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Training Calendar

2022 OAWU Training & Events Schedule

Updated: May 5, 2022

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

May 11, 2022

Math for Operators
City of Redmond
PW Conference Room
243 E. Antler Ave.
Redmond, OR  97756
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4329
FEE

May 11, 2022

Pumps & Pumping
City of Redmond
PW Conference Room
243 E. Antler Ave.
Redmond, OR  97756
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4395
FEE

May 26, 2022

Confined Space & Job Site Safety
Newport Recreation Center
Room: 117
225 SE Avery
Newport, OR 97365
0.6 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4331
FEE

May 31 – June 1, 2022

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chemawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
1.4 Water/0.5 Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4036
FEE

June 2, 2022

Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement
City of Keizer – Civic Center
Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
930 Chemawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR  97303
0.6 Water
ESAC #4034
FEE

June 28, 2022

Math for Operators
Hermiston Community Center
415 S. Hwy 395
Hermiston, OR  97383
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4329
FEE

June 28, 2022

Pumps & Pumping
Hermiston Community Center
415 S. Hwy 395
Hermiston, OR  97383
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4395
FEE

July 6, 2022

Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual
Willamalane Park & Recreation District
Ken Long Room
250 South 32nd Street
Springfield, OR  97478
0.4 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4116
FEE

July 6, 2022

Leak Detection
Willamalane Park & Recreation District
Ken Long Room
250 South 32nd Street
Springfield, OR  97478
0.2 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4396
FEE

July 19-20, 2022

Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review
City of  Redmond
PW Conference Room
243 E. Antler Ave.
Redmond, OR  97756
1.4 Water/0.5 Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4036
FEE

August 3, 2022

Lock Out Tag Out Operations
Bend Fire & Rescue Training Center
63377 NE Jamison Street
Bend, OR  97701
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4397
FEE

August 4, 2022

Confined Space Bend Fire & Rescue Training Center
63377 NE Jamison Street
Bend, OR  97701
0.3 Water/Wastewater/Onsite
ESAC #4634
FEE

August 4, 2022

Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) Bend Fire & Rescue Training Center
63377 NE Jamison Street
Bend, OR  97701
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #4193
FEE

August 9-10, 2022

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

August 22-25, 2022

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

September 21, 2022

Confined Space
Baker City, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #TBA
FEE

September 21, 2022

Job Site Safety
Baker City, OR
0.3 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #3890
FEE

Oct. 31-Nov.3, 2022

Spirit Mt. Casino Operator’s Conference – 2022
Grand Ronde, OR
2.7 Water/Wastewater
ESAC #TBA
FEE

November 16, 2022

Distribution Basics
Salem, OR
0.6 Water
ESAC #4117
FEE

November 17, 2022

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

November 17, 2022

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

December 12-15, 2022

24th Annual End of Year Operators Conference
Hood River, OR
2.7 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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Phone/Fax: 503-698-8494 info@oesac.org • www.oesac.com

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