Description

This course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a basic working knowledge of electricity, motors, and horsepower as a prerequisite for this course.

The course will review electrical principles. Topics covered include volts, amps, and ohms; direct and alternating current; switches, fuses, and breakers; transformers; measurement of electricity; and general electrical safety. The course will move on to properties of motors and controls, including troubleshooting and failure modes. Lastly, the course will cover brake, motor, and water horsepower, as well as practical application through calculations and sample problems.

This course is sponsored by NEIWPCC in conjunction with MassDEP and MAWEA.

Additional Details
Wastewater Training Contact Hours (TCHs) are approved in NH, RI, NY, VT, CT, and MA. This class is approved for ME WW Operations TCHs. This class is also approved for ME DW TCHs.

Participants will be awarded TCHs consistent with the proportion of the session they are in attendance. Participation in polls may be used to verify attendance. Links to certificates will be emailed to participants upon course completion.

All participants must be registered to view the course. Registration closes when the class starts.

Cancellations must be received at Training@NEIWPCC.org no less than 24 hours prior to course start time.