This course contains approximately 11 HOURS of reading and video-viewing content!

We cannot guarantee that you will receive CEUs for completing this course. However, we are able to vouch for the content and relevance of this course should individuals apply for CEUs in their own state. We strongly recommend investigating this potential with your state’s certifying organization BEFORE beginning this course.

Here is the breakdown of course content in HOURS. You can pass this information along to your certification organization to help them determine how many credits this course may (or may not) offer for you.

 

NOTE: In the original Operator Basics program it was generally accepted that 10 hours of work = 1 CEU. 

(Time in hours)

UNIT
READING
VIDEO
TOTAL TIME

UNIT 1

0.2

0.2

0.4

The Basics: Public water supply and operator certification.

UNIT 2

0.7

0.6

1.3

Sources: Types and characteristics of ground water sources.

UNIT 3

0.9

0.9

1.8

Treatment: Conventional treatment and chemical removal.

UNIT 4

1.1

1.0

2.1

Distribution and Storage: Drinking water distribution and storage components.

UNIT 5

0.8

1,0

1.8

Pumps, Facilities and Controls: Well construction, location and pump components.

UNIT 6

0.7

0.7

1.4

Regulations and Monitoring: Specific to surface water systems.

UNIT 7

1.1

1.1

2.2

Operation and Management: Communications, records management and safety.

TOTALS

5.5

5.5

11.0