Entries Tagged Certification

Licensing exams can be tough, especially at the upper levels. Passing them takes study, ideally in the form of a training course...

Certification exams often stand as obstacles to operators’ advancement. Exam failure rates can be relatively high, and some operators fail exams on...

Imagine a job market in which a water or wastewater operator can earn just one credential that’s recognized in any state or...

Anyone working in treatment, processing or industrial manufacturing has heard catchphrases such as: “Safety starts with me!” or “Everyone is a safety...

In North America, water, wastewater, and distribution and collections systems do not have a national certification program. In some industries — including...

If Ron Trygar could change one thing about wastewater and drinking water treatment training and certifications, it would be replacing exams that...

With an increasing number of wastewater treatment operators and other key staff members retiring or moving on from the industry, Tom Groves...

After submitting a letter of resignation, a valued water utility leader in Indiana received monetary recognition — a whopping $20,000 — for...

Chemistry, math and equipment maintenance are fairly common offerings from training centers and certification programs across the country. But newly promoted operators...

Chemistry, math and equipment maintenance are fairly common offerings from training centers and certification programs across the country. But newly promoted operators...

Steve Christianson saw the need for younger folks to enter the water distribution and water treatment world.After receiving his certifications several years...

Reputation building is just one of the topics on Brett Ward’s mind. As a utility operations consultant in Tennessee, he knows that...

Reputation building is just one of the topics on Brett Ward’s mind. As a utility operations consultant in Tennessee, he knows that...

Mike Smith’s enthusiasm and energy for the Water Quality Management program at Red Rocks Community College is contagious. And his pride in...