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Compressors (SS) Wastewater (1.4 CEUs) This course explains the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system and introduces information on the construction and use of reciprocating, rotary, helical, scroll and centrifugal compressors. It covers compressor motors, control and protection, and concludes with information on preventive maintenance for compressors as well as troubleshooting and repair. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Electrical Fundamentals (SS) Wastewater (3.0 CEUs) This course is designed for entry level and experienced operators who must operate and maintain electrical systems. The course starts with electrical theory and ends with electrical control systems commonly found in water and wastewater pump stations. Electrical safety is a special emphasis of this workshop, thus, meeting the required OSHA training requirement. Topics covered: atomic theory and energy sources; electric circuit basics; electromagnetism, inductance and capacitance; power systems; control system components; reading electrical diagrams; electrical measurements; normal operations and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Flow Measurement for Wastewater (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) This course discusses the principles of fluid flow and how primary devices affect fluid flow. It describes flow measurement using several kinds of secondary devices, covers rotameters and other variable-area instruments, and explains how weirs, flumes and other arrangements measure open-channel flow. It compares many kinds of positive-displacement meters and explains the operation of several kinds of turbine and magnetic flowmeters. The course describes less common flowmeters (including vortex-pre- 10 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

13 Wastewater cession, mass flow and ultrasonic devices) and instruments that meter the flow of solids. Finally, it provides guidelines for safe installation and maintenance of flow devices. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Hydraulic Systems Maintenance (SS) Wastewater (1.5 CEUs) This course deals with the system as a whole, including the use of drawings and diagrams to understand the system, the installation of equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting. In addition to specific repairs, the course deals with planned maintenance of the system to achieve maximum performance. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Hydraulic Troubleshooting (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) This course covers understanding the systems, using schematic diagrams, installation procedures, cleanliness and safety. Includes tubing cutting, bending and flaring, identification and selection of proper fluid, and charging the system. Discusses planned maintenance, specific repair/replacement recommendations, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Industrial Waste Treatment - Vol. 1 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators the practical aspects of operating and maintaining industrial wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of an industrial treatment plant operator, detailed safety procedures, regulations governing industrial wastes, sources of wastes, and methods for preventing and minimizing wastes at the source. Operators learn to operate and maintain flow measurement equipment, preliminary treatment processes (equalization, screening and ph adjustment), physicalchemical treatment processes (coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation), pressure and gravity filters (including membrane filters), physical treatment processes (air stripping and carbon absorption), and processes for treatment of metal wastestreams. Operators will also learn to operate and maintain treatment plant instrumentation equipment and systems. This course focuses on actual operating procedures and teaches operators to analyze and solve operational problems. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Industrial Waste Treatment - Vol. 2 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators the practical aspects of operating and maintaining industrial wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics covered include the importance and responsibilities of an industrial treatment plant operator, fixed growth processes (trickling filters and rotating biological contactors), activated sludge process control, sequencing batch reactors, enhanced biological treatment (including nitrogen and phosphorus removal), anaerobic treatment, residual solids management, and plant and equipment maintenance. Operators will learn how to control these treatment processes under normal and abnormal conditions and how to analyze and solve operational problems. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Introduction to Process Control (SS) Wastewater (0.6 CEUs) Covers the function of basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in process control. Introduces closedloop control and PID functions. Introduces analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols and interpretation and use of process diagrams are covered. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 Lagoons (Waste Stabilization Ponds) (SS) Wastewater (2.0 CEUs) This course will cover wastewater composition and lagoon types. Covers facultative and aerated lagoon operational theory, dissolved oxygen and ph measurement, calculating hydraulic and organic loading, detention time, geometric mean, average flow and percent removal and NPDES permits. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Maintaining Wastewater Equipment (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) This course covers the equipment used in handling and treating wastewater. It outlines correct facility maintenance procedures, including necessary checks and testing of solids handling equipment. Also included is the maintenance of flow measurement devices and the safety precautions of workers in the treatment plant environments. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 11

