2020 Wastewater Operator Training Calendar

2022 Wastewater Operator Training Calendar

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2022 Wastewater training events

Check this on-line calendar for changes, updates, and for the most current listing of events!

wastewater-operator-training Check-in for all in person training events begins at 7:30 a.m.; training events start at 8:00 a.m. For registration questions, contact Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us or 651-757-2591 or 1-800-657-3864. All 2022 in-person events are subject to COVID-19 policies and protocols until further notice:

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Annual conferences

Updated conference information coming soon! For program information go to . state.mn.us/water/training-wastewater-operators

Wastewater Treatment Basic Recommended for entry-level operators or as a review for experienced operators. Seminar covers wastewater terminology, treatment types, phases, wastewater math, sampling, reporting and safety. Exams offered on the last day.

Contact hrs: 16 WW

$300 Online training $390 Inperson training Includes refreshments & lunch for inperson workshops only!

Wastewater Certification Prep for C & D Facility Operators CANCELLED This workshop will cover fundamentals specific to wastewater treatment system operators. Topics including wastewater treatment systems, math, safety, sampling and testing, and compliance. Designed with the newer operator in mind.

Contact hrs: 16 WW

$390 Includes refreshments & lunch

Type IV Basic (Land Application of Biosolids) A basic introductory course that covers site selection, application rates, nitrogen management, reports, field analysis of potential sites, verification of site/soils data, management problems, and individual assistance if needed. This course, plus six months experience, is a prerequisite for taking the Type IV exam. Exams offered on the last day.

Contact hrs: 16 Type IV or 16 WW

$390 Includes refreshments & lunch

Stabilization Pond Seminar A must for all municipal pond operators. This in-depth seminar covers pond design, theory and concepts, operation and maintenance, discharge procedures and calculations, practice problems, pump calibration, best

practices and much more. Exams offered on the last day.

Contact hrs: 16 WW

$390 Includes refreshments & lunch

August 2-3 Online August 8-10 Online

The end time is approximately 11:30 a.m. daily. This online event is spread over 2 weeks (5 days) and the daily start/ end time is 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must attend all 5 sessions to earn credits.

? Exams given in person on August 11 at Jimmy's Event Center.

? Postmark exam application by July 27 December 13?15 Brooklyn Park at

Marriott Northwest ? 763-536-8300 ? ? Postmark exam application by November 30

September 27-29 Brainerd, Cragun's Conference Center CANCELLED ? 218-825-2700 ? ? Postmark exam application by September 14

April 12-14 Brainerd, Cragun's Conference Center ? 218-825-2700 ? ? Postmark exam application by March 30

May 10-12 New Ulm, Best Western Plus ? 507-359-2941 ? hotels-in-new-ulm/best-western-plus-new-ulm/ propertyCode.24142.html ? Postmark exam application by April 27

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Type IV Refresher (Land Application of Biosolids) Must take basic course first. Review procedures to manage a land-application program, including all elements of the basic course and individual assistance. No exams given.

Contact hrs: 6 Type IV or 6 WW

$100 Online training

Pump Workshop Take this if you operate, maintain or troubleshoot submersible or dry pit pumps. Includes pump theory, maintenance, packing, seals, bearings, control panels, troubleshooting and a hands-on session. No exams given.

Contact hrs: 6 WW

$130 Includes refreshments & lunch

Collection System Basic This seminar will be of interest to collection system and wastewater operators who operate and maintain collection systems. Covers pumps, control panels, traffic control, collection system math, along with operation and maintenance of collection systems. Exams offered on the last day.

Contact hrs: 16 WW

$300 Online training $390 Inperson training Includes refreshments & lunch for inperson workshops only!

Type V Basic (Spray Irrigation) Topics to be covered include permit and certification requirements, goals of land treatment, crop management, loading calculations, operations and monitoring. Exams offered on the last day.

Contact hrs: 16 Type 5 or 16 WW

$390 Includes lunch

May 19 Online 8:00 to 4:00 p.m.

