Academy of Water Education
California Rural Water Association
4125 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(800) 833-0322
The Academy of Water Education (AWE) is the onsite training center of the California Rural Water Association. Our instructors have spent years in the field. These experienced men and women know the ins and outs of being operator and bring that practical knowledge to the classroom. AWE onsite workshops allow participants to learn hands-on skills. Our approach is unique and takes the learning experience from theoretical to practical. Hop on over to our training schedule to sign up today!
Class sessions to select from:
Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance
5-day course, $900 for CRWA members, $1100 for non-members. Students may earn 36 CDPH water contact hours or 3.6 IACET Continuing Education Units. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam. This class also satisfies the 36 contact hour (3-unit) specialized training requirement for the Grade2 Water Distribution Operator exam.
Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance on the Road!
3-day course, $425 for CRWA members, $575 for non-members. Students may earn 24 CDPH water contact hours or 2.4 IACET Continuing Education Units. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam. This class also satisfies the 36 contact hour (3-unit) specialized training requirement for the Grade2 Water Distribution Operator exam.
Water Treatment Operations and Maintenance
5-day course, $900 for CRWA members, $1100 for non-members. Students may earn 36 water contact hours or 3.6 IACET Continuing Education Units. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator exam. This class also satisfies the 36 contact hour (3-unit) specialized training requirement for the Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator exam and Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam.
Water Treatment Operations and Maintenance on the Road!
4-day course, $550 for CRWA members, $750 for non-members. Students may earn 32 water contact hours or 3.2 IACET Continuing Education Units. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator exam. This class also satisfies the 36 contact hour (3-unit) specialized training requirement for the Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator exam and Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam.
Backflow Tester Certification
5-day course, $900 for CRWA members, $1100 for non-members. Students may earn 40 CDPH Water Contact Hours.
Class Topics:
-Cross connection control program regulations and plumbing codes
-Hydraulics and hazards of backflow and presentation of backflow incidents
-Tester safety training (including personal and work area protection and confined space entry procedures)
-Approved test procedures and diagnosis of possible failures when testing various backflow assemblies
-Use of a test simulator to create a variety of failure conditions to help testers recognize and diagnose problems in the field
This hands-on class meets CDPH requirements for backflow tester certification.
Computer Application Tools for Water System Utilities Basic or Advanced!
2-day course, $250 for CRWA members, $350 for non-members. Students may earn 12 CDPH Water Contact Hours.
Class Topics:
-Computer Application Training in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
-Budgeting
-Rate Analysis
-Distribution System Inventory
-Treatment Plant Inventory
-Treatment Chemical Calculations
-Chemical Feed Pump Settings
-Compliance Reporting
-Water Usage tracking and reporting