14 Wastewater Manage for Success (SS) Wastewater (4.5 CEUs) This training manual stresses problem identification and solutions, working together as a team, communication, motivation, and evaluating and improving solutions to problems. Managers completing the training program will be confident that they have the tools and the ability to apply them to be successful managers. Utilities can help ensure that they have the needed management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants - Vol. 1 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures. Information presented includes the roles and responsibilities of a treatment plant operator, an explanation of why wastes must be treated, and detailed descriptions of the equipment and processes used in a wastewater treatment plant. Operators learn to operate and maintain racks, screens, comminutors, sedimentation tanks, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, package activated sludge plants, oxidation ditches, ponds and chlorination facilities. Operators also learn to analyze and solve operational problems and to perform mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants - Vol. 2 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics covered include conventional activated sludge processes, sludge digestion and solids handling, effluent disposal, plant safety and good housekeeping, plant and equipment maintenance, laboratory procedures and chemistry, use of computers for plant operation and maintenance, analysis and presentation of data, and records and report writing. Operators also learn to analyze and solve operational problems and to perform mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Piping Systems (SS) Wastewater (1.5 CEUs) This course describes piping and tubing systems for transporting all sorts of fluids, including hydraulic fluids, steam, air, liquid products, refrigerants and water. The course covers both metallic and nonmetallic piping, various methods of joining pipes, and how hoses differ from piping and tubing. It also covers valves, fittings, pipe hangers and supports, insulation and other parts of complete system. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class and other parts of a complete system. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Maintenance (SS) Wastewater (2.0 CEUs) The first half of the book focuses on pneumatics. It begins with pressure, force, work and energy, as well as system components. This book continues with an overview of pneumatic diagrams, system components, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The second half of the book deals with hydraulics focusing on the system as a whole. It concentrates on valves, cylinders, maintaining hydraulic systems and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pre-Treatment Facility Inspection (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) The purpose of this course is to train operators to become pretreatment facility inspectors and to improve the knowledge and skills of current inspectors. The course stresses duties and responsibilities, including ethical responsibilities, of pretreatment inspectors. Topics covered include development and application of regulations, sources of industrial wastewater, source control processes and procedures, monitoring wastewater flows, and collecting and transporting representative samples. Operators will also learn how to respond to emergencies, limit the impact of an incident and take enforcement action. Administrative topics include public relations, planning and funding an industrial waste pretreatment program, developing a database management program and implementing an industrial waste monitoring program. Detailed procedures are provided to help operators prepare for inspections. Also included are lists of pertinent questions that should be answered when inspecting various types of industries. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) 12 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

15 Wastewater Programmable Logic Controllers (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) This course covers the basic hardware and operating principles of PLCs, their inputs and outputs, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pump Installation and Maintenance (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) This course covers basic pumping concepts. It describes required maintenance of packing and seals and the maintenance and overhaul of centrifugal pumps. It concludes with maintenance of rotary pumps. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pumps and Pumping (SS) Wastewater (3.0 CEUs) This course is designed for all personnel who come in contact with centrifugal pumps including owners, operators and maintenance personnel. The skills necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of pumps in order to reduce pump problems as well as operating costs are highlighted. Topics include pump theory, pump piping system, pump types, pump hydraulics, pump nomenclature, operating conditions, roller bearing basics, lubrication, replacement of pump components, lineshaft turbines, selection and installation of packing, special pumping units, and selection and installation of mechanical seals. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures (SS) New Wastewater (0.5 CEUs) Covers the responsibilities of employer, employee and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance (including calibration) and proper record keeping. Offers guidelines for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Simplified Math for Wastewater Operators (SS) Wastewater (2.0 CEUs) This course covers math applications commonly used in the wastewater industry. Each concept is approached in detail with explanation, sample problems and step-by-step solutions. Practice problems and detailed answers allow readers to apply these concepts to practical situations. With powerful techniques to support learning, this custom approach to math makes learning easy and fun. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Small Wastewater Systems - Vol. 1 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course describes the roles and responsibilities of the operator and presents detailed descriptions of the equipment and processes commonly used in small community wastewater systems, including septic tanks, effluent and grinder pumps, and gravity, pressure and vacuum collection systems. Treatment and disposal options discussed include sand and gravel filters, leach fields, seepage pits, mounds and evapotranspiration systems. Other topics geared to the needs of small utility agencies include how to develop a maintenance program and how to set rates. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Small Wastewater Systems - Vol. 2 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) Volume II of this course is designed to train small wastewater system operators to safely operate and maintain the equipment for several package wastewater treatment processes. Operators will learn how to use wetlands, hyacinth cultures and land application methods to treat wastewater and dispose of effluent. Volume II also describes how to perform basic lab procedures and administer a small wastewater system. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 13

