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SUMMARY:USET Virtual Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:August 30 – September 3\, 2021\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central/9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern each day \nTracks will include Tribal Best Practices from: \n\nData Improvement\nHealth Promotion and Disease Prevention\nBehavioral Health\n\nWhat will be covered? \n\nLearn successful methods of behavioral health prevention and treatment practices from across Indian Country.\nIdentify behavioral health workforce training and development opportunities.\nDiscover methods and tools that Tribal Nations are using to improve clinical measures performance.\nGain knowledge and understanding of how to weave sustainability within Tribal Nations health promotion and disease prevention programs.\nShare stories of successful Tribal best practices in program implementation.\nNavigate the purpose and benefit of community health assessments in Tribal communities.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nClinic personnel including immunization coordinators\, addiction counselors\, diabetes coordinators\, GPRA coordinators\, clinicians\, CACS\, and health directors\nSocial services personnel\nTribal justice personnel\nEmergency services personnel\nAnyone who is interested!
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-best-practices-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events,USET/USET SPF Events
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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-2021-09-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T134531Z
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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-2021-07-20-2021-09-02/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T110000
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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-2021-07-19-2021-09-02/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T090000
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UID:10000713-1630659600-1630670400@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-2021-09-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134025Z
UID:10000714-1631091600-1631102400@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-2021-09-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210516T214717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T162831Z
UID:10000105-1631271600-1631271600@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-2021-06-04-2021-06-18-2021-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T143056Z
UID:10000549-1631606400-1631613600@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-2021-07-20-2021-09-14/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134242Z
UID:10000492-1631617200-1631624400@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 closed. \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-2021-07-19-2021-09-14/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134309Z
UID:10000715-1631696400-1631707200@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-2021-09-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T185253Z
UID:10000551-1631779200-1631786400@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-2021-07-20-2021-09-16/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134326Z
UID:10000495-1631790000-1631797200@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 closed. \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-2021-07-19-2021-09-14-2021-09-16/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134338Z
UID:10000174-1631869200-1631880000@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-2021-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134359Z
UID:10000175-1632128400-1632139200@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-2021-09-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134408Z
UID:10000497-1632135600-1632142800@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 closed. \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-2021-07-19-2021-09-14-2021-09-20/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T175609Z
UID:10000555-1632211200-1632218400@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-2021-07-20-2021-09-21/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134445Z
UID:10000499-1632222000-1632229200@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 closed. \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-2021-07-19-2021-09-14-2021-09-21/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210610T141702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T190525Z
UID:10000559-1632297600-1632304800@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-2021-07-20-2021-09-22/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134505Z
UID:10000177-1632301200-1632312000@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-2021-09-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134541Z
UID:10000179-1632387600-1632398400@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-2021-09-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173539
CREATED:20210706T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134559Z
UID:10000180-1632474000-1632484800@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\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-2021-09-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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