Operator Certification Program

The purpose of this web document is to provide a list of approved water operator instructor-led courses that have open registration for those interested in becoming certified water operators in New York State and those fulfilling renewal requirements. The training courses listed below are classroom-based; those interested in correspondence or web-based courses should review that document. The cost of training is not set by the Department and must be discussed with the training sponsor.

The information contained in this document changes daily and this document is refreshed every 2 to 3 weeks. Please refer back to this page often in order to find new and updated information.

Please be sure to have your e-mail software up and running so that clicking on a sponsor's contact will start an e-mail for you should the contact be a link. The document is organized by year and month of training; each month's training is in alphabetic order of training sponsor/provider - please jump to the month of interest or scroll through the information provided.

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Initial Certification Sponsors and Courses
Sponsor/School Grade/Course Dates/Time Cost Contact
Corning Community College Grade B Water Treatment Plant Operator 12/03/2009 to 02/18/2010
$700 Dana Lafever
(607) 937-6881
Erie County Water Authority Grade A Initial Certification Course 11/30/2009 to 01/13/2010
Course end date of 12/11/09. Final exam to be administered on 1/13/10.
$800 John Mogavero
(716) 873-8884
Hudson Valley Community College Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations 10/26/2009 to 02/03/2010
$825 Neil R Bonesteel, PE
(518) 237-0193
Grade A/B Water Treatment Plant Operator (Initial Certification) Grade B 02/08/2010 to 04/19/2010
$695
Grade A/B Water Treatment Plant Operator (Initial Certification) Grade A 02/08/2010 to 04/19/2010
$695
SUNY Morrisville - Morrisville State College Grade B Operators Initial Certification Course 01/04/2010 to 01/08/2010
$550 Cory Sawyer
(315) 684-6082
Grade I Initial - Supervision Course 01/26/2010 to 01/29/2010
$500
Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course 02/16/2010 to 02/19/2010
$500
Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course 03/23/2010 to 03/24/2010
$250
Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course 05/03/2010 to 05/06/2010
$500
Grade I Initial - Supervision Course 06/22/2010 to 06/25/2010
$500
Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course 07/20/2010 to 07/21/2010
$250
Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course 08/30/2010 to 09/02/2010
$500
Grade B Operators Initial Certification Course 11/01/2010 to 11/05/2010
$550
Southern New York-Long Island Water Works School Grade B Initial Certification Course 01/06/2010 to 02/24/2010
$450 Richard Tobin
(516) 931-6469
Grade D Initial Certification Course 03/03/2010 to 03/24/2010
$300
Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations 03/31/2010 to 05/19/2010
$500
Grade I Initial - Supervision 05/26/2010 to 07/14/2010
$400
Tompkins-Cortland Community College (TC3) Water Treatment Grade A (CEPE133/01) 03/15/2010 to 03/25/2010
$650 Joan Rupe
(607) 844-6586
W2Operator Training Group Grade D Distribution Operator 01/11/2010 to 01/15/2010
$500 Douglas E. Withey
(607) 345-0016
Grade D Distribution Operator 05/03/2010 to 05/07/2010
$500
Westchester Community College Grade C Initial Certification Course 04/01/2010 to 05/06/2010
$235 Jan Wines
(914) 271-5008
Grade D Initial Certification Course 04/05/2010 to 05/03/2010
$215
Western New York Water Works School Grade D Initial 05/13/2010 to 05/14/2010
$350 Joseph Soda
(716) 688-2787
Grade C Initial 05/19/2010 to 05/21/2010
$400
Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations 05/24/2010 to 05/28/2010
$599
Grade A Initial Certification Course 06/07/2010 to 06/18/2010
$800
Grade B Initial Certification Course 06/07/2010 to 06/11/2010
$599
Grade D Initial 10/07/2010 to 10/08/2010
$350
Grade C Initial 10/11/2010 to 10/13/2010
$400
Grade A Initial Certification Course 10/18/2010 to 10/29/2010
$800
Grade B Initial Certification Course 10/18/2010 to 10/22/2010
$599
Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations 11/08/2010 to 11/12/2010
$599