16 Wastewater Treatment of Metal Wastestreams (SS) Wastewater (4.5 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining treatment plants receive wastewater from electroplating, metal finishing and printed circuit board manufacturing facilities. Information is presented on the need for treatment of metal wastestreams, sources of wastewater, material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and employee rightto-know laws. Operators learn to operate and maintain the equipment and processes used to treat metal wastestreams and how to treat and dispose of sludge produced by the treatment processes. This course focuses on actual operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, with particular emphasis on safety. Operators also learn to solve arithmetic problems needed to operate treatment processes for metal wastestreams. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Wastewater Collection Operation and Maintenance - Vol. 1 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a collection system operator, the need for collection system O & M, and the components and typical layouts of collection systems. Operators learn safety procedures for construction, inspection and testing of sewers, inspection of manholes, and underground construction and repair. Detailed instructions are included for using closed-circuit television, clearing stoppages, cleaning sewers, and controlling roots, grease, odors and corrosion in collection systems. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills operators need to identify actual collection system problems and select appropriate methods to solve them. Operators also learn to solve arithmetic problems relating to the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Wastewater Collection Operation and Maintenance - Vol. 2 (SS) Wastewater (9.0 CEUs) This course focuses on three areas: (1) lift stations, (2) sewer rehabilitation and (3) administration of a collection system agency. Detailed information is provided on the components and practical operation of lift stations. Operators learn to operate and maintain a variety of types of motors, supervisory controls, pumps, valves and other equipment. They will also learn to examine the condition of a sewer system, set up a sewer rehabilitation program, and safely use various methods to replace or repair damaged sewers. This course also teaches operators critical aspects of effectively administering a wastewater collection agency or department. Administrative topics include overall organization of the agency as well as employment, training and compensation of personnel, selection and acquisition of equipment and facilities, system mapping, management information systems, report writing and public relations. Operators learn to organize and administer all facets of a collection system agency. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Wastewater Treatment Processes (SS) Wastewater (1.0 CEUs) This course covers the various stages of wastewater treatment. It goes into detail on the removal of solids, then explains the use of chemical and biological processes for water purification. Finally, it covers the treatment and disposal of the extracted solids. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) 14 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

17 Water Distribution WATER DISTRIBUTION Kirkwood Community College is offering the following self-guided training opportunities for operators that have a water distribution license. Each course includes a manual and test answer sheets. Upon successful completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division. Bearings and Shaft Seal Maintenance (SS) Water Distribution (0.5 CEUs) This course covers plain bearings, their parts, dimensions, functions and relining techniques. Continues with installations and replacement of antifriction bearings. Also covers linear bearings and shaft seals. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Chlorine Systems Operation and Maintenance (SS) Water Distribution (3.0 CEUs) The adoption of Article 80 of the Uniform Building Code and the change in the classification of chlorine to a position and an inhalation hazard have dramatically impacted the transportation, storage and handling of chlorine cylinders. This course is designed for the operators and maintenance personnel of water and wastewater systems who are responsible for operation and maintenance of chlorination equipment. Topics covered: disinfection, O & M of gas chlorinators, chlorine properties and chemistry, O & M of hypochlorination, chlorine reactions and effects, chlorine safety, gas chlorine stations, monitoring, cylinders and connections, and chlorine math. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Compressors (SS) Water Distribution (1.4 CEUs) This course explains the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system and introduces information on the construction and use of reciprocating, rotary, helical, scroll and centrifugal compressors. It covers compressor motors, control and protection, and concludes with information on preventive maintenance for compressors as well as troubleshooting and repair. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Electrical Fundamentals (SS) Water Distribution (3.0 CEUs) This course is designed for entry level and experienced operators who must operate and maintain electrical systems. The course starts with electrical theory and ends with electrical control systems commonly found in water and wastewater pump stations. Electrical safety is a special emphasis of this workshop, thus, meeting the required OSHA training requirement. Topics covered: atomic theory and energy sources; electric circuit basics; electromagnetism, inductance and capacitance; power systems; control system components; reading electrical diagrams; electrical measurements; normal operations and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Hydraulic Systems Maintenance (SS) Water Distribution (1.5 CEUs) This course deals with the system as a whole, including the use of drawings and diagrams to understand the system, the installation of equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting. In addition to specific repairs, the course deals with planned maintenance of the system to achieve maximum performance. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Introduction to Process Control (SS) Water Distribution (0.6 CEUs) This course covers the function of basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in process control. Introduces closed-loop control and PID functions. Introduces analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols and interpretation and use of process diagrams are covered. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 Manage for Success (SS) Water Distribution (4.5 CEUs) This training manual stresses problem identification and solutions, working together as a team, communication, motivation, and evaluating and improving solutions to problems. Managers completing the training program will be confident that they have the tools and the ability to apply them to be successful managers. Utilities can help ensure that they have the needed management capacity by having their management personnel complete this training program. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Piping Systems (SS) Water Distribution (1.5 CEUs) This course describes piping and tubing systems for transporting all sorts of fluids, including hydraulic fluids, steam, air, liquid products, refrigerants, and water. The course covers both metallic and nonmetallic piping, various methods of joining pipes, and how hoses differ from piping and tubing. It also covers valves, fittings, pipe hangers and supports, insulation, and other parts of a complete system. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 15

