Introduction

• Wastewater terminology
• Theory of preventative maintenance
• Wastewater collection system design
• Wastewater collection system pipe materials
• Composition of domestic wastewater
• Common wastewater collection system challenges

Operator Safety

• Employer/employee responsibilities
• Confined space considerations
• Monitoring of atmospheric conditions
• Ventilation equipment
• Fire hazards

Wastewater Collection System Inspections

• Inflow, infiltration and exfiltration
• Flow monitoring
• Manholes – design details, inspection requirements
• Sewer grade and velocity
• Wastewater collection inspection tools – lamping, smoke testing, dye testing, CCTV inpsections

Wastewater Collection System Cleaning and Maintenance

• Hydraulic cleaning – balling, high velocity cleaners, flushing, etc.
• Hydraulic cleaning operational concerns – cross connections
• Mechanical cleaning – introduction to methods

Math

• Math and metric related discussions
• Practice Questions – review of typical math certification exam questions

Certification Exam Preparation

• Practice Questions – typical certification exam questions related to water treatment plant operation