Cancellation Policy:
Training credits will be issued if notification is given.
One Day Workshops - 48 hours notice required Exam Prep Zoom Training - 10 days notice is required
PA DEP Approved Classes - Now Open
What's The Story With Valves?
DEP Course #7269
Worth 6 DEP Water and Wastewater Contact Hours
Location: Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority
1485 Lower State Road, North Wales, PA 19454
Class Date: Thursday October 22, 2026
Class Start Time: 8 AM
All Meals Included
Cost: $335
Securing Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities Workshop
(DEP Requires Class For All Licensed Operators)
DEP Course #2952
Worth 5 DEP Water/ Wastewater Contact Hours
Location: Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, PA 17519
Class Date: Thursday December 3, 2026
Class Start Time: 8 AM
All Meals Included
Cost: $335
Basic Electricity Principles for Drinking Water & Wastewater Operators
DEP Course #6976
Worth 6.5 DEP Water/ Wastewater Contact Hours
Location: Exon Hotel &Conference Center
815 N Pottsville Pike, Exton, PA 19341
Class Date: Thursday December 10, 2026
Class Start Time: 8 AM
All Meals Included
Cost: $345
Wastewater General Exam Prep
Zoom Training 18 Weeks 2 Hours per week
Wednesdays from 1-3 PM
All classes are recorded in case you miss one.
Please register at least 10 days before the exam prep classes start to ensure you
get your books by the first week of class (we ship the books).
If our exam dates are not convenient for you, we will try to place you in another
state exam.
Class Dates: Wednesday January 13, 2027 to May 12, 2027
Class Time: 1-3PM
Wednesdays Weekly
All students will sit in a May 2027 DEP exam after completion of class
Tuition: $1390(DEP exam fee not included)
Water Distribution System Exam Prep
Zoom Training 10 Weeks 2 Hours per week
Wednesdays from 9-11 AM
All classes are recorded in case you miss one.
Please register at least 10 days before the exam prep classes start to ensure you
get your books by the first week of class (we ship the books).
If our exam dates are not convenient for you, we will try to place you in another
state exam.
Class Dates: Wednesday March 10, 2027 to May 12, 2027
Class Time: 9-11 AM
Wednesdays Weekly
All students will sit in a May 2027 DEP exam after completion of class
Tuition: $1105 (DEP exam fee not included)
Water General Exam Prep
Zoom Training 10 Weeks 2 Hours per week
Wednesdays from 9-11 AM
All classes are recorded in case you miss one.
Please register at least 10 days before the exam prep classes start to ensure you
get your books by the first week of class (we ship the books).
If our exam dates are not convenient for you, we will try to place you in another
state exam.
Class Dates: Wednesday May 19, 2027 to July 21, 2027
Class Time: 9-11 AM
Wednesdays Weekly
All students will sit in a July 2027 DEP exam after completion of class
Tuition: $1105 (DEP exam fee not included)
Collection Systems -Spring Exam Prep
Zoom Training Class is 8 weeks, 2 hours per week
All classes are recorded in case you miss one.
Please register at least 10 days before the exam prep classes start to ensure you
get your books by the first week of class (we ship the books).
If our exam dates are not convenient for you, we will try to place you in another
state exam.
Class Date: Tuesday June 1, 2027- July 20, 2027
Class Start Time: 10 AM -12 PM
All students will have a seat in the July 2027 DEP Exam
Cost: $970 (exam fee no included)
Activated Sludge Exam Prep
DEP Course # 1639 &1640
Zoom Training 10 Weeks 2 Hours per week
All classes are recorded in case you miss one.
Please register at least 10 days before the exam prep classes start to ensure you
get your books by the first week of class (we ship the books).
If our exam dates are not convenient for you, we will try to place you in another
state exam.
Class Dates: Thursday August 19, 2027 - October 21, 2027
Class Time: 1-3PM
Thursdays Weekly
All students will sit in a October 2027 DEP exam after completion of class
Tuition: $1105 (DEP exam fee not included)
Correspondence Courses Available Anytime!
Confined Space Correspondence Class 5 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Course Description:
This course covers: duties of authorized entrants, authorized attendants and entry supervisor conducting hazard analysis non-entry rescue emergency services training with equipment routinely used in confined space work.
How does this work?
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A packet will be mailed to you containing workbooks and quizzes.
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Students will also be given instructions to go to a dropbox.
The Drop Box Will Contain:
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Recordings of an instructor teaching from a PowerPoint slide show.
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Three videos to view. There will be exercises after you view the movies.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and submitted quizzes are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $200
Pumps & Hydraulics Correspondence Class 6 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Course Description -
This course is based on PA DEP Training Module 9. The purpose of the course is to provide information relative to Basics of Pumps and Hydraulics.
Topics covered include:
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Basic Hydraulics
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Force, Pressure, and Head
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Velocity and Flow Rate
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Open Channel (Gravity) Flow
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Energy Losses
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Pressure Flow in Force Mains
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Centrifugal Pumps
How does this work?