18 Water Distribution Pneumatic and Hydraulic Maintenance (SS) Water Distribution (2.0 CEUs) The first half of the book focuses on pneumatics. It begins with pressure, force, work, and energy as well as system components. This book continues with an overview of pneumatic diagrams, system components, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The second half of the book deals with hydraulics focusing on the system as a whole. It concentrates on valves, cylinders, maintaining hydraulic systems and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Programmable Logic Controllers (SS) Water Distribution (1.0 CEUs) This course covers the basic hardware and operating principles of PLCs, their inputs and outputs, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting, and networking. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pump Installation and Maintenance (SS) Water Distribution (1.0 CEUs) This course covers basic pumping concepts. It describes required maintenance of packing and seals and the maintenance and overhaul of centrifugal pumps. It concludes with maintenance of rotary pumps. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Pumps and Pumping (SS) Water Distribution (3.0 CEUs) This course is designed for all personnel who come in contact with centrifugal pumps including owners, operators and maintenance personnel. Highlighted in the course are the skills necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of pumps in order to reduce pump problems as well as operating costs. Topics covered include pump theory, pump piping system, pump types, pump hydraulics, pump nomenclature, operating conditions, roller bearing basics, lubrication, replacement of pump components, lineshaft turbines, selection and installation of packing, special pumping units, and selection and installation of mechanical seals. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures (SS) Water Distribution (0.5 CEUs) This course covers the responsibilities of employer, employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance (including calibration) and proper record keeping. Offers guidelines for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Simplified Math for Water Operators (SS) Water Distribution (2.0 CEUs) This course covers math applications commonly used in the waterworks industry. It separates formulas, conversion tables, glossaries and frictional loss tables into easy-to-use sections. While most math books are divided into math concepts, this test is divided into application topics such as volume, flow, etc., so you can easily use the material for real world applications. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. No online tests will be given for this class. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) Water Distribution Operation and Maintenance (SS) Recommended for: Grades I, II, III, IV Water Distribution (9.0 CEUs) This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water distribution systems, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics include the role and duties of water distribution system operators, procedures for operating and maintaining clear wells and storage tanks, components and characteristics of distribution system facilities, operating and maintaining distribution systems, maintaining water quality in the system, disinfecting new and repaired facilities as well as water delivered to consumers, and techniques for recognizing hazards and developing safe procedures and programs. Operators learn to analyze and solve problems when they occur and perform mathematical calculations commonly associated with operating a distribution system. Register for this class anytime. Information will be sent to you approximately one week after registration. ETRC / $155 (paper/pencil) ETRC / $135 (online) 16 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

19 Water and Wastewater Operator Training ONLINE RECERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Receiving recertification for your Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater license has become easier. There are several recertification training opportunities that maybe taken via the Internet. These courses include interactive participation opportunities and may require the individual to pass a self-check exam. What is online training? Online training refers to any education that is conducted outside of a traditional classroom setting via the Internet. Do I have to purchase a book? This information will be sent to you within one week of registering. Books are not included in the tuition of the training. However, if you choose to purchase a book you may contact the bookstore at Kirkwood Community College to order your book. What to expect as a new student? As a new student, you will be able to take the lecture portion of the course via the Internet, anytime, anywhere. To make this course as accessible as possible, the computer hardware requirements and user skills are very basic. These classes will contain high-quality content, audio, audio text, self-tests, quizzes and a final exam. You will still need to read the textbook when taking these courses. Can I split my CEUs? No, you must choose what license you would like your CEUs applied to. No exceptions. What do I get when I finish? Upon successful completion of 70 percent or above, you will receive a letter of completion and Kirkwood Community College will report this to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be applied to your renewal or upgrade of your license. WATER TREATMENT Kirkwood Community College is offering the following online training opportunities for operators that have a water treatment license. Upon successful completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division. Integrated Solid Waste Management This course provides a comprehensive look at solid waste management; combining the aspects of landfill, composting and household hazardous waste operations. This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. Register for this class anytime. Log-in information will be ed to you within three business days after registration. CEUs: 6.0 Landfill Recertification ETRC / $250 Solid Waste Composting Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation or waste decomposition. This web-based course will provide those taking the class with knowledge in the process of waste decomposition, an array or microorganisms and invertebrates consume the organics and convert them to humus. In the truest sense, solid waste composting is actually microbe farming, and like any type of farming, success has a lot to do with the farmer knowing how to make what he is raising thrive and grow. This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. Register for this class anytime. Log-in information will be ed to you within three business days after registration. CEUs: 2.5 Landfill Recertification ETRC / $175 Water Treatment Solid Waste Landfill (online) Gain a vast array of knowledge concerning the many aspects of landfill operations. This course provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste decomposition, geology and hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design, landfill construction, landfill operations and regulations. This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. Register for this class anytime. Log-in information will be ed to you within three business days after registration. CEUs: 2.5 Landfill Recertification ETRC / $175 Water Treatment: Coagulation and Flocculation (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including general issues operators face when dealing with coagulation and flocculation. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Water Treatment: Disinfection (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including general issues operators face when dealing with a variety of disinfection processes. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Water Treatment: Filtration (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including general issues operators face when dealing with a variety of filtration processes. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Water Treatment: Fluoridation (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including general issues operators face when dealing with a variety of fluoridation processes. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Who do I contact to get registered? You may contact Kirkwood Community College s phonein registration at or , mail in your completed registration form found in this catalog, or register online at www. kirkwood.edu/ce. Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 17

