BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Distribution System Operator_Entry Level DESCRIPTION:ABOUTThis class is for anyone interested in obtaining a GA Water Distribution System Operator certification\, who does not currently work at a utility. The course covers the design\, installation\, inspection and repair of a water distribution system. This course provides the required training hours for the GA Distribution Systems Operator certification (27 hours) and meets the WPI Needs-to-Know topics. COURSE SCHEDULEIn person attendance is required. The class will meet on the TWT campus once a week\, on Thursdays\, from August 20th through December 17th\, from 9am-3:30pm. Weekly online assignments will be posted on Google Classroom. In-person attendance and completion of weekly virtual assignments are required for attendance. MAJOR TOPICS:By the end of the course\, participants will be able to: Understand the components and functions of water distribution systemsExplain operation and maintenance of pipes\, pumps\, valves\, and storage tanksUnderstand water quality monitoring and common distribution system issuesUnderstand the proper installation\, maintenance\, and function of meters and hydrantsExplain the importance of disinfection in distribution systems and compare different disinfection methodsApply safety procedures and emergency response protocolsInterpret system maps\, read meters\, and perform basic troubleshooting\nWHO CAN ATTEND AND REGISTRATIONThis class is for entry level trainees\, who are not currently working at a utility. Registration fees are covered by TWT\, through a grant. To register\, follow the steps below:Visit WaterNeedsYou.org to learn more about course offerings and to complete the Career Navigation resources.Complete the Career Navigation resources\, housed on the WaterNeedsYou.org website. Submit the inquiry form application form (found in the Career Navigation resources).Tour a water or wastewater facility\, and then submit a registration document (provided after tour).Attend classes and start your career in water! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

ABOUT

This class is for anyone interested in obtaining a GA Water Distribution System Operator certification\, who does not currently work at a utility. The course covers the design\, installation\, inspection and repair of a water distribution system. This course provides the required training hours for the GA Distribution Systems Operator certification (27 hours) \;and meets the WPI Needs-to-Know topics. \;

COURSE SCHEDULE

In person attendance is required. The class will meet on the TWT campus once a week\, on Thursdays\, from August 20th through December 17th\, from 9am-3:30pm. Weekly online assignments will be posted on Google Classroom. In-person attendance and completion of weekly virtual assignments are required for attendance. \;

MAJOR TOPICS:

By the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \;

Understand the components and functions of water distribution systems
Explain operation and maintenance of pipes\, pumps\, valves\, and storage tanks
Understand water quality monitoring and common distribution system issues
Understand the proper installation\, maintenance\, and function of meters and hydrants
Explain the importance of disinfection in distribution systems and compare different disinfection methods
Apply safety procedures and emergency response protocols
Interpret system maps\, read meters\, and perform basic troubleshooting

WHO CAN ATTEND AND REGISTRATION

This class is for entry level trainees\, who are not currently working at a utility. Registration fees are covered by TWT\, through a grant. To register\, follow the steps below:

Visit WaterNeedsYou.org to learn more about course offerings and to complete the Career Navigation resources.
Complete the Career Navigation resources\, housed on the WaterNeedsYou.org website. \;
Submit the inquiry form application form (found in the Career Navigation resources).
Tour a water or wastewater facility\, and then submit a registration document (provided after tour).
Attend classes and start your career in water!

LOCATION:2500 Clean Water Court Buford GA 30519 UID:e.2302.1487705 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260627T145400Z URL:https://thewatertower.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/distribution-system-operator-entry-level-1764028?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR