- Biological Wastewater
- Math Courses
- Online Courses
- Operator Maintenance
- Physical/Chemical Wastewater
- Safety
- Water Distribution
- Water Treatment
- Well Driller
Biological Wastewater
Review courses are intended for wastewater operators desiring to earn continuing education credit to maintain their operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam. Please bring a calculator to class.
Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
MT | Apr. 1-2, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399 |
TW | Jun. 25-26, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399 |
Short Schools are intensive training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators of wastewater treatment facilities who are preparing for the state certification exam. ABC Need-to-Know criteria for operators are used as the topical outline for each Short School, and Sacramento Manuals are used as reference texts. Handouts, videos, demonstrations and practice tests are utilized in the training program.
Book Requirements
Sacramento Manuals are reference texts for all Short Schools, as well as one reference for the S.C. state certification (ABC) exams. Manuals are included in the tuition for “D” & “B” level courses. Students are asked to bring the manuals for all other level courses. Additional manuals are available for purchase through the SCETC. Call (803) 778-6656. Please bring a calculator to class.
Days | Dates | Level | Time | Hours | Price |
M | Jan 8, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
M | Jan 8, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
M, T, W, Th | Feb. 5-8, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
M, T, W, Th | Feb. 5-8, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
M, T, W, Th | Apr. 15-18, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
M, T, W, Th | Apr. 15-18, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
M, T, W, Th | May 13-16, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
M, T, W, Th | May 13-16, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
M, T, W, Th | Sep. 9-12, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
M, T, W, Th | Sep. 9-12, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
M, T, W, Th | Dec. 9-12, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
M, T, W, Th | Dec. 9-12, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
Math Courses
This 12-hour math course is beneficial for water and wastewater operators. The course involves practicing math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include a basic math review, decimal equivalents, conversions, formulas, units of measure, word problems, and calculating dosages. Other course topics may include problems related to coagulation, chemical feeders, clarification, chlorination, fluoride, filtration, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and flow rates. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. Call the SCETC at 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu if you would like to schedule this course at your facility.
Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
Th,F | April 4-5, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 12 | $535 |
Th,F | July 8-9, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 12 | $535 |
Online Courses
Operator Maintenance
This course combines both the Electrical Maintenance and Pump Maintenance classes. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu for more information.
Days | Dates | Price |
M, T | April 29-30, 2024 | $680 |
Th, F | June 6-7, 2024 | $680 |
This 6-hour course will cover the electrical fundamentals for wastewater operators. Topics may include; atomic theory & energy sources, electric circuit basics, electromagnetism, inductance, & capacitance, power systems, control system components, reading electrical diagrams, electrical measurements, normal operations and troubleshooting. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. This course can be offered at your facility. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu for more information.
Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
M, T | April 29-30, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
M | May 20, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
Th, F | June 6-7, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
This 6-hour course will cover an overview of pump theory, types, components, and repair. Other topics may include a review of selection & replacement of packing and mechanical seals, pump piping system, pump hydraulics, normal operating conditions, lineshaft turbine operating conditions, special pumping units, and abnormal operating conditions. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. This course can be offered at your facility. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu for more information.
Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
M, T | April 29-30, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
Th, F | June 6-7, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |