Workforce Development – Distribution Certification Review (Grade 3) – Hybrid

2026 SCHEDULE
May 27-28, 2026: Palmdale (Los Angeles County): Palmdale Water District

California Rural Water Association (CRWA) offers two-day certification review classes to enhance operators’ knowledge of distribution grade 3. The courses include a pre-test, detailed instruction on distribution operators’ expected range of expertise, and practice exams. This format refreshes operators on the many aspects of distribution systems and helps sharpen their test-taking skills.
Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to:
1. Learner will be able to calculate square feet, cubic feet, volume, conversion of flows, pounds formula, mg/l, flow, and head.
2. The learner will be able to successfully summarize the factors that influence disinfection and describe the several types of disinfectants.
3. Learner will successfully explain reducing agents, trihalomethanes, and breakpoint chlorination.
4. Leaner will be able to, successfully relate the factors that affect Cl2 disinfection.
5. The learner will describe the safety tips for handling Cl2 gas cylinders.
6. The learner will identify the different types of Cl2 equipment and their uses.
7. Learning successfully identifies the importance of proper system surveillance, water quality monitoring, and cross-connection.
8. The learner will define pipe maintenance and pipe features.
9. Leamer will successfully explain the significance of lockout/tagout standards and monitoring equipment.
10. The learner will be able to, successfully identify the standards of trenching and shoring safety.
11. Upon successful completion of this course the learner will earn twelve contact hours and 1.2 CEUs

Attendee Information:

  • 12 SWRCB/REHS Contact Hours
  • 1.2 CEUs

Daily Class Schedule:

  • Sign In: 8:00 am
  • Class: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Lunch: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (on your own)

SWRCB EXAMS: All exams are Computer-Based and will be scheduled by SWRCB. For more information on how to apply for your test date, please go to the SWRCB WEBSITE:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/occupations/DWopcert.html

To register online, please fill out the form below:

Water Distribution Certification Review Grade-3

General Information:

  • A confirmation will be EMAILED to you WITH INSTRUCTIONS, please make sure your email address is valid.
  • All registrants who have registered and paid for the class will receive their certificates within two weeks of the class date.
  • Cancellations must be received by CRWA in writing five business days prior to the event to qualify for a refund.
  • Cancellations received within this time frame, will be subject to a refund less a $25 processing fee.
  • All class transfer requests must be received five business days prior to class and are subject to CRWA approval. Transfers will only be valid within the same calendar year.
  • REMITTANCE can be mailed to, 1234 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834- ATTN: Candice Jackson
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