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A packet will be mailed to you containing workbooks and quizzes.
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Students will also be given instructions to go to a dropbox.
The Drop Box Will Contain:
Recordings of an instructor teaching from a PowerPoint slide show.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and submitted quizzes are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $200
Lubrication Correspondence Class 6 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Topics covered include:
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The purpose of lubrication and how it works
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Selecting the right lubricant
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How is oil applied to machine and what systems are used?
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How does oil get contaminated?
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All about greases- purpose, advantages and disadvantages
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Dry Bearings and Solid Lubrication and how do they work?
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Sealing of Lubricants inside the machine
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Why sample and test lubricants?
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Lubricant Handling and Storage
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Health Safety
Lubrication applies to all machinery used in water & wastewater treatment facilities.
How does this work?
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A packet will be mailed to you containing workbooks and quizzes.
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Students will also be given instructions to go to a dropbox.
The Drop Box Will Contain:
Recordings of an instructor teaching from a PowerPoint slide show.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and submitted quizzes are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $200
Predictive Maintenance Correspondence Class 6 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Predictive Maintenance Techniques save money and time. Machines last longer and there are less surprises.
Predictive Maintenance techniques such as:
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Oil analysis
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Vibration analysis
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Ultrasonic
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Thermography
Will be described and demonstrated during class.
We will discuss the cost/benefits of each technique and provide guidance as to which techniques should be performed at the plant versus hiring a specialist.
Maintenance applies to all machinery used in water & wastewater treatment facilities.
How does this work?
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A packet will be mailed to you containing workbooks and quizzes.
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Students will also be given instructions to go to a dropbox.
The Drop Box Will Contain:
Recordings of an instructor teaching from a PowerPoint slide show.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and submitted quizzes are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $200
Securing Water & Wastewater Correspondence Class 5 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Course Description- Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
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Describe the importance of implementing security at treatment facilities
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Discuss the regulations regarding security, identify critical assets, & identify potential threats.
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Describe the process for protecting critical assets.
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Describe ways to increase security using tools that deter, detect, delay and respond to threats.
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Demonstrate the relationship between the tools.
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Describe common vulnerability assessment elements.
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Describe the assessment method of common vulnerability analysis templates.
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Choose an appropriate vulnerability assessment template based on the characteristics of a treatment system.
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Given a scenario/case-study, perform a vulnerability assessment using a threat and criticality matrix.
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Identify countermeasures to reduce the threat or criticality of critical assets
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Rank countermeasures on a cost benefit analysis.
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Describe the importance of being prepared for facility emergencies, including but not limited to security threats.
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Incorporate security issues into an existing emergency response plan.
How does this work?
Students will receive all printed materials to read on their own. They will need to complete all unit tests and vulnerability assessments as assigned in the course reading.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and unit tests and vulnerability assessments are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $200
Valves Workshop Correspondence Class 6 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Course Description
This workshop will enhance your knowledge of valves used in the treatment plant, distribution and collection systems. Students will examine cut a-ways of pressure-reducing and other valves. Topics covered include:
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Introduction to valves
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Shutoff and Flow Control Valves
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Specialized Valves
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Valve Boxes and Valve Vaults
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Valve Operation
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Valve Maintenance
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Fire Hydrants
How does this work?
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A packet will be mailed to you containing workbooks and quizzes.
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Students will also be given instructions to go to a dropbox.
The Drop Box Will Contain
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Recordings of an instructor teaching from a PowerPoint slide show.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and submitted quizzes are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $200
Module 25: Hypochlorite Correspondence Class 7 Water/Wastewater Contact Hours
Hypochlorites - sodium and calcium - are the most common form of disinfection used in water treatment. This workshop focuses on the properties, uses, and feed equipment needed when disinfecting with hypochlorites. Students will be introduced to the uses and properties of hypochlorites, chemical handling, regulatory requirements, and feed equipment. Various mathematics principles will be addressed throughout the workshop including changing % concentrations, dosage/feed rates, chlorine demand/dose, and CT calculations. The primary purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the necessary knowledge for the nongaseous hypochlorite (subclass 12) certification examination.
At the end of this training program students will be able to:
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Summarize the uses and properties of hypochlorite
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Describe the storage, handling, and safety concerns when using hypochlorites
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Complete dosage math, chlorine demand, and CT calculations for hypochlorite systems
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Summarize hypochlorite feed equipment operation and maintenance
How does this work?
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A packet will be mailed to you containing workbooks and quizzes.
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Students will also be given instructions to go to a dropbox.
The Drop Box Will Contain
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Recordings of an instructor teaching from a PowerPoint slide show.
How do I get my contact hours? As soon as payment is received and submitted quizzes are graded with a 70% or more, we will submit a roster report.
Correspondence Course Cost: $350