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Training Calendar

2019 – 2020 OAWU Training & Events Schedule

Updated: December 13, 2019

ONLY Ground Water Systems of 150 connections or less that are required to have a certified Small Groundwater operator click HERE for the Small Water System Training Course page.

Date Class Title Location Other Information

Jan 7-8, 2020

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
Shilo Inn
Capitol Room
3304 Market St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS
ESAC #3394
FEE

Feb 25, 2020

Math for Operators
Marion County Public Works
Willamette & Santiam Rooms
5155 Silverton Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3562
FEE

Feb 25, 2020

Preparing for a Water System Survey and Wastewater System Inspection
Marion County Public Works
Willamette & Santiam Rooms
5155 Silverton Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305
0.3 Water / WW
ESAC #3561
FEE

Mar 2, 2020

Effective Utility Management
Sunriver Resort
57081 Meadow Road
Sunriver, OR 97707
0.6 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FREE

Mar 2, 2020

Flagger Certification
Sunriver Resort
57081 Meadow Road
Sunriver, OR 97707
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Mar 2, 2020

Cross Connection Specialist Update
Sunriver Resort
57081 Meadow Road
Sunriver, OR 97707
0.6 Water
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Mar 2-6, 2020

42nd Annual Management & Technical Conference
Sunriver Resort
57081 Meadow Road
Sunriver, OR 97707
3.0 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Mar 10-11, 2020

Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review
Shilo Inn
3304 Market Street NE
Salem, OR  97301
1.4 WW / 0.7 W / 0.1 OS
ESAC #3559
FEE

Mar 18, 2020

Job Site Safety
Salem, OR
0.3 Water / WW
ESAC #3890
FEE

Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2020

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
Tillamook, OR
1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Apr 2, 2020

Water Treatment & Distribution Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement
Tillamook, OR
0.6 Water / OS
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Apr 7, 2020

Math for Operators
Newport, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3562
FEE

Apr 7, 2020

Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection
Newport, OR
0.3 Water / WW
ESAC #3561
FEE

Apr 7, 2020

CPR/First Aid
Salem, OR
N/A
FEE

Apr 7, 2020

Defensive Driving
Salem, OR
N/A
FEE

Apr 28, 2020

Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Plan
Canby, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3915
FEE

Apr 29, 2020

Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization)
Oregon City, OR
0.3 Water / WW
ESAC #3459
FEE

Apr 29, 2020

Confined Space
Oregon City, OR
0.3 Water/WW/OS
ESAC #3841
FEE

May 13, 2020

EXPO
Rickreall, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

May 14, 2020

Math for Operators
Redmond, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3562
FEE

May 14, 2020

Pumps and Pumping
Redmond, OR
0.3 Water / WW / OS
ESAC #3560
FEE

May 27, 2020

Distribution and Collections
Newport, OR
TBA
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Jun 9-10, 2020

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
Salem, OR
1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Jun 11, 2020

Water Treatment & Distribution Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement
Salem, OR
0.6 Water / OS
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Jun 11, 2020

Math for Operators
Island City, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3562
FEE

Jun 11, 2020

Pumps & Pumping
Island City, OR
0.3 Water / WW / OS
ESAC #3560
FEE

Jul 7, 2020

Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Planning
Eugene, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3915
FEE

Jul 21-22, 2020

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
Bend, OR
1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Aug 4, 2020

Developing your Operations & Maintenance Manual
Salem, OR
0.4 Water / WW / OS
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Aug 6, 2020

Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization)
Bend, OR
0.3 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Aug 6, 2020

Confined Space
Bend, OR
0.3 Water / WW / OS
ESAC #3841
FEE

Aug 11-12, 2020

Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review
Salem, OR
1.4 Water / 0.7 WW / 0.1 OS
ESAC #3559
FEE

Aug 17, 2020

Effective Utility Management
Seaside, OR
0.6 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Aug 17-20, 2020

26th Annual Summer Classic Conference
Seaside, OR
2.3 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Sep 1, 2020

CPR/First Aid
Grants Pass, OR
N/A
FEE

Sep 2, 2020

Defensive Driving
Grants Pass, OR
N/A
FEE

Sep 23, 2020

Confined Space
Baker City, OR
0.3 Water / WW / OS
ESAC #3841
FEE

Sep 23, 2020

Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Planning
Baker City, OR
0.4 Water / WW
ESAC #3915
FEE

Sep 28, 2020

Effective Utility Management
Florence, OR
0.6 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Sep 28-Oct 1, 2020

2020 Fall Operator’s Conference
Florence, OR
2.7 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Nov 2, 2020

Effective Utility Management
Grand Ronde, OR
0.6 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Nov 2-5, 2020

Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – 2020
Grand Ronde, OR
2.7 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Nov 17, 2020

Distribution and Collections
Salem, OR
TBA
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Nov 19, 2020

Job Site Safety
McMinnville, OR
0.3 Water / WW
ESAC #3890
FEE

Dec 7, 2020

Effective Utility Management
Hood River, OR
0.6 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

Dec 7-10, 2020

Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference – 2020
Hood River, OR
2.7 Water / WW
ESAC #TBA
FEE

 

Levels 1-4 Water Operator ExamsTrained and certified operators are necessary to ensure that the systems are managed in a manner that fully protects public health and the environment. The OARs for certification (http://public.health.oregon.gov/HealthyEnvironments/DrinkingWater/Rules/Pages/rules.aspx#cert) stipulate that the qualifying experience for applicants for certification as a water treatment plant operator must attain at least half the required operating experience at a public water purification plant that uses complex filtration technology and is not more than one classification lower than the level of certification they are seeking. In other words, if you have only worked for a Class 2 treatment plant, we allow you to apply for a Level 3 certification but not a Level 4 certification. If you move on to a Class 3 plant, then you must have 1/2 the qualifying experience (at the Level 3 plant) before allowing to apply for a Level 4 certification. Reciprocity from state-to-state ensures that the operator have the operating experience for which they are certified.For additional please visit:

More Resources Drinking Water Data Online: https://yourwater.oregon.gov/

Water Exam Information: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyEnvironments/DrinkingWater/OperatorCertification/Levels1-4/Pages/exams.aspx

Drinking Water Services: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/DRINKINGWATER/Pages/index.aspx

Check to see if you passed your Wastewater Operators Exam:
http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/opcert/stpoperexamsqry.asp

For additional wastewater exam information, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/wqpermits/Pages/Wastewater-Operator-Certification.aspx

For more information on any class by OAWU call 503-837-1212 Email: office@oawu.net

Training class dates, class topic and/or locations may be subject to change as needed.
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Phone/Fax: 503-698-8494 info@oesac.org • www.oesac.com

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