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Water & Wastewater Certification for Industry

Alabama Training Network

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This Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Training for Industry course is designed to give individuals working in water or wastewater operations practice in answering questions that are similar in format and content to the questions that appear on the state certification exams.

Duration

40 Hours

Format

Hybrid

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This Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Training for Industry course is designed to give individuals working in water or wastewater operations practice in answering questions that are similar in format and content to the questions that appear on the state certification exams. The sessions will be geared to the specific body of knowledge that the individual or system must possess. Course instructors bring with them real world knowledge in the technical and managerial aspects of the water and wastewater industry as well as being certified and experienced water and wastewater operators. Each instructor delivers current information as state and federal regulation and compliance requirements are updated. This course is a collaboration between the Alabama Training Network and the Alabama Rural Water Association to serve the water and wastewater industry.

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Prepare For Water And Wastewater Operator Certification
  • Apply Technical Knowledge In Water Operations
  • Knowledge Of Current Water Regulation Compliance
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators51-8031.00
  • Environmental Engineers17-2081.00
  • Remote Sensing Technicians19-4099.03
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists19-5011.00
  • Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders51-9012.00
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Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Water and sewage samples — collect and label under direct supervisor guidance at a municipal treatment facility.
  • Test equipment and color analysis standards — apply to perform basic water quality checks on shift under close oversight.
  • Operational data forms and meter readings — record accurately on standardized log sheets with supervisor verification.
  • Chemical addition procedures for chlorine and lime — follow written protocols under direct supervision in a treatment plant setting.
  • Plant meters and gauges — read and report observed values to a lead operator during routine shift walkthroughs.
  • Hand tools and basic cleaning implements — use to clean filter beds and tank surfaces as directed by a senior operator.
  • Equipment lubrication schedules — follow step-by-step instructions to apply lubricants to designated machinery under supervision.
  • Plant safety rules and personal protective equipment — demonstrate correct use during entry-level orientation at a water treatment facility.
  • Compliance software and paper log templates — enter shift data into designated fields with guidance from a supervising operator.
  • Oral instructions from supervisors — listen and confirm understanding before performing assigned tasks on the plant floor.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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