Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9264
Course Name
703A - Water Distribution System: Safety
Contact Hours
18.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
California State University, Sacramento
Primary Contact
Jamie McCartney
wateroffice@owp.csus.edu
916-278-6142 Ext.
Website
Description
Through this course, operators will have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, certification requirements, and career management strategies. Operators completing this course should also be able to develop and conduct a safety program and tailgate safety sessions; and be able to safely operate and maintain pumps, wells, vehicles, and equipment. Operators will also learn about defensive and safe vehicle driving, routing traffic, working safely in streets, protecting the public, and conducting safety inspections of waterworks facilities.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1.1 Water as a Limited Resource
1.2 The Water Supply System
1.3 Water Quality Standards
1.4 Water Quality in Distribution Systems
1.5 Contaminants and Their Sources
1.6 Protecting Water Quality Through O & M
1.7 Distribution System Operators
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is the person interested in working in the water field and wishing to prepare for certification license exams, to learn how to do the job safely and effectively, and/or to meet
educational needs for promotion.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous