Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3884
Course Name
Activated Sludge Refresher - DEP
Contact Hours
16.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
PA DEP: Training Section
Primary Contact
Jill Anderson
jianderson@pa.gov
7177724049 Ext.
Website
Description
This was developed as a prepatory course for the activated sludge certification exam as well as a refresher for certified operators. Operators will be engaged in active classroom discussion as well as small group exercises. Operators will be provided, in advance of the training dates, with vocabulary and other training material. Successful students will familiarize themselves with this material before the classroom training. The training provides an opportunity to prepare for the activated sludge licensing exam. Training includes exam taking skills and practice, math drills, concept reinforcement, confidence building, homework, and a supportive learning environment.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* Troubleshooting
* Nitrogen cycle in wastewater
* Nutrient removal
* Organisms throughout the treatment process/microlife
* General activated sludge processes
* Aeration systems
* Solids management
* Process control calculations/decision making
* Wet weather operations
* Final clarifiers
* Chemical feed rates
* Process control math
Target Audience
Operators in training and as a refresher for licensed operators.
Training Format
Classroom