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SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:USET-IHS NAO COVID/Delta Variant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join the USET Tribal Epidemiology Center and the IHS Nashville Area Office for a webinar discussing the delta variant. \nZoom link: https://usetinc-org.zoom.us/j/89927141128?pwd=YUFrNllFck91SXJ0bDFjY29ncTB6UT09 \nTopic: USET-IHS NAO COVID/Delta Variant  Zoom Webinar\nTime: Aug 2\, 2021 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nMeeting ID: 899 2714 1128\nPasscode: 528040 \nOne tap mobile\n+19292056099\,\,89927141128# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,89927141128# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location \n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nMeeting ID: 899 2714 1128 \nFind your local number: https://usetinc-org.zoom.us/u/kjlYXrg8f
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-ihs-nao-covid-delta-variant-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-03/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132640Z
UID:10000100-1627988400-1627995600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-03/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132700Z
UID:10000172-1628064000-1628074800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-04/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T132023Z
UID:10000114-1628150400-1628157600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-05/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132855Z
UID:10000102-1628161200-1628168400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-05/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132903Z
UID:10000173-1628236800-1628247600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132911Z
UID:10000678-1628496000-1628506800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132920Z
UID:10000103-1628506800-1628514000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-09/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T162838Z
UID:10000115-1628582400-1628589600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132928Z
UID:10000679-1628668800-1628679600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T162855Z
UID:10000116-1628755200-1628762400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133100Z
UID:10000680-1628841600-1628852400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210728T200442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133108Z
UID:10000244-1628852400-1628856000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET COVID-19 ECHO
DESCRIPTION:Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country\, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region\, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice. \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern (join) \nJoin by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929: \n646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line. \n**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-covid-19-echo/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133230Z
UID:10000106-1628852400-1628859600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133239Z
UID:10000688-1629100800-1629111600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T202415Z
UID:10000119-1629187200-1629194400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210701T142447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133345Z
UID:10000658-1629187200-1629205200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Information Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar
DESCRIPTION:United South and Eastern Tribes \nOffice of Environmental Resource Management Presents \nInformation Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar is being offered again! \nDo you want to improve your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Learn how to communicate in a clear and operator-friendly way with Information Mapping®\, which you will receive as part of the training. \nThis live\, online interactive webinar provides a means for Tribal Nation utilities personnel to write SOPs using helpful software developed by Information Mapping® that you will receive as part of the training. \nWho should attend? USET Member Tribal Nation Water/Wastewater Operators \nDuring this webinar you will learn: \n\nInformation Mapping Techniques\nHow to construct documents in a clear and concise way\nHow to improve your SOP writing\n\nAugust 17\, 18\, 19\, & 20 at  9:00 AM-2:00 PM Eastern each day \nThere is no cost to participate and up to 16 continuing education credits will be available to support operator and lab analyst certification renewals. \n*Need to install Information Mapping software prior to attending the 4-day seminar* \nFor questions\, please contact Jennifer Bennett\, USET OERM Administrative Assistant II\, at jbennett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/information-mapping-virtual-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133353Z
UID:10000473-1629198000-1629205200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133402Z
UID:10000691-1629273600-1629284400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210701T142447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133411Z
UID:10000660-1629273600-1629291600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Information Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar
DESCRIPTION:United South and Eastern Tribes \nOffice of Environmental Resource Management Presents \nInformation Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar is being offered again! \nDo you want to improve your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Learn how to communicate in a clear and operator-friendly way with Information Mapping®\, which you will receive as part of the training. \nThis live\, online interactive webinar provides a means for Tribal Nation utilities personnel to write SOPs using helpful software developed by Information Mapping® that you will receive as part of the training. \nWho should attend? USET Member Tribal Nation Water/Wastewater Operators \nDuring this webinar you will learn: \n\nInformation Mapping Techniques\nHow to construct documents in a clear and concise way\nHow to improve your SOP writing\n\nAugust 17\, 18\, 19\, & 20 at  9:00 AM-2:00 PM Eastern each day \nThere is no cost to participate and up to 16 continuing education credits will be available to support operator and lab analyst certification renewals. \n*Need to install Information Mapping software prior to attending the 4-day seminar* \nFor questions\, please contact Jennifer Bennett\, USET OERM Administrative Assistant II\, at jbennett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/information-mapping-virtual-interactive-webinar-2021-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T130039Z
UID:10000532-1629360000-1629367200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210701T142447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133457Z
UID:10000662-1629360000-1629378000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Information Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar
DESCRIPTION:United South and Eastern Tribes \nOffice of Environmental Resource Management Presents \nInformation Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar is being offered again! \nDo you want to improve your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Learn how to communicate in a clear and operator-friendly way with Information Mapping®\, which you will receive as part of the training. \nThis live\, online interactive webinar provides a means for Tribal Nation utilities personnel to write SOPs using helpful software developed by Information Mapping® that you will receive as part of the training. \nWho should attend? USET Member Tribal Nation Water/Wastewater Operators \nDuring this webinar you will learn: \n\nInformation Mapping Techniques\nHow to construct documents in a clear and concise way\nHow to improve your SOP writing\n\nAugust 17\, 18\, 19\, & 20 at  9:00 AM-2:00 PM Eastern each day \nThere is no cost to participate and up to 16 continuing education credits will be available to support operator and lab analyst certification renewals. \n*Need to install Information Mapping software prior to attending the 4-day seminar* \nFor questions\, please contact Jennifer Bennett\, USET OERM Administrative Assistant II\, at jbennett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/information-mapping-virtual-interactive-webinar-2021-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133449Z
UID:10000476-1629370800-1629378000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084757
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133541Z
UID:10000696-1629446400-1629457200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084758
CREATED:20210701T142447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133613Z
UID:10000669-1629446400-1629464400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Information Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar
DESCRIPTION:United South and Eastern Tribes \nOffice of Environmental Resource Management Presents \nInformation Mapping Virtual Interactive Webinar is being offered again! \nDo you want to improve your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Learn how to communicate in a clear and operator-friendly way with Information Mapping®\, which you will receive as part of the training. \nThis live\, online interactive webinar provides a means for Tribal Nation utilities personnel to write SOPs using helpful software developed by Information Mapping® that you will receive as part of the training. \nWho should attend? USET Member Tribal Nation Water/Wastewater Operators \nDuring this webinar you will learn: \n\nInformation Mapping Techniques\nHow to construct documents in a clear and concise way\nHow to improve your SOP writing\n\nAugust 17\, 18\, 19\, & 20 at  9:00 AM-2:00 PM Eastern each day \nThere is no cost to participate and up to 16 continuing education credits will be available to support operator and lab analyst certification renewals. \n*Need to install Information Mapping software prior to attending the 4-day seminar* \nFor questions\, please contact Jennifer Bennett\, USET OERM Administrative Assistant II\, at jbennett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/information-mapping-virtual-interactive-webinar-2021-08-20/2021-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084758
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133632Z
UID:10000699-1629705600-1629716400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:USET Water Distribution Operator ABC Class I Certification Course\nSession participants will learn regulations\, operator math and chemistry\, and specific distribution processes in detail. Other chapters cover water use and system design\, water mains\, hydrants and valves\, water system supply\, security and public relations. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I Distribution certification exam. \nThe course will begin on Thursday\, July 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 24 with time off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the utilities workforce for many years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal participants. \nFor more details on the ABC Need To Know Criteria for Water Distribution Operator Class I\, click here: https://www.abccert.org/testing_services/documents/ABCNeedToKnowCriteria_WaterDistributionOperatorClassI.pdf \nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate \nTopic(s)  \nTime CST \n\n\n07/22/21\nLesson 1 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/26/21\nLesson 2 US EPA Water Regulations\n8-11AM\n\n\n07/28/21\nLesson 3 Water Use and System Design\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n07/30/21\nLesson 4 Water System Hydraulics\n8-10:30 AM\n\n\n08/02/21\nLesson 5 Pipes\nLesson 6 Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/04/21\nLesson 7 Water Main Installation\nLesson 8 Backfilling\, Main Testing and Installation Safety\nLesson 9 Water Math Part I: Conversions\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/06/21\nLesson 9 continued Water Math Part 1 Conversions\nLesson 10 Water Services\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/09/21\nLesson 10 continued Water Services\nLesson 11 Valves\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/11/21\nLesson 12 Water Math Part II: Basic Geometry / Detention Times\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/13/21\nLesson 12 continued Water Math Part II\nLesson 13 Fire Hydrants\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/16/21\nLesson 13 continued Fire Hydrants\nLesson 14 Water Storage Tanks\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/18/21\nLesson 15 Electrical Systems\nLesson 16 Pumps and Motors\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/20/21\nLesson 16 continued Pumps and Motors\nLesson 17 Meters / Water Auditing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/23/21\nLesson 18 Disinfection: Principles of Chlorination\nLesson 19 Disinfection Math: Dosing Formulas\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/25/21\nLesson 20 System