This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of wastewater collection and treatment systems. Instruction covers the water cycle, wastewater sources and characteristics, domestic wastewater pretreatment, preliminary treatment, sedimentation, biological treatment, activated sludge, fixed-film processes, stabilization ponds, sludge digestion, disinfection, system safety, and basic operational calculations. The course also addresses the responsibilities of wastewater operators, applicable laws and regulations, pollution prevention, and the protection of receiving waters, public health, and the environment. 20-hour course
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident status, and meet all attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant may be considered incomplete and may not receive a certificate of completion.
Simple calculator with square root function.
Photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Course materials, notebook, and writing utensils as directed by the instructor.
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process. Participants are expected to attend all class sessions, activities, discussions, and required exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance or participation requirements.
Prior wastewater experience is helpful but not required. This course is recommended for entry-level wastewater operators, utility employees, and individuals beginning the TCEQ wastewater operator licensing pathway.
Describe the basic responsibilities of a wastewater operator.
Identify major components of wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Explain basic wastewater characteristics, treatment objectives, safety concerns, and regulatory concepts.
Recognize common wastewater terms, equipment, and operational procedures.
Apply basic wastewater operations knowledge to support safe and compliant utility performance.
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of wastewater collection and treatment systems. Instruction covers the water cycle, wastewater sources and characteristics, domestic wastewater pretreatment, preliminary treatment, sedimentation, biological treatment, activated sludge, fixed-film processes, stabilization ponds, sludge digestion, disinfection, system safety, and basic operational calculations. The course also addresses the responsibilities of wastewater operators, applicable laws and regulations, pollution prevention, and the protection of receiving waters, public health, and the environment. 20-hour course
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident status, and meet all attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant may be considered incomplete and may not receive a certificate of completion.
Simple calculator with square root function.
Photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Course materials, notebook, and writing utensils as directed by the instructor.
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process. Participants are expected to attend all class sessions, activities, discussions, and required exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance or participation requirements.
Prior wastewater experience is helpful but not required. This course is recommended for entry-level wastewater operators, utility employees, and individuals beginning the TCEQ wastewater operator licensing pathway.
Describe the basic responsibilities of a wastewater operator.
Identify major components of wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Explain basic wastewater characteristics, treatment objectives, safety concerns, and regulatory concepts.
Recognize common wastewater terms, equipment, and operational procedures.
Apply basic wastewater operations knowledge to support safe and compliant utility performance.