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Training Calendar

2023 OAWU Training & Events Schedule

Updated: January 6, 2023

All OAWU classes are currently under a (cycling) 60-day cancellation and review case-by-case until further notice.

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

February 7-8, 2023

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chamawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
1.4 Water/0.5 Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #TBA
FEE

February 9, 2023

Water Treatment & Distribution Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement
City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chamawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
0.6 Water
ESAC #TBA
FEE

March 6-10, 2023

45th Annual Management & Technical Conference
Sunriver Resort
17600 Center Drive
Sunriver, OR  97707
3.0 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #TBA
FEE

March 21-22, 2023

Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review
City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chamawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
1.4 Wastewater/0.7 Water
ESAC #4227
FEE

March 23, 2023

Distribution Basics
Scappoose Rural Fire District
Training Room
52751 Columbia River Hwy.
Scappoose, OR  97056
0.6 Water
ESAC #4117
FEE

March 28, 2023

Math for Operators
Turner Fire District
Training Room
7605 3rd Street
Turner, OR  97392
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4329
FEE

March 28, 2023

Preparing for a Water System Survey & WW System Inspection
Turner Fire District
Training Room
7605 3rd Street
Turner, OR  97392
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4330
FEE

March 29, 2023

Water & Wastewater Field Operations & Safety
Turner Fire District
Training Room
7605 3rd Street
Turner, OR  97392
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4636
FEE

April 4-5, 2023

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chamawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
1.4 Water/0.5 Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #TBA
FEE

April 4, 2023

Lock Out Tag Out Operations
Turner Fire District
Training Room
7605 3rd Street
Turner, OR  97392
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #3674
FEE

April 4, 2023

Job Site Safety
Turner Fire District
Training Room
7605 3rd Street
Turner, OR  97392
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #3841
FEE

April 6, 2023

Water Treatment & Distribution Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chamawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
0.6 Water
ESAC #TBA
FEE

April 11, 2023

Math for Operators
Newport Recreation Center
Room: 124 A
225 SE Avery
Newport, OR  97365
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4329
FEE

April 11, 2023

Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection
Newport Recreation Center
Room: 124 A
225 SE Avery
Newport, OR  97365
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4330
FEE

May 3, 2023

Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual
The Dalles, OR
0.4 Water/Wastewater/0.2 Onsite
ESAC #4032
FEE

May 3, 2023

Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Planning
The Dalles, OR
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4670
FEE

May 10, 2023

Understanding the Requirements of the WMCP
Salem, OR
0.3 Water
ESAC #4351
FEE

May 10, 2023

Leak Detection
Salem, OR
0.2 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4396
FEE

May 24, 2023

Math for Operators
Redmond, OR
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4329
FEE

May 24, 2023

Pumps & Pumping
Redmond, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4395
FEE

June 6-7, 2023

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
Salem, OR
1.4 Water/0.7Wastewater
ESAC #3394
FEE

June 27, 2023

Math for Operators
Hermiston, OR
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4329
FEE

June 28, 2023

Pumps & Pumping
Hermiston, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4395
FEE

July 25-26, 2023

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
Redmond, OR
1.4 Water/0.7 Wastewater
ESAC #3394
FEE

August 8-9, 2023

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

August 9, 2023

Lock Out Tag Out Operations
Bend, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4397
FEE

August 10, 2023

Confined Space
Bend, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4634
FEE

August 10, 2023

Hazardous Communcation Standard (Global Harmonization)
Bend, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4193
FEE

August 21-24, 2023

28th Annual Summer Classic Conference
Seaside, OR
2.0 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #TBA
FEE

September 19, 2023

Distribution Basics
Baker City, OR
0.6 Water
ESAC #4117
FEE

October 11, 2023

Distribution Basics
Lake Oswego, OR
0.6 Water
ESAC #4117
FEE

Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2023

5th Annual Spirit Mtn. Casino Operator’s Conference
Grand Ronde, OR
2.0 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #TBA
FEE

November 8, 2023

Confined Space & Job Site Safety
Eagle Point, OR
0.6 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4331
FEE

November 28, 2023

Distribution Basics
Salem, OR
0.6 Water
ESAC #4117
FEE

November 29, 2023

Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual
McMinnville, OR
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4116
FEE

November 29, 2023

Leak Detection
McMinnville, OR
0.2 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4396
FEE

December 11-14, 2023

25th Annual End of Year Operations Conference
Hood River, OR
2.0 Water or Wastewater
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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