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Prepare yourself for the CompTIA Security Certification exam. Course content includes the instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data. In order to qualify for the certification exam you must successfully complete the course(s) listed below. More information
Prepare yourself for the CompTIA Linux+ or the LPU Linux Certification Exam. Course content includes an introduction to the Linux operating system and emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management. In order to qualify for the certification exam you must successfully complete the course(s) listed below. More information
Take the next step in your IT career by preparing for the Cisco CCNA certification exam. You'll master certification-based topics for networking essentials, so you can implement and administer Cisco solutions. More information
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training course will prepare you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. More information
The Basic Water Works Operations course focuses on the relationship between safe drinking water and the important role played by water operators in maintaining both adequate and safe drinking water supplies. During the course, you will receive an overview of the water cycle coupled with the unique responsibilities of water system personnel. In addition to these topics, you are given information specific to the importance of regulation and licensing within the water utility industry as a means of protecting the public's health, safety, and welfare. Upon completion of the class, you will be able to identify and explain the water cycle, understand and perform the operations of basic water production, and exhibit safety in all aspects of water production and handling.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Basic Wastewater Operations course provides an introduction to wastewater collection and treatment along with a brief review of the water cycle. The course covers sources and pretreatment of domestic waste as well as the characteristics of wastewater. Experienced trainers guide the class through best practices and related standards utilizing classroom discussion and cover all associated laws specific to wastewater. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the laws associated with wastewater treatment, identify the functions of a simple wastewater treatment plant, explain the importance of safety in the wastewater treatment process, and understand the importance of and identify the steps in the pretreatment process of domestic waste.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Chlorinator Maintenance course teaches the widely used safety practices for all types of chlorine as well as the proper operation and maintenance of chlorinators. During the course, you will learn both common terminology and basic properties of chlorine, as well as its purpose, as well as use safety principles and troubleshooting for multiple systems. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to follow common chlorine testing procedures, identify and list characteristics of chlorine, identify the parts of a chlorinator system, and perform cleaning, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
This course is designed for employees who will begin performing Customer Service Inspections as they apply to TCEQ standards. A customer service inspection is an examination of the private water distribution facility for the purpose of providing or denying water service. The inspection is limited to the identification and prevention of cross-connections, potential contaminant hazards, and illegal lead materials. Customer service inspections are completed before providing continuous water service to new construction, on any existing service where there is reason to believe that cross-connections or other potential contaminant hazards exist, or after any material improvement, correction, or addition to private water distribution facilities. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the federal, state, and local laws and rules for inspection, perform methods of backflow prevention, cross-connection control, and lead testing, and perform appropriate record-keeping for this task.
Total Contact Hours: 16
Price: $370
The Groundwater Production course introduces you to the origins and sources of groundwater, its physical and chemical characteristics, and treatment protocols. In addition to these topics, you will discuss considerations for well location, construction issues, and factors related to spring-fed systems versus aquifers. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify characteristics, sources, and origins of groundwater, apply location considerations when constructing a water well site, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a water well system, and explain and perform the operations of treating, storing, and distributing groundwater.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
This course provides you with simple and consistent math principles specific to water industry calculations. During training, you will review basic concepts necessary to ensure their success with assigned operational exercises. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to calculate dosage in pounds, calculate pressure, volume, normality, and capacity, and learn and use the equation to calculate the velocity of water flow.
Total Contact Hours: 10
Price: $249
This course provides you with hands-on training opportunities to help you learn more about planning, scheduling and budgeting maintenance for pump and motor equipment. Additionally, the instructor will provide lessons on the installation of pumps, pump and motor types, lubricants, and related pump and motor safety practices. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to plan for and schedule routine maintenance work, identify various types of lubrications and conduct proper lubrication methods, and identify, repair, and maintain the parts of a pump such as the bearings, motors, seals, gaskets, and power transmissions.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
This course utilizes industry professionals to provide information specific to water treatment for public consumption approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Training provided covers water taste and odor considerations, iron and manganese removal, and special water treatment processes. You will also receive the information necessary to become familiar with filtration principles, including filter types, media, operation, and maintenance. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the importance of pretreatment for consumer water, understand and perform filter operations and maintenance, and identify techniques for disinfection.
Total Contact Hours: 24
Price: $532
The Surface Water II course provides you with in-depth problem-solving opportunities specific to the five steps of production; mixing, flocculation, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Through highly qualified and licensed instructors, you will expand your understanding of the chemistry involved in the disinfection of water and special treatment processes for taste and odor, water stabilization, and the associated issues related to the Surface Water Treatment Rule. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to apply specialty methods of filtration, perform special treatment processes, and identify and perform special methods of disinfection.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Wastewater Collection course covers practical aspects of operating and maintaining a wastewater collection system. During the training, you will learn about wastewater operator licensing and collection system designs. You will also learn safety procedures for inspection, proper testing of collection systems, an inspection of manholes, and underground repair. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to design a water collection system, properly operate and maintain a water collection system, identify and perform safety procedures in the inspection, collection, and testing of water, and perform mathematical equations as they relate to the water collection process.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Wastewater Treatment course covers practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures. In addition to the information provided about state requirements, you will learn about the composition and characteristics of wastewater, secondary treatment processes, disinfection of wastewater, and laboratory controls. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify various plant operations, explain the maintenance of plant operations, analyze control options for solids handling and disposal, and explain wastewater reclamation methods.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Water Distribution course provides you with training approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) from industry professionals ranging from water distribution system hydraulics, mains, and valves to hydrants, pumps, motors, and maintenance issues associated with overall water systems. Participants also receive a refresher surrounding water distribution systems, sources, and specific characteristics of water. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify sources and characteristics of water, understand and properly maintain valves and hydrants, and construct and maintain a water distribution system including hydraulics, pumps, motors, and mains.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Water Utilities Management course provides students with information surrounding proper management of water and wastewater systems. During the course, participants will be led through planning, organization and recordkeeping practices determined critical in all areas of utility management. Additionally, participants are guided through discussions on management functions, communication, decision making, delegation, time management, organizational structure, job classifications and interviews, personnel policies, orientation for the new employee, the grievance process, public relations/public education, facility record keeping, safety program considerations, work force education and training, emergency preparedness plans, emergency planning and community right-to-know.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Water Utilities Calculations course provides participants with fundamentals surrounding the determination of flow level formulas, area and volume calculations, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant calculations. During the course, we lead you through the basic steps required to determine these calculations and apply each to an overall system protocol linked to best practices reporting. Upon completion of this course, trainees will be able to perform basic functions in fundamental arithmetic, properly calculate flow, and perform calculations as they relate to water treatment plants.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
The Water Utilities Safety course provides you with important information specific to confined spaces, proper personal protective equipment, and biological and chemical safety issues. Additionally, you are guided through proper procedures associated with excavating and trenching, electrical safety, work site protection, safe vehicle operation, first aid safety tips, and best practices associated with a successful safety program. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify and properly use Personal Protective Equipment, safely operate excavating, trenching, backhoe, and loader equipment, conduct chemical handling in a safe manner and understand the "Right to Know" law.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Price: $451
Phone: 281-239-1531
Email: ce@wcjc.edu
