Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7122
Course Name
Responsibilities of Clean Water Professionals
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
PA DEP: Training Section
Primary Contact
Jill Anderson
jianderson@pa.gov
7177724049 Ext.
Website
Description
You will be able to describe the importance of good communication and establish a communication system with your system owners, customers and regulatory agencies.
You will be ready to accept and carry out the responsibilities and rewards of being a Clean Water Professional.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Course Outline
I. Welcome - Course overview/logistics/ goals and objectives - ( 10 min)
II. Wastewater Operators - The Clean Water Professionals (30 Min)
it’s more than just a job.
a. Introduction to the Wastewater Operator ‘Code of Ethics”
b. Review/discussion of code of ethics
c. Example Job Description for Wastewater Operators
III. Protecting/maintaining your system, utilizing resources wisely. (20 Mins)
a. Asset Management/Sustainable Infrastructure
b. Long Range Planning
c. Effective communications with board members/system owners
-------- BREAK --------- (10 Mins)
IV. Laws Rules and regulations that Impact Wastewater Operators (1 Hr 50 Min)
a. The Operator Certification act (302 regulations)
b. The NPDES permit and associated laws and regulations
c. The regulatory review of non-compliance
d. Case Histories & Group Exercise (consequences)
---------------- Break ---------------- (10 Mins)
V. Security and Emergency Planning for Wastewate
Target Audience
Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Classroom