20 Water Treatment Water Treatment: Iron and Manganese (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including general issues operators face when dealing with iron and manganese levels. CEUs: 0.5 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Water Treatment: Sedimentation (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including general issues operators face when dealing with sedimentation basins. CEUs: 1.0 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Water Treatment: Water Sources and Treatment (online) Explore the rudiments of water treatment, including an overview of water treatment and reservoir management. CEUs: 2.0 Water Treatment ETRC / $85 Wastewater WASTEWATER Kirkwood Community College is offering the following online training opportunities for operators that have a wastewater license. Upon successful completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division. Wastewater: Disinfection and Chlorination (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues operators face when disinfecting wastewater. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 Wastewater: Fixed Film (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding trickling filter process when treating wastewater. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 Wastewater: Pollution Control (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding what is meant by the term water pollution, the steps needed to treat it and the math used to do so. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 Wastewater: Primary Treatment (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding the steps in primary treatment of wastewater. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 Wastewater: Suspended Growth Systems (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding suspended growth systems. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 Wastewater: Pond Systems (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding the use of wastewater ponds as a treatment method. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 Wastewater: Preliminary Treatment (online) Explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment, including general issues regarding the steps in preliminary treatment of wastewater. CEUs: 1.0 Wastewater ETRC / $85 18 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

21 Water Distribution WATER DISTRIBUTION Kirkwood Community College is offering the following online training opportunities for operators that have a Water Distribution License. Upon successful completion of a course, your CEUs will be reported to the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Operator Certification Division. Water Distribution: Distribution Facilities (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, involving the issues of water distribution systems and facilities. CEUs: 0.5 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: Storage Systems (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, specifically water storage facilities. CEUs: 1.0 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: System Disinfection (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, specifically water disinfection systems. CEUs: 1.0 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: System Operation and Maintenance (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, focusing on the need for proper operations and maintenance of water distribution systems. CEUs: 1.0 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: System Safety (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, focusing in safety issues confronting water distribution systems. CEUs: 1.0 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: Valves, Mains, Meters Operation and Maintenance (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, specifically the proper maintenance and operations of the valves, mains and meters found in water distribution systems. CEUs: 1.0 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: Water Mains (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, primarily water mains for distribution systems. CEUs: 1.0 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water Distribution: Water Quality (online) Obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems, specifically water quality for distribution systems. CEUs: 0.5 Water Distribution ETRC / $85 Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Testing Program You can now schedule and take your certification exam by computer, following the basic training courses. No more waiting for an exam site in your area or traveling long distances! The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now offering certification exams Grade I, II, III and IV Water Treatment, Wastewater and Water Distribution at each of their regional offices. The exams are taken by computer and the results are available after the exam has been completed. Send your exam application and fee to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Central Office and indicate that you would like to take an electronic computer exam. Contact Laurie Sharp or Jane Enfield for more information at jane.enfield@dnr.iowa.gov phone: fax: SW 7th St, Suite M Des Moines, IA They will contact you to schedule your exam. The application and scheduling follows existing rules. Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 19

22 Certified Environmental Training Training Schedule September 2012 September 5, 6, 12, 13 Cherokee Basic Training Water Distribution 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 September 19, 20, 26, 27 Waterloo Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 September 19 Cedar Rapids Certification Review for Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 September 20 Cedar Rapids Certification Review for Water 9 am 3 pm $125 September 25 Cedar Rapids Applied Math for Water Grades 3 & 4 9 am 3 pm $125 September 26 Cedar Rapids Applied Math for Wastewater Grades 3 & 4 9 am 3 pm $125 October 2012 October 3, 4, 10, 11 Waterloo Basic Training Wastewater Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 October 5 Waterloo Lagoon Operations 8 am 2 pm $125 October 9 Cedar Rapids Coagulation/Flocculation 9 am 3 pm $125 October 17 Marshalltown Basic Math Review for Water/Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 October 18 Cedar Rapids Disinfection in Wastewater Supply Systems 9 am 3 pm $125 October 23 Cedar Rapids Overview of Wastewater Treatment Processes 9 am 3 pm $125 October 25 Cedar Rapids Pump Motors for Water/Wastewater Operators 9 am 3 pm $140 October 30, 31 Cedar Rapids Basic Water Distribution Training 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 October 30, 31 Cedar Rapids Wells Maintenance and Rehabilitation 9 am 3 pm $199 November 2012 November 6, 7 Cedar Rapids Basic Water Distribution Training (Cont d) 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 November 8, 9, 15, 16 West Des Moines Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 November 13 Cedar Rapids Water Treatment 101 Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 November 14 Cedar Rapids Activated Sludge Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 November 27 Cedar Rapids Basic Hydraulics for Water/Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 November 28 Cedar Rapids Water Treatment 201 Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 December 2012 December 4 Cedar Rapids Drinking Water Regulations and Sampling Review 9 am 3 pm $125 December 5, 6, 12, 13 Marshalltown Basic Training Wastewater Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 December 11 Cedar Rapids Applied Math for Wastewater Grades 3 & 4 9 am 3 pm $125 December 17 Cedar Rapids Wastewater Microbiology the Basics 9 am 3 pm $125 January 2013 January 7, 8 Cedar Rapids Pumps (Hands-On) 9 am 3 pm $199 January 9, 10, 16, 17 Cedar Rapids Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 January 9, 10, 16, 17 West Des Moines Basic Training Water Distribution 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 January 11 West Des Moines Basic Math Refresher for Water/Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 January 24 Cedar Rapids Anaerobic/Aerobic Digestion Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 January 28 Cedar Rapids Advanced Suspended Growth Microbiology Filaments 9 am 3 pm $125 January 30 Cedar Rapids Coagulation/Flocculation 9 am 3 pm $125 January 30 Marshalltown Certification Review for Wastewater 8:30 am 2:30 pm $125 January 31 Marshalltown Certification Review for Water 8:30 am 2:30 pm $125 February 2013 February 5 Cedar Rapids Sampling Concerns for Public Water Systems 9 am 3 pm $125 February 6, 7, 13, 14 Cedar Rapids Basic Training Wastewater Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 February 8 Cedar Rapids Lagoon Operations 8 am 2 pm $125 February 19 Cedar Rapids Reading Utility Blueprints and Plans for Operators 9 am 3 pm $125 February 22 Cedar Rapids Taste and Odor Control 9 am 3 pm $125 February 26 Cedar Rapids Activated Sludge Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 February 28 Cedar Rapids Certification Review for Water 9 am 3 pm $ Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

23 March 2013 March 5 Cedar Rapids Pumps and Pumping Overview for Water/Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 March 6, 7, 13, 14 Fort Dodge Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 March 7, 8 Cedar Rapids Wells Maintenance and Rehabilitation 9 am 3 pm $199 March 11 Cedar Rapids Pump Motors for Water/Wastewater Operators 9 am 3 pm $140. March 12 Cedar Rapids Drinking Water Regulations and Sampling Review 9 am 3 pm $125 March 14 Cedar Rapids Certification Review for Wastewater 8:30 am 2:30 pm $125 March 18 Cedar Rapids Disinfection in Wastewater Supply Systems 9 am 3 pm $125 March 19 Cedar Rapids Wastewater Microbiology the Basics 9 am 3 pm $125 March 20 Cedar Rapids Basic Math Refresher for Water/Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 March 21 Cedar Rapids Water Microbiology the Basics 9 am 3 pm $125 March 22 Cedar Rapids Water Treatment 101 Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 March 26 Cedar Rapids Disinfection in Water Systems 9 am 3 pm $125 March 27 Cedar Rapids Water Treatment 201 Overview 9 am 3 pm $125 March 28 Marshalltown Lagoon Operations 8:30 am 2:30 pm $125 April 2013 April 3, 4, 10, 11 Fort Dodge Basic Training Wastewater Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 April 5 Fort Dodge Lagoon Operations 8 am 2 pm $125 April 16 Cedar Rapids Applied Math for Water Grades 3 & 4 9 am 3 pm $125 April 17, 18, 24, 25 Cherokee Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 April 24, 25 Cedar Rapids Collection Systems Basic 8:30 am 4:30 pm $250 May 2013 May 1, 2, 8, 9 Cedar Rapids Basic Water Distribution Training 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 May 16, 17 Cedar Rapids Pumps (Hands-On) 9 am 3 pm $199 May 22 Cedar Rapids Certification Review for Water 9 am 3 pm $125 May 22, 23, 29, 30 Cedar Rapids Basic Training Water Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 June 2013 June 5, 6, 12, 13 Cedar Rapids Basic Training Wastewater Treatment 8:30 am 4:30 pm $435 June 26 Cedar Rapids Certification Review for Wastewater 9 am 3 pm $125 Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 21

