California Rural Water Association
4125 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(800) 833-0322
Fresh New Training!
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. Check out our 2010 schedule!
Tuition Assistance
The Expense Reimbursement Grant (ERG) Program allows individuals associated with small water systems (less than 3300 population) to have their tuition and mileage fully reimbursed. For more information on this program, please contact CPS at (866) 867-3594 or visit www.cps.ca.gov/tlc/sws/. If you qualify for this program, you may use your ERG# in lieu of payment for this course.
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.
Class dates:
September 13-17, 2010
December 6-10, 2010
If you are interested in registering, click here for a registration form to be mailed or faxed to us.
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.
Class dates:
August 16-20, 2010
November 15-19, 2010
If you are interested in registering, click here for a registration form to be mailed or faxed to us.
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.
Class dates:
July 19-23, 2010
August 9-13, 2010
September 20-24, 2010
November 1-5, 2010
If you are interested in registering, click here for a registration form to be mailed or faxed to us.