June 15 Vadnais Heights, General Repair ? 651-766-0874 ?

October 20 New Prague, Quality Flow Systems ? 952-758-9445 ?

August 23-25 Online 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. August 30-31 Online 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.

The end time is approximately 11:30 a.m. daily. This online event is spread over 2 weeks (5 days) and the daily start time is 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must attend all 5 sessions to earn credits.

? Exams given in person on September 1 at Jimmy's Event Center.

? Postmark exam application by August 17 November 15-17 Brooklyn Park at

Marriott Northwest ? 763-536-8300 ? ? Postmark exam application by November 2

May 17-19 Perham at The Cactus ? 218-346-2554 ? ? Postmark exam application by May 4

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Chloride Resources for Wastewater Operators [Mini-session] Online

This webinar will cover different resources for cities and wastewater treatment operations for dealing with chlorides and smart salting options.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

Collection System Basics [Mini-session] Online

This webinar will cover topics related to the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wastewater conveyance systems.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

Wastewater Basics for New Operators [Mini-session] Online

This webinar will cover a variety of topics related to fundamental wastewater treatment with a focus on new operators.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

Industial Wastewater Treatment [Mini-session] CANCELLED

This webinar will cover topics and case studies related to the treatment wastewater produced by industries.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

PFAS [Mini-session] Online This webinar will cover topics and regulations related to PFAS in wastewater and biosolds.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

Pumps, Lift Stations, and Meters [Mini-session] Online This webinar will cover topics related to pump operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

Wastewater Process Control [Mini-session] Online

This webinar will cover topics related to operation of wastewater treatment systems with a focus on testing and operational strategies for wastewater treatment systems.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

Emergency Response [Mini-session] Online

This webinar will cover topics related to operation, response, and preparedness during a state of emergency at wastewater treatment systems.

Contact hrs: 2 WW $40

January 11 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

April 19 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

May 24 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

June 21 CANCELLED Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

August 16 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

September 20 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

October 18 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

December 6 Time: 8:00 a.m. ? 10:00 a.m.

Additional exam sessions

Wastewater exams.....................................$55.00 Certificate issuance after examination....... $45.00 NOTE: Training event registration fee does not include exam application fee.

If you are eligible and want to take an exam, submit a separate exam application postmarked 15 days before the event.

Exam applications are available at: . For exam information, contact Tracy Finch at tracy.finch@state.mn.us or 651-757-2103 or 1-800-657-3659. Information about what wastewater and collection system operators are expected to know is available at . mn.us/water/wastewater-operators-training-and-certification under Need to Know.

Date/time

June 23, 8:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.

Place

Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Heights,

July 29, 8:30 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. August 11, 8:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. September 1, 8:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.

Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association (MWOA), Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids,

Wastewater Treatment Basic, Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Heights,

Collection System Basic, Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Heights,

Exam application postmark date

June 8

July 14

July 27 August 17

Training site information

Online-Virtual training instructions will be emailed to participants. Online training will be conducted through MS Teams and you are highly encouraged to log in early to make sure your sound and video are working properly. Note: Some email systems have quarantined the training invite. Please contact Marcus Weikert at marcus.weikert@state.mn.us or Annaliza Heesch at annaliza. heesch@state.mn.us prior to the event if you have not received the invitation email. Training locations are subject to change. Final details will be provided upon enrollment.

Best Western Plus, New Ulm 2101 S Broadway St New Ulm, MN 56073 507-359-2941

Craguns Conference Center, Brainerd 11000 Cragun Drive, Brainerd 56401 218-825-2852

General Repair 3535 International Drive, Vadnais Heights 55110 651-766-0874

Jimmy's Event Center 3565 Labore Rd Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-482-1233

Marriott Northwest 7025 Northland Dr N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-536-8300

Quality Flow Systems 800 6th Street NW New Prague 56071 952-758-9445

The Cactus 43521 Fort Thunder Rd Perham, MN 56573 218-346-2554

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