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-02 (February)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
Finger Lakes Water Works Conference
Jean A. Millis
(315) 789-3030
02/04/2010 Ontario 2010 February Meeting: Trench Safety Awareness & Case Study of Being Buried Geneva 1 conference
02/04/2010 Ontario 2010 February Meeting: Safe Excavation Practices Geneva 1 conference
02/04/2010 Ontario 2010 February Meeting: USDA, Rural Development - Funding Update Geneva 1 conference
Hach Company
Marvel Schulze
(800) 227-4224
02/02/2010 Dutchess Chloramination Disinfection Poughkeepsie 6 classroom
02/03/2010 Dutchess Process Instrument Verification Poughkeepsie 6.5 classroom
02/04/2010 Dutchess Analysis of Corrosion Control Parameters Poughkeepsie 7.5 classroom
Hudson Valley Water Works Conference
Brian T. Smith
(845) 783-6261
02/25/2010 Orange 2010 Winter Meeting: Orange County Health Department Regulations Harriman 1 conference
02/25/2010 Orange 2010 Winter Meeting: Water Storage Tanks Operation and Maintenance Harriman 2 conference
02/25/2010 Orange 2010 Winter Meeting: Valves Harriman 2 conference
Long Island Water Conference
Arnold Palleschi
(516) 364-9890 x3426
02/17/2010 Nassau AWWA Webcast: New Approaches for Assessing Microbial Threats Woodbury 1.5 teleconference/webcast/videotape
NY Water Environment Association-Executive Office
Maggie Hoose
(315) 422-7811 x1
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Opening Session: Panel on Infrastructure New York 1 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg: Special Session with NYSEFC New York 1 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 1: Carbon Footprint and Sustainability Analysis New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 1: Sustainability in Treatment Technology Selection New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 1: Is Wastewater Reuse coming to Water Rich NE? New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 2: Perspectives in Energy Use and Green House Gases New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 2:Use of Energy Modeling Technology in Green Energy New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 3:Challenges/Opportunities for Wastewater Reuse New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 4: Overview of a Public Education Effort New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 4: Albany Approach to Capital Improvement Programs New York 0.5 conference
02/01/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 6: Ozone for Effective Removal of EDC New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session 7:NYCDEP Unique Approach to Integrating Water New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session10:Biological Manganese Deposition and Treatment New York 0.25 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session10:Effect of Nitrification on Lead Release New York 0.25 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session12:Controlling Stormwater in NYC's Unfiltered DW New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session12:Combined Sewer Overflows as a Source of Hormones New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session13:Feasibility of Renewable Energy for Operations New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session13:Low Flow Turbine at Abiquiu Dam Maximizes Energy New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session14:Beyond Monitoring: Identifying and Reducing Bact New York 0.5 conference
02/02/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session14:Narrow River-Turning Back 20 Years New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session17:Managing Local Wet Weather Utility Risks New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session17: A Perspective on GHG Management New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session17:Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Trading 101 New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session17:Optimizing Technology and Economics New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session18:Mechanisms of Formation of Chlorinated DBPs New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session20:WTP:How to Identify, Avoid, and Litigate the #!@ New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session20: Building Infrastructure Public/Private Partners New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session20:Design, Operational and Permit Requirements New York 0.5 conference
02/03/2010 New York 82nd Annual Mtg:Session20:NYCDEP BEDC In-House Design Manual New York 0.5 conference
New York Rural Water Association
Valerie Ogden
(518) 828-3155 x15
02/02/2010 Columbia Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr Ghent 6 classroom
02/03/2010 Orange Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr Newburgh 6 classroom
02/04/2010 Orange Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr Newburgh 6 classroom
02/17/2010 Suffolk Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr Lake Ronkonkoma 6 classroom
02/24/2010 Wayne Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr Newark 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
02/01/2010 Dutchess Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Poughkeepsie 7 classroom
02/10/2010 Nassau PPCPs, Endocrine Disruptors and Math Made Easy Woodbury 4 classroom
Southern Tier New York Water Works
Dawn Hoyt
(607) 569-3704
02/10/2010 Chemung 2010 February Meeting: Corrosion Control Big Flats 1 conference
02/10/2010 Chemung 2010 February Meeting: Valve and Hydrant Maintenance and Repair Big Flats 1.5 conference
02/10/2010 Chemung 2010 February Meeting: Well Maintenance Big Flats 1.5 conference
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
02/05/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
02/19/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
Western New York Water Works Conference
John Paul Schepp, P.E.
(585) 227-6040
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session A: Next Generation in Bolted Steel Water Storage Ta Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session B: Valve and Hydrant Maintenance Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session A: Communicating with Clarity in these Challenging Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session B: Satellite Telemetry Technologies for Water and S Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session A: Values in the Workplace and Our Personal Lives Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session B: Arsenic Removal Technologies Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session A: SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Session B: Understanding Bidding & Contracts - What Owners Batavia 1 conference
02/03/2010 Genessee 2010 February - Regulatory Update Batavia 1 conference

