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Alaska Training Coalition Calendar

  • Dates listed on the calendar below are tentative.
  • If you are interested in a particular course, you must call the contact listed to register for the course.
  • Training classes may be canceled or rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
  • Please check back often as this calendar will be updated frequently.
  • Shaded courses are introductory courses that "qualify" the attendee for a provisional level exam.
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2013

April
Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Apr. 1 - 2
 Operator Certification Exam Review
For more information go to www.awwma.org/education-training/.
Fairbanks
TBD
AWWMA
Angie Monteleone (907) 561-9777
Apr. 1 - 4
 Intermediate Water Treatment and Distribution Certification Exam Review
Contact Malia Siale to register for the course.
Barrow
3 Core
Ilisagvik College
Malia Siale
(907) 852-1792
Kathy Leary
(907) 852-1868
Apr. 2 - 4
 ARWA Wastewater Workshop
No tuition charge. Attendees responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and meals.
Instructor: Don Van Veldhuisen, Technical Training Manager, USA BlueBook.
April 2 - Welcome and Introduction, Wastewater Safety, Chlorination, and Chemical Feed.
April 3 - Alternative Disinfection, De-chlorination, Activated Sludge, Troubleshooting Activated Sludge, and Math.
April 4 - Filament Control, Nutrient Removal, Dewatering, Thickening, and Anaerobic Digestion.
2.25 CEUs for all three days. Please register online at www.arwa.org
Limit 35 attendees.
Bethel
2.25 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Apr. 3 - 4
 Confined Space Entry 14hr.
No charge.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees.
Cordova
1.4 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
April 5
 Operator Certification Exam
Fee: $30/exam
Application Deadline is February 19th.
No Exceptions!
Statewide
N/A
DEC
Apr. 8 - 12
 Introduction to Small Wastewater Systems
Course fee: $575
State fee: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam
Register online at http://www.ntlalaska.com/fall12_reg_form.html
Fairbanks
3.0 Core
NTL Alaska, Inc. and DEC
Peggy Pollen
(907) 452-6852
April 10
 OSHA 4 Hour Lockout/Tagout Procedured Awareness
No charge for this course.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limited to 20 attendees.
Kodiak
0.4 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
April 12
 OSHA 4 Hour Lockout/Tagout Procedured Awareness
No charge for this course.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limited to 20 attendees.
Kodiak
0.4 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Apr.15 - 19
 Introduction to Small Water Systems
Application fee: $20
Exam Fee: $30 per exam
Space is limited. Please contact Brian Grasman at (907) 442-7172 for availability.
Kotzebue
3.0 Core
Maniilaq
Brian Grasman
(907) 442-7172
Apr. 15 - 19
 Intro to Small Water Systems Provisional Level
Cost: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam fee
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees.
Anderson
3.0 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Apr. 15 - 19
 OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER
No charge.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees.
Togiak
4.0 Noncore
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Apr. 17 - 19
 Intermediate Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Training
Attendees have the option of attending the first two days for water distribution training, the last two days for wastewater collection training, or all three days for both topics. There is no cost. Enrollment limit is 25 attendees. To register online for this training go here: www.awwma.org/education-training/.
Juneau
2.4 Core or 1.6 Core
AWWMA and DEC
Angie Monteleone (907) 561-9777
Apr. 18 - 19
 Lagoon (Wastewater Stabilization Pond) Certification
Testing Friday afternoon
Cost: $50 check/money order for application/exam fees
Fairbanks
1.4 Core
TCC-OEH
(907) 452-8251 ext. 3437
Apr. 19
 OSHA 8 hr. HAZWOPER Refresher
No charge.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees.
Togiak
0.8 Noncore
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Apr. 22 - 23
 PLC for Non-Programmers - 2 Day "Hands-On"
Click here for course information.
Course Fee: $990
To register for this course online go here: www.americantrainco.com/Register.aspx
Anchorage
1.5 Core
American Trainco
American Trainco
(877) 978-7246
Apr. 22 - 25
 PLC Workshop: From Introduction to Application
Click here for course information.
Course Fee: $1980
To register for this course online go here: www.americantrainco.com/Register.aspx
Anchorage
3.0 Core
American Trainco
American Trainco
(877) 978-7246
Apr. 22 - 26
 Introduction to Small Wastewater Systems
Cost: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam fee
Fairbanks
3.0 Core
TCC-OEH
(907) 452-8251 ext. 3437
Apr. 23 - 25
 OSHA 24 hr. HAZWOPER
No charge.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees.
Nome
2.4 Noncore
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Apr. 24 - 25
 PLC Programming & Application
Click here for course information.
Course Fee: $990
To register for this course online go here: www.americantrainco.com/Register.aspx
Anchorage
1.5 Core
American Trainco
American Trainco
(877) 978-7246
Apr. 29 - May 2
 AWWMA's 53rd Annual Statewide Conference
Registration fees: $375-$650
Register online: www.awwma.org
Anchorage
2.2 Core
AWWMA
Angie Monteleone (907) 561-9777
Apr. 29 - May 3
 Personnel Management for Rural Utilities
Reimbursement grants are eligible for lodging and airfare for eligible attendees.
Southeast Alaska (TBA)
3.2 Core
RUBA
Lynn Kenealy
(907) 465-4814
Apr. 29 - May 3
 Introduction to Small Treated Water Systems
The small, treated water system certification exam will be administered at the conclusion of the course.
$200 refundable deposit for village/city operators;
$320 course fee for private business/school operators
Bethel
TBD
YKHC
Brian Berbe (907) 543-6422
MAY
Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
May 6 - 10
 Introduction to Small Water Systems Provisional Level
Cost: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam fee
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees. Cancelled

