Workshop: Water & Environmental Technology (XWET)

Update on code information or any changes in the program.

Update on OARs and hands on testing to recertify student for backflow assembly certification through the State of Oregon.

Review of backflow prevention assemblies used for water/wastewater system cross connection control. Review will include overview of hydraulics and degree of hazards, proper backflow installation procedures, and approved testing/troubleshooting procedures. Students will learn to identify common, actual, and potential cross connection hazards; students will be introduced to the basic requirements for carrying out a cross connection program. Upon successful hands on and written exam completion, students will be issued certificate of completion by OBT/CCC and transcripted for appropriate number of CEUs. Students will be able to apply to Oregon Health Department for recertification by that agency.

Designed to provide information to individuals involved in the protection of public water systems from contamination due to cross connections. This course should be of special interest to cross connection control specialists, plumbing inspectors, waterworks managers, and backflow device testers.

Presentation of backflow prevention assemblies used for water/wastewater system cross connection control. Class will include overview of hydraulics and degree of hazards, proper backflow installation procedures, and approved testing/troubleshooting procedures. Students will learn to identify common, actual, and potential cross connection hazards; students will be introduced to the basic requirements for carrying out a cross connection program. Students will be able to apply to Oregon Health Authority for Certification by that agency.

Offerings include: Management & Supervision, Basics, Health & Safety, Technology, Operations, Distribution & Maintenance, Lab, Biosolids, Source Control.

Offerings include: Management and Supervision, Water Quality and Treatment, Distribution and Maintenance, Waterworks Basics, Customer Service and Safety.

Review topics included on the State of Oregon Waste Water Operator Exams.