Basic Operations for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Queensbury campus & Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sept. 14 to Oct. 7
Mondays & Wednesdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
and
Oct. 13 to Nov. 19
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
To register, complete the .
Participants in this 20-session course will experience a broad introduction and overview of wastewater treatment operations, excluding activated sludge (a separate course typically offered in the spring semester). Successful completion of a training course and course exam is required as part of the qualification process to take the New York state certification examinations. This is not intended to be an exam review course, and completing it cannot ensure successful completion of the certification exams. The course outline will follow the New York state DEC鈥檚 鈥淐urricula Guide for WWTP Operator Certification Training 鈥 Basic Operations Course鈥 and is also approved for credit toward recertification of a wastewater operator license.
Please note:
- The first and last sessions will be held at 糖心传媒鈥檚 Queensbury campus. The remaining sessions will be held at Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant (GFWWTP).
- Attendance at all sessions and completion of all required course activities and the exam are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Required textbooks: The following textbooks are required for the course. Students who do not already have these textbooks must purchase copies before the first class.
- 鈥淥peration of Wastewater Treatment Plants,鈥 Vol. 1, 8th Edition, published in 2019 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
- 鈥淥peration of Wastewater Treatment Plants,鈥 Vol. 2, 8th Edition, published in 2022 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Instructor: William Norton, water & sewer superintendent, City of Glens Falls
Price: $950
CRN: 10188
Wastewater Treatment: Activated Sludge Processes
Jan. 19 to Feb. 25
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 to 9 p.m.
Queensbury campus & Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant
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This class is one in a series of three courses offered as part of the NYSDEC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate series. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation requires this course if you plan to pursue an 鈥淎鈥 certificate at any level. This is also an appropriate refresher for those who hold certification and seek operator renewal credit. Topics to be covered include a basic process overview, modifications, process control, testing and calculations, nitrification, problem-solving, record keeping, trending and graphing.
Required textbooks: The following textbooks are required for the course. Students who do not already have these textbooks must purchase their own copies before the first class.
- 鈥淥peration of Wastewater Treatment Plants,鈥 Vol. 1, 8th Edition, published in 2019 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
- 鈥淥peration of Wastewater Treatment Plants,鈥 Vol. 2, 8th Edition, published in 2022 (available through the Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Please note:
- The first and last sessions will be held at 糖心传媒鈥檚 Queensbury campus. The remaining sessions will be held at Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant (GFWWTP) unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.
- While not required, it is recommended that participants complete the Basic Operations for Wastewater Treatment Plants course before attending this course.
- Attendance at all sessions and successful completion of all required course activities and the exam are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Instructor: William Norton, water & sewer superintendent, City of Glens Falls
Price: $359
CRN: 20005