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The California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV-AWWA) founded the Water College in December of 1999. The Water College was founded to actively support the Section’s mission: “Dedicated to leading, educating, and serving the drinking water community to ensure public health and to provide safe and sufficient water for all.” In 2001, the Water College received its accreditation through the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and continues to be an IACET authorized provider. The California Department of Health Services and the Nevada Dept of Environmental Protection accept Water College courses/workshops. The Water College specializes in water curriculum and instruction. The focus on the Water College is to make water education accessible to everyone in the drinking water profession. Unlike other educational institutions that offer classes only during the traditional semester schedules, or by correspondence with no instructor support or interaction, the Water College offers classes throughout the year at member utility facilities throughout California and Nevada. Water College has developed 40-hour courses, (which is equivalent to 3.6 CEU's) to meet the growing demand for water education. This is extremely beneficial for everyone; those that are preparing to take a certification exam and need the required courses as well as economical for employers investing in their personnel. Courses are offered several ways: Public courses/workshops (click here for 2008 calendar): Public courses/workshops are offered 12 months of the year and are open to any person working in the water industry. Courses include Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Water Distribution and Treatment. All courses offer CEU credit. Refreshers, which offer contact hours, are scheduled several times a month to review materials covered in the courses, as well as help prepare for the certification exams. Private courses/workshops Private courses/workshops are held at a utility and are offered as private training for the staff of the utility (contract site). Many utilities are facing significant challenges in locating quality water instruction that is affordable, convenient and flexible. The Water College provides the instructor and continuing education units (CEU’s) and can be scheduled at utilities for times that fit the needs of that particular utility. Each course and or workshop is a flat rate and all-inclusive for a maximum of 40 students. There is no minimum enrollment. For smaller utility or organizational members, partnering with a local member may be beneficial. Value added services such as additional study materials from the Water College Bookstore or Certification Exams from the CA-NV-AWWA certification program are available for an additional fee and require individual applications. To book your private course please contact Carol Husband, Education Manager at chusband@ca-nv-awwa.org
Host Site (Click here for Host site application) Your utility can also act as a host site for the Water College. In addition to being offered to your staff, the courses/workshops are open to the public. As the host site, your utility is eligible for complimentary registrations. Please contact Carol Husband chusband@ca-nv-awwa.org to become a host site. The Water College also provides Contact Hours for Teleconferences, Conferences, Symposiums, Extravaganzas and Workshops. Contact Hours are required for Operator Certification Renewal in California and Nevada. Continuing education will be required for individuals who hold CA-NV AWWA certificates in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Cross-Connection & Lab Analyst in 2005. Certificate holders submitting renewal applications after July 1, 2005 will need to complete continuing education contact hours. In addition to water curriculum, the Water College offers a complete bookstore of water and water-related publications. The Water College is a full-service educational institution designed for you and your water utility in mind.
Click here for "Host Site vs. Contract Site: What is better for your training needs?" (PDF file, 9 K)  For further information on the Water College please contact Carol Husband chusband@ca-nv-awwa.org.
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