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Jan 03 2007 12: 08PM St. Claud Technical Calla 320-308-5905 p. 4 <br /> wroslon Control <br /> .cis course is designed to train the small water system operator on t _ =ft-o[in <br /> water treatment fatuities and distribution systems. Key topics that viii be cornered and discussed are use of <br /> chemicals, chemical application points,and chemical food systems. One of the objeGtivra,? Pit tn.hta to <br /> identify and recognize a systems need to manage corrosion of the system and recognize the steps to prevent <br /> excessive corrosion from occurring. <br /> �''Wa�sr E?perator tlihrUe SkNls <br /> This course is defined to train the small water system operator the basic math skills in order 10 proper#y, <br /> +4x^d4 and 1—sk-A-1tain a public water system. Procedures that will be wavered will include area volume;, quantity <br /> and velocity calculations. chemical additions and dosage calculations. Formula selection and ca1cdator uusags <br /> vA Water ToO���Isg <br /> r lFor Small Sysbam <br /> This course will train the small water system operator on how to use laboratory ac! tr k*Troiat in fha- <br /> operation of a water utility. Operators will learn the proper techniques required to perform water analysis and to <br /> apply the results to day-today operations. The course is designed to provide the operators with adequate time <br /> to develop and perfect the skiff to obvi ft"i useiui dais. Procedures that wiil'be covered will Include but are not <br /> limited to cofiform sampling,pH, iron and manganese, water hardness, and fluoride concentrations. <br /> iFYo'l�iydrantis and'il1046r Meters <br /> In this course small water system operators will Maam lo eflrudhcely ate and maintain in hydraft wvd <br /> +wi&x iirwters.Areas to be incduded in this course will include, proper hydrant flushing techniques. hydrant <br /> rnatntenanee, code requirements.dilMererMiating between hydrant types and evaluation of hydrant aonditwn. <br /> ij r auja planning and inspection of co ottu«ion projects,winter operation and <br /> * %diness,and pumping of wet barrel hydrants. Water meter component will include disassembly and <br /> �vaarrttaly of MMO3 - S S pxwn "Uw- tears, SdanOwlJon of meter parts and common failures of <br /> water meters. Students are expected to distinguish between several types and models of wafer meters and <br /> mated compm.mrits. wail! t Nam a matw;z�bstervvorks'arid explain the concept behind <br /> magnetic metering. Remote metier reading applications will be explored. <br /> Water L k4"mw e <br /> This course Is designed to assist Operators in preparing for state:of M*nf,"ta be <br /> supplied with materials necessary to study and practice for their exams. Content for each licensure Mavei will <br /> be provided. This course will provide training with math skills, maintenance and opera3lon know o-Ana ac woe <br /> as distribution system components or any other topic as It relates to water treatment Students will be required <br /> to complete a variety of tests addressing content covered in the course and reference materials. Materials and <br /> tests will be provided in eiectroniv and rrwriutsWpaper kwrrwa s. This course does not have any prerequisites. <br /> Ftiion <br /> This course Is designed for wr all system operators enabling them to understand the purpose,1he methods,the <br /> itrall'ung iance.sod Gia mt3Moring requited to operate a hucrlde food system.'Tile Course colliers a brief history <br /> of fluoridation.Techniques that can be used for system setup and calibration. Calculations required to dilute <br /> 24LAd uce#&. ?M1311i raajr »iii 4s,to i x*xle process and frequency of reports. Operation and <br /> maintenance of chemical feed pumps will be included. Module wit also include methods available to analyze <br /> fluoride concentrations in public der supplies. <br /> Disinfection u,Gals-Chlorhrtat+ors <br /> In this course small system operators will loam the purpose of disinfection processes., Topk.s.thW wP1 be <br /> covered in this class will include:chemistry of chlorination, chlorine safety requirements,and cal ulatmne of <br /> dosage. The focus of this course will be on gas chlorination and chlorinators. Students will be required to <br /> voitify, repair and maintain all cornpur rise us hi a-gaib chicA w Lmo syuimn and to recognize associated problems <br /> n a failed or failing system. Also, students are expected to learn the standards set forth by the AWWA for <br /> malerial1s,installatm and application of chlorine fa Vrr��. <br />