AUGUST
Note: Both these courses are being offered at the August Expo.
Operator Certification Exam
Development and Administration
This FREE session is being offered with operators in mind who are looking to take any level Drinking Water Operator Certification Exam as well as their managers. This presentation is intended to give you an understanding of the processes that go into developing and administering the exam in Massachusetts. The Division of Professional Licensure is now working with the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) and Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP) to implement new testing procedures. The exam procedure will now involve the use of computerized exams offered throughout the year at designated locations. These procedures were developed to make the exams more convenient for potential operators and reduce the cost for the exams. This session will give insight into ABC’s role in the development of the exam, as well as the Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities’ role. The new computerized component will also be discussed to better prepare you and/or your employees for taking the exam.
Speakers:
Robert Hoyt, President-Elect, Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)
Paul Niman, Chair, Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Facilities
Date: The Summer Expo, August 28, 2008
Time: 9:45 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.
(before the Expo begins)
Location: The Granite Room,
(on the main floor)
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area,
Princeton, MA
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Understanding Massachusetts’ Right to Know Law and MSDS
Course ID No. MWWA 08-002 “NEW SEMINAR”
The Massachusetts Water Works Association is offering a seminar which reviews the Massachusetts Right to Know Law (RTK) which became effective in 1984. The Right to Know Law applies to State, County and Municipal workplaces in Massachusetts. This seminar is appropriate for those Water Utility Professionals as well as Management Professionals in the workplaces mentioned above. This seminar will explain the RTK Law and who is covered. You will learn about Material Safety Data Sheets and what labeling and training requirements are necessary. Those who complete this seminar will be awarded 0.2 CEUs (equivalent to 2.0 Training Contact Hours).
LOCATION: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Route 140, Princeton, MA
DATE: August 28, 2008
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(The Spruce Room, 2nd Floor)
INSTRUCTOR:
Patricia E. Sutliff, Environmental Engineer, MA Division of Occupational Safety
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SEPTEMBER
Distribution System Flushing
Hydrant Flow Testing
And Distribution System Maintenance
Course ID # MWWA 95-008
The Massachusetts Water Works Association is offering a seminar on Distribution System Flushing, Hydrant Flow Testing and Distribution System Maintenance. Theseminar will provide operators with a practical knowledge of the benefits and implementation procedures of these programs. Attendees completing this seminar will be awarded 0.3 CEUs (equivalent to 3.0 Training Contact Hours).
LOCATION: Attleboro Water Treatment Facility
1296 West Street, Attleboro, MA
DATE: Wednesday, September 3, 2008
TIME: 8:30am – 12:15pm
INSTRUCTORS:
William Shaughnessy, Asst. Superintendent, Wellesley Waterand Sewer Division
Richard Johnson, Principal/Project Manager, Amory Engineers, P.C
John Spadoni, New England Regional Manager, Dewcon, Inc.
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Monitoring & Reporting Regulations –
What You Need to Know to be in Compliance
Course ID # MWWA 08-003
The Massachusetts Water Works Association is offering a seminar on Monitoring & Reporting Regulations. This session will provide a forum for operators to be informed on common sampling and report submittal issues. It will provide updated water quality regulatory information to assist in performing monitoring responsibilities and compliance issues. Attendees will receive information on sample schedule interpretation including general water quality, total coliform and lead & copper sampling, monitoring & reporting violations, public notification, and electronic reporting (eDEP) updates. Attendees completing this seminar will be awarded 0.3 CEUs (equivalent to 3.0 Training Contact Hours).
LOCATION: Levi Heywood Memorial Library
55 West Lynde Street,
Gardner, MA
DATE: Wed., September 10, 2008
TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS:
Paula Caron, MassDEP Drinking Water Program, Water Quality Program Coordinator, Central Regional Office
Kristin Divris, MassDEP Drinking Water Program, Central Regional Office
Kelly Momberger, MassDEP Drinking Water Program, Central Regional Office
Josephine Yemoh-Ndi, MassDEP Drinking Water Program, Central Regional
Office
Andrew Durham, MassDEP, Boston Office
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