24 Water Environmental Technology Online Credit Program Entry time: Fall, Spring or Summer Length: Two years (four semesters, one summer) for the associate degree program. One year degree option forthcoming. Award: Associate of Applied Science degree. This innovative program provides students with realworld experience in either a one- or two-year program for preparation in the water and wastewater fields. The two-year degree includes technical study in water/wastewater procedures, complemented by math, science, social science, humanities classes and an internship. The Water Environmental Technology program comes to you via Environmental Technology Online ( The classes were developed by the Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute. Students may transfer credits from this program to the University of Northern Iowa toward a bachelor s degree in technology management. Graduates of this program work in municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and the collection systems and distribution systems that serve them. All operators are required by law to be certified. This program provides training and educational experiences that will prepare you for certification examinations. Work experience requirements must be met before you are eligible to take an examination for certification. Be sure to refer to the certifying body in your area to determine eligibility. Employment opportunities: Municipal water utilities Municipal wastewater treatment plants Rural water systems Industrial waste treatment facilities Engineering firms Privately owned water/wastewater plants Local employers that hired Kirkwood graduates from this program: ADM Rockwell Collins Cargill Square D Company Hart Engineering U.S. Department of Agriculture Iowa Beef Producers City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Department of Natural Resources City of North Liberty Genencor International, Inc. City of Coralville People s Service City of Iowa City PMX Industries, Inc. Penford Products Rathbun Rural Water Hiring trends: Graduates of this program can expect to earn $14-$22 per hour to start. Set your sights on a Water Environmental Technology career. Over the next 20 years, up to $1 trillion must be spent to upgrade facilities and infrastructures to meet new U.S. water quality standards. An estimated 90,000 dedicated men and women work in the water environmental technology field. Labor demographics threaten a significant drop in employees as an aging population leaves the workforce during the next decade. As the population increases and technology advances, the demand for water environmental technology professionals and the scope of careers they work in expands. Opportunity, competitive salaries, stability and the chance to make a difference can all be yours with a water environmental technology career. Program contact: Kim Fensterman Kirkwood Community College Community Training and Response Center kim.fensterman@kirkwood.edu 22 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or

25 Hotel/Motel Information Operators are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations. Cedar Rapids TThe Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW Aspen Inn 3242 S Ridge Drive SW Fairfield Inn 3243 Southridge Dr SW Hampton Inn 3265 Sixth Street SW Hometown Inn and Suites 3315 Southgate Ct. SW Holiday Inn Express 3320 Southgate Ct. SW Howard Johnson Airport Express Wright Brothers Boulevard Four Points by Sheraton rd Ave SW Super rd Ave SW Cherokee Super 8 Motel 1400 N 2nd St Best Western La Grande Hacienda Motel 1401 N 2nd St Fort Dodge AmericInn 100 West Kenyon Road Comfort Inn th Avenue South Country Inn & Suites th Avenue South Marshalltown Best Western Regency Inn 3303 South Center Street Comfort Inn 2613 S. Center Street Hampton Inn and Suites 20 West Iowa Avenue Waterloo Howard Johnson Waterloo 3052 Marnie Road Isle of Capri Hotel 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard West Des Moines Sheraton West Des Moines th Street Super Forest Avenue (Clive) Valley West Inn 1551 Valley West Drive Maps Hiawatha Marion 151 Directions to Campus from Interstate 380: 1. Take the Kirkwood/Highway 30 exit. 2. Take the Kirkwood Boulevard exit. 3. Go south on Kirkwood Boulevard 13 approximately one mile. 4. The Main Entrance is on the left. Cedar Rapids The Kirkwood Community College main campus covers 680 acres of Iowa countryside located near the intersection of I-380 and Highway 30 on the southern edge of Cedar Rapids Certified Environmental Worker Training Register online at 23

