AWE ACR Utility Management Certification

2024 SCHEDULE
June 12-14, 2024: Sacramento (Sacramento County) – CRWA Headquarters – 1234 N.Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834

Class Information:
Our field-experienced instructors know the ins and outs of being a Utility Manager and bring their practical knowledge to the classroom. Our approach is unique and takes the learning experience from theoretical to practical. The Utility Management Certification course is designed to prepare the student for the National Utility Management Certification Exam. This course will utilize the study manual provided and produced by NRWA’s Water University. CRWA is a state affiliate of NRWA, which is currently the largest utility organization in the country with over 27,000 utility members nationwide.

This course will cover areas such as:

  • Financial sustainability and capacity development
  • Accounting practices and principles
  • Personnel policies and procedures
  • Water and wastewater operations

Information about human resources; including federal wage and hour laws, requirements, and public relations and policy.
The course will conclude with an opportunity to take the Certification Examination on a computer-based test with immediate results available upon completion. After passing, a plaque will be mailed to each attendee.

Requirements for Exam: Applicants are required to score 100 points on the application before they are qualified to take the certification examination. Please note: **IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TEST ON THE LAST DAY, PLEASE BRING YOUR LAPTOP**

Information about this course: The Academy of Water Education is the on-site training center of the California Rural Water Association. Our field-experienced instructors know the ins and outs of being an operator and bring their practical knowledge to the classroom. Courses are taught in classroom and hands-on workshop settings. Our approach is unique and takes the learning experience from theoretical to practical. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam. This course satisfies the 36-hour (3-unit) Specialized Training Requirement for Grades 2 and above, Water Distribution.

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

Attendee Information:

Contact Hours:

  • 36 Water Contact Hours
  • 3.6 IACET Continuing Education Units

Schedule:

  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Prepackaged breakfast (Provided by CRWA, daily)
  • Lunch (on your own)

Information about this course: The Academy of Water Education is the on-site training center of the California Rural Water Association. Our field-experienced instructors know the ins and outs of being an operator and bring their practical knowledge to the classroom. Courses are taught in classroom and hands-on workshop settings. Our approach is unique and takes the learning experience from theoretical to practical. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam. This course satisfies the 36-hour (3-unit) Specialized Training Requirement for Grades 2 and above, Water Distribution.

To register online, please fill out the form below:

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