Tok
3.0 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
May 7 - 8
 OSHA 10 hr. Construction Outreach
No charge.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 20 attendees.
Togiak
1.0 Noncore
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
May 13 - 17
 Intermediate Water Treatment Training
This course offering is being sponsored by DEC. There is no cost for registration, but the class registration is limited to 25 attendees. Registrations must be received by 5/1/13.
Next level higher water treatment exams will be administered on May 17th. Checks for $50 to cover the application and exam fees should be made out to the State of Alaska and presented to the proctor at the time of the exam. Credit cards cannot be accepted.
Register online at: http://www.ntlalaska.com/fall12_reg_form.html
Anchorage
3 Core
NTL Alaska, Inc. and DEC
Peggy Pollen
(907) 452-6852
May 20 - 24
 Introduction to Alaskan Small Water Systems
Course fee: $575
State fee: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam
Register online at http://www.ntlalaska.com/fall12_reg_form.html
Anchorage
3.0 Core
NTL Alaska, Inc.
Peggy Pollen
(907) 452-6852
May 22- 23
 Pumps & Pump Systems: Specifications, Installation, & Operation
Click here for course information.
Course Fee: $990
To register for this course online go here: www.americantrainco.com/Register.aspx
Anchorage
1.6 Core
American Trainco
American Trainco
(877) 978-7246
May 28 - 30
 Water Operations Seminar
No charge.
This class will be taught by USA BlueBook. For questions please call 357-1155. Limit 35 attendees.
Togiak
2.1 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
June
Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
June 3 - 6
 Intro to Small Water Systems Provisional Level
Cost: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam fee
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 10 attendees. Exams will be proctored on Friday, June 7, 2013.
Point Lay
3.0 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
June 17 - 20
 Intro to Small Water Systems Provisional Level
Cost: $20 application fee + $30 for each exam fee
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 10 attendees. Exams will be proctored on Friday, June 21, 2013.
Point Hope
3.0 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
June 18
 Math Made Easy
No charge.
This class will be taught by USA BlueBook. For questions please call 357-1155. Limit 35 attendees.
Kodiak
0.35 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
June 18 - 20
 ARWA Wastewater Analysis
No charge. Attendees responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and meals.
A hands-on training using Hach test equipment and reagents. Instructor: Greg Starlin from Hach Company.
June 18 - The End of the Pipe-Water Reclamation
June 19 - Process Instrument Verification for Water and Wastewater
June 20 - Nutrient Removal and Analysis
0.6 Core CEUs for each day, 1.8 CEUs for attending all three days.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 35 attendees.
Palmer Wastewater Treatment Plant
1.8 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
June 19
 Line Locating
No charge.
This class will be taught by USA BlueBook. For questions please call 357-1155. Limit 35 attendees.
Kodiak
0.35 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
June 20
 Mainline Flushing
No charge.
This class will be taught by USA BlueBook. For questions please call 357-1155. Limit 35 attendees.
Kodiak
0.35 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
August
Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Aug. 6 - 8
 Troubleshooting Wastewater Lagoons Workshop
No charge. There will be a maximum seating of 35, with preference given to water and wastewater Operation Specialists from USDA RUS eligible communities.
Please register online at www.arwa.org.
Palmer Wastewater Treatment Plant
2.2 Core
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
Aug. 13
 CPR/First Aid
No charge.
Please register online at www.arwa.org. Limit 15 attendees.
Anchorage
0.8 Noncore
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
October
Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Oct. 28 - 31
 ARWA 15th Annual Training Conference
Online registration is available at www.arwa.org. Early bird registration before September 27th will receive a $50.00 discount. Attendance to the full conference offers 3.0 Core CEUs
Anchorage
Varies (Up to 3.0 Core)
ARWA
(907) 357-1155
November
Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Nov. 5 - 6
 AWWMA Southeast Alaska Conference
For more information go to www.awwma.org/education-training/
Sitka
Varies
AWWMA
Angie Monteleone (907) 561-9777