26 North Entrance To Highway 30, or West to I-380 at exit Advising Center EagleCard office 108 Iowa Hall 104 Iowa Hall Financial Aid 2nd floor Kirkwood Hall KIRKWOOD MAIN CAMPUS LOCATOR MAP Admissions, Iowa Hall 18 AEGON USA 12 Animal Health Technology 31 Arts & Theatre Annex 23 Automotive Collision Repair Community Training & Response Center One Stop Test Center 2nd floor Kirkwood Hall 2055 Cedar Hall C Street Automotive Technology 4 Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall 20 Baseball/Softball Fields 7 Benton Hall 13 Bookstore, Benton Hall 14 Building 32 ICN 32A & 32B 25 Campus Health 19 Campus Security 11 Cedar Hall 16 Main Entrance (Not Kirkwood Property) 7 8 N Central Receiving 30 Community Training and Response Center 6 Continuing Education 34 Diamond V Mills 31 Facilities and Security 11 Healthcare Simulation Center 9A Heritage Agency on Aging East 26 Heritage Agency on Aging West 24 Horticulture/Floral Careers 28 Iowa Equestrian Center 36 Kirkwood Boulevard 9A Restricted Parking (Not Kirkwood Property) Iowa Hall 18 East Entrance Johnson Hall 10 Jones Hall 8 South Entrance Kirkwood Hall 17 Kirkwood Kids (Waypoint) 3 Library 15 Linn Hall Mansfield Center 21 Mansfield Swine Education Center Michael J Gould Recreation Center 1 Nielsen Hall 22 Raptor Center 32 RuffaloCODY 2 The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 34 Restricted Parking The Kirkwood Center 34 Tippie Beef Education Center 35 Transportation and Safety Training 27 76th Avenue 35 Washington Hall BUS STOP COMPUTER LAB EMERGENCY PHONES STAFF PARKING To Interstate I-380 at Wright Brothers Blvd. 36

27 Register Now! Four easy ways to register. Many Classes Have Limited Seating. Register Early! Online: Log on to By Mail: 1. Fill out the enclosed enrollment form and credit card/debit card number, or enclose check. 2. For company billings, please include name, address, phone number and appropriate signature. Make Check Payable to Kirkwood Community College: 1. Pay the amount under tuition only. 2. Write name of person and class number on check. 3. Send to: Continuing Education, Kirkwood Community College P.O. Box 2068 Cedar Rapids, IA Registration Information or Payment must be made at the time of registration. MasterCard, VISA or Discover Card accepted. By Phone Tell Our Operators: 1. The class numbers from this catalog. 2. Your credit card/debit card number and expiration date. By Fax Fax enclosed enrollment form with credit card/debit card number or company billing information. Refunds: An automatic refund is made if Kirkwood cancels a class. To withdraw your registration before a class starts, please call or Refunds will be issued to students who drop the class at least one day prior to the class start date. No refunds will be issued for classes dropped on or after the class start date. Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education is pleased to welcome learners of all ages. However, learners under the age of 17 wishing to enroll in non-youth courses should seek permission from the program director. Please phone Sex: Male Female Name Last First Middle Initial Address City State ZIP Phone: Day Night Date of Birth Course(s) Title Social Security Number Title Class No. Tuition $ Class No. Title Title Class No. Tuition $ Class No. Paying by Credit Card: (please circle) MasterCard Visa Discover Credit Card No. Exp. Date Your Signature Date Agency/Company Billing (We do not bill individuals, please list sponsoring agency): Date 20 Agency/Company Nine-digit EIN number Address Individual Granting Approval Phone Student Signature (required) Authorized Company Signature (required) Any fees unpaid at the end of the class will revert back to the student s account and he/she will be held accountable. The student will not receive CEU s or transcripts and will not be allowed to register until the account is paid in full. Please note: Under the Federal Right to Privacy Act, Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education cannot disclose any student information without the written consent (a separate form) of the student.

28 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Cedar Rapids, Iowa Permit No Kirkwood Blvd. SW PO Box 2068 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Grade A Water Operators Water & Wastewater Treatment Operators Water Distribution Operators Pump Installers Well Contractors Find it all inside. 26 Additional questions? Call our phone-in registration at or