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-03 (March)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
E.J. Prescott, Inc. - Maine
Pete Hanrahan
(207) 576-9215
03/23/2010 Cortland Water Distribution System Management and Rehabilitation Cortland 5 classroom
03/24/2010 Albany Water Distribution System Management and Rehabilitation Albany 5 classroom
NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Dental Health
Julie Reuther
(518) 474-1961
03/11/2010 Suffolk Principles and Practices of Community Water Fluoridation Yaphank 5.5 classroom
New York Rural Water Association
Valerie Ogden
(518) 828-3155 x15
03/02/2010 Clinton Basic Math Plattsburgh 6 classroom
03/03/2010 Warren Basic Math Lake Luzerne 6 classroom
03/10/2010 Clinton Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr Plattsburgh 6 classroom
03/16/2010 Allegany Water Service O&M/Meter Technology Allegany 6 classroom
03/17/2010 Erie Water Service O&M/Meter Technology Corfu 6 classroom
03/18/2010 Onondaga Water Service O&M/Meter Technology Syracuse 6 classroom
03/23/2010 Tompkins Chlorination 101 Dryden 6 classroom
03/24/2010 Allegany Chlorination 101 Houghton 6 classroom
03/25/2010 Ontario Chlorination 101 Hopewell 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
03/10/2010 Rensselaer Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Troy 7 classroom
03/17/2010 Westchester Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Millwood 7 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
03/05/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
03/19/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
W2Operator Training Group
Douglas E. Withey
(607) 345-0016
03/11/2010 Cortland Grade A-compliant Lab Course Cortland 6.5 workshop
03/12/2010 Cortland Grade A-compliant Lab Course Cortland 6.5 workshop

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-04 (April)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Dental Health
Julie Reuther
(518) 474-1961
04/08/2010 Erie Principles and Practices of Community Water Fluoridation Buffalo 5.5 classroom
New York Rural Water Association
Valerie Ogden
(518) 828-3155 x15
04/13/2010 Chenango Pump Mechanics Norwich 6 classroom
04/14/2010 Cattaraugus Line Location & Leak Detection Olean 4 classroom
04/14/2010 Broome Pump Mechanics Binghamton 6 classroom
04/15/2010 Genessee Line Location & Leak Detection Batavia 4 classroom
04/15/2010 Columbia Pump Mechanics Ghent 6 classroom
04/27/2010 Schuyler Distribution Montour Falls 6 classroom
04/28/2010 Chautauqua Security & Emergency Response Dunkirk 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
04/07/2010 Nassau Water Treatment Woodbury 7 classroom
04/21/2010 Rensselaer Fundamentals of Dam Safety (4.0 hr) Troy 4 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
04/02/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
04/16/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-05 (May)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
05/03/2010 Dutchess Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Poughkeepsie 7 classroom
05/06/2010 Broome Distribution System Operation & Maintenance Strategies Binghamton 4 classroom
05/12/2010 Suffolk Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Melville 7 classroom
05/19/2010 Albany Beginner Pump Design and Packaged Pumping Systems Albany 3.75 classroom
05/19/2010 Oneida Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Utica 7 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
05/07/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
05/21/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-06 (June)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
06/07/2010 Monroe Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Rochester 7 classroom
06/09/2010 Suffolk Emergency Planning and Water System Security Melville 4 classroom
06/09/2010 Broome Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Binghamton 7 classroom
06/11/2010 Madison Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Canastota 7 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
06/04/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
06/18/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-07 (July)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
07/21/2010 Nassau Energy Conservation & Efficiency Woodbury 3 classroom
07/21/2010 Madison Water Storage Tank Operation and Maintenance Canastota 4 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
07/09/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
07/16/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-08 (August)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
08/11/2010 Herkimer Advanced Laboratory Skills (Non-Grade A-Compliant) Oneida 7 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
08/06/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
08/20/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-09 (September)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
09/13/2010 Dutchess Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Poughkeepsie 7 classroom
09/15/2010 Suffolk Water Storage Tank Operation and Maintenance Melville 4 classroom
09/29/2010 Rensselaer Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Troy 7 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
09/10/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
09/17/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-10 (October)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
10/13/2010 Nassau Water Main Installation (3.5 hr) Woodbury 3.5 classroom
10/13/2010 Madison UV Disinfection (4.0 hr) Canastota 4 classroom
10/13/2010 Nassau Cross Connection Control (2010) Woodbury 4 classroom
10/13/2010 Westchester Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Millwood 7 classroom
10/27/2010 Rensselaer Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Troy 7 classroom
SUNY Morrisville - Morrisville State College
Cory Sawyer
(315) 684-6082
10/27/2010 Madison Water Laboratory Course (Grade A-compliant) Morrisville 6 workshop
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
10/01/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
10/15/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-11 (November)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
11/10/2010 Suffolk Water Treatment Operation & Maintenance Melville 4 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
11/05/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
11/19/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2010-12 (December)
Training Sponsor/Provider Date County Course Name City Contact Hours Delivery Type
New York Section American Water Works Association
Jessica Parker
(315) 455-2614
12/16/2010 Nassau Corrosion Control Analysis Woodbury 7.25 classroom
United Rentals
David Roller
(509) 370-1063
12/03/2010 Out of State Excavation Safety for Competent Person Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom
12/17/2010 Out of State Confined Space Entry Training Shrewsbury 6 classroom

Videos:

The following videos are available to be loaned to Local Health Units only! Operators, please relay your interest to your Local health Unit and request that they organize, apply and get approval to hold a training session for water operators based on videos


Video Title Running Time in Hours
2006 Virtual System Explorer DVD-video only 3
AWWA Teleconference:Excellence in Water Quality Distribution 3
AWWA64090: Water Supply Operations - Source Water Protection 0.25
AWWA64097: Turbidity Measurement and Particle Counting 0.25
AWWA64127: Operator Math Made Easy 0.25
AWWA64190: Unidirectional Flushing 0.25
AWWA64272: Water Supply Operations - Water Sources 0.25
AWWA64281: Water Main Disinfection and Dechlorination 0.25
AWWA64323: Water Mains 0.25
AWWA64324: Valves 0.25
AWWA64325: Services and Meters 0.25
AWWA64326: Pumps and Motors 0.25
AWWA65068:Emergency Planning-Big Picture for Water Utilities 0.5
AWWA65105: Tapping Into SDWA:Opportunities and Challenges 0.25
AWWA65113: Public Affairs for Water Utilities 0.5
AWWA65140: Safety First: Water Utility Security 0.25
AWWA65193: Elevated Water Storage Tanks: Safety and Security 0.25
AWWA65218: Routine Coliform Sampling for Water Utilities 0.25
AWWA65226: New Horizons: Critical Infrastructure Protection 0.5
AWWA65233: Security Risk Assessment for Water Utilities 2.5
AWWA65247: Water System Security-Video Field Guide 0.5
AWWA65251: Utility Perimeter Security 0.25
AWWA65255: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control 0.25
AWWA65268: Water System Security-Bio Threat and Mitigation 0.25
AWWA65269: Water System Security-Distribution Sys Protection 0.5
AWWA65315: The Shrinking Workforce Tape 1/2 3.5
Before You Begin...Cross Connections(*overlap with SS video) 0.25
ComputerCD Montana Water Ctr's Small Utility Board Training 3
EPA & the Weather Channel: After the Storm 0.25
EPA Arsenic Treatment Technology 1
EPA Virtual Water Treatment Plant Tour CD-ROM 0.25
Liquid Assets- The Story of our Water Infrastructure 1.5
Modern Marvels: Aqueducts - Man Made Rivers of Life 0.75
Modern Marvels: City Water 0.75
Modern Marvels: Plumbing: The Arteries of Civilization 0.75
Sanitary Survey Inspection, Before You Begin 2.5
Water Infrastructure Successful Strategies for Local Leaders 0.25