Operations\nLesson 21 Water Quality Testing\n8-11AM\n\n\n08/30/21\nLesson 21 continued Water Quality Testing\nLesson 22 Cross-connection Control\nLesson 23 System Mapping\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/01/21\nLesson 24 SafetyLesson 25 Public Relations\nLesson 26 Water Math Part III Flows / Velocities\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/03/21\nLesson 26 continued Math Part III Flows / Velocities\nLesson 27 Groundwater and Wells\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/08/21\nLesson 27 continued Groundwater and Wells\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/15/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Test Taking Strategies (from Jack Hedrick)\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/17/21\nLesson 28 Distribution System Review / Students use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/20/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Students Use the Test Bank to take tests – score and discuss with students\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/22/21\nLesson 29 Distribution System Review / Highlights from test taking strategies course and one last chance to use the test bank\n9-12PM\n\n\n09/23- 24/21\nStudents Travel on their own to computerized test taking locations in their state\n9-12PM
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-water-distribution-operator-abc-class-i-certification-course-2021-08-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084758
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T143236Z
UID:10000535-1629792000-1629799200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on  June 9\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 21\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nRegistration is now closed \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 10\, 2021\nWastewater Treatment Ponds – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 1\, Trickling Filters\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021\nFixed Film – Part 2\, Rotating Biological Contactors\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, June 24\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, June 29\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 3\n\n\nThursday\, July 1\, 2021\nActivated Sludge – Part 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021\nDisinfection – Part 2 + Disinfection Math\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021\nIntroduction to Solids Handling\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021\nAeration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021\nAerobic Digestion – Part 2\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 5\, 2021\nSludge Dewatering – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021\nElectrical Fundamentals and Motors – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17\, 2021\nPumps\n\n\nThursday\, August 19\, 2021\nLift Stations\n\n\nTuesday\, August 24\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (pH\, TSS\, TS)\n\n\nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (BOD and Winkler)\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Spectrophotometers)\n\n\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\nLaboratory for Wastewater (Alkalinity and Hardness)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 1\n\n\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021\nChemical Handling – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-treatment-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-20-2021-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T084758
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133707Z
UID:10000478-1629802800-1629810000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Analysts Certification Course - ABC Class I
DESCRIPTION:The USET Water Laboratory Analyst Certification Level I course will cover the most important and commonly performed job tasks and capabilities for water laboratory analysts. The course will closely follow the “Need to Know” criteria to pass the ABC Class I certification exam. The course will begin on Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 and continue weekly until September 30\, 2021 with two weeks off for various summer holidays. The trainer is a subject matter expert and has been successfully training the water and wastewater workforce for more than 30 years. The course\, books\, and certification exam are free to USET member Tribal Nations. \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 APPROVED REGISTRANTS. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 11\, 2021 TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF COURSE MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE CLASS. \nRegistration \n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2021\nWelcome\, course logistics\, QA/QC\n\n\nJune 24\, 2021\nQA / QC and laboratory equipment\n\n\nJune 29\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 1\, 2021\npH\, Alkalinity\, and Hardness – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 1\n\n\nJuly 15\, 2021\nTurbidity\, TDS\, Conductivity – Part 2\n\n\nJuly 19\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – DPD and breakpoint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2021\nChlorine Residual – Amperometric titration\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2021\nUnderstanding Spectrophotometers\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2021\nSpectrophotometer tests: phosphorus\, nitrite\, nitrate\, fluoride\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021\nIon-selective electrodes (NH3\, NO3\, F) – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 9\, 2021\nMicrobiology Lab 101 – Media prep and sterile technique\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 13\, 2021\nHeterotrophic Plate Count Methods\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 1\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021\nColiform Bacteria – Part 2\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2021\nMultiple Tube and MPN\n\n\nAugust 26\, 2021\nModern Microbiology Methods (P/A\, IDEXX)\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nJar Testing – Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 1\n\n\nSeptember 16\, 2021\nLaboratory Safety – Part 2\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2021\nReview Class (6 hours)
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/wastewater-operator-certification-course-abc-class-i-2021-07-19-2021-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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