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South Carolina Wastewater Courses Environmental Training Associates presents wastewater courses that are approved by the SC Department of Health & Environmental Control (DEHC) to help operators
Courses presented by Environmental Training Associates include A, B, C, and D-Level Physical-Chemical Wastewater Treatment, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Laboratory Analyst, and a variety of Continuing Education Courses. Courses may be customized and taught onsite for groups of ten or more. Basic courses utilize the SC “Standards of Performance”, a course notebook, handouts, practice questions, and the Sacramento Manuals are used as the reference text. Basic courses may include a plant tour to a local wastewater facility. About the Physical-Chemical Wastewater License (This summary is for information purposes only. For details, refer to the SC Environmental Certification Regulations, Chapter 51. For more information, go to the state’s website www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Environmental or call DEHC at 803-896-4430). The SC Department of Health & Environmental Control (DEHC) classifies wastewater facilities based on the size, characterization, effluent receiving stream, and type and complexity of treatment. Industrial wastewater plants utilizing Physical/Chemical (P/C) treatment are classified as Group I-IV if they include one or more of the following unit operations: Group I – P/C. Primary settling, equalization, pH control, and oil skimming. Group II - P/C. Units listed above, sludge storage, dissolved air flotation (DAF), and clarification. Group III - P/C. Units listed above, oxidation/reduction, reactions, cyanide destruction, metals precipitation, sludge dewatering, and air stripping. Group IV-P/C. Units listed above, membrane technology, ion exchange, tertiary chemicals, and electrochemistry. Wastewater operators must hold a license issued by the Environmental Certification Board. The Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) must be licensed at a level no lower than DHEC designation for that plant, as follows: Group I-PC ORC at least “D” level
^ Back to Top ^ Continuing Education Between July 1and June 30 of every odd-numbered year, every licensed operator must obtain a total of 12 hours of continuing education (CEUs). Six (6) hours must be obtained in the area of core competency dealing with support systems and unit process/process control. Operators passing an exam of the same or higher grade receive 12 hours. SC Department of Health & Environmental Control (DEHC) has put together a list of Approved Subject Matter for Continuing Education Requirements. Courses offered by Environmental Training Associates: Physical-Chemical Wastewater Treatment - Our most popular course! Learn Physical-Chemical treatment and help prepare for A and B Level certification exams. Can also be used for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s), including 6 hours of Unit Operations/Process Control. A course notebook, practice questions and handouts are provided. The Sacramento manual, Industrial Wastes, Vol. 1 3rd edition is used as a reference book. Please bring a calculator to class to help solve math calculations. Topics include:
Physical-Chemical Wastewater Treatment - A continuation of the A and B Level Phys-Chem course. Advanced topics to help operators prepare for the Physical-Chemical C and D Level state examination. Biological Wastewater Treatment
For industries operating activated sludge plants, SBR’s, ponds, trickling filters or bioreactors. A good way to prepare for the Biological Wastewater exam, or receive 12 CE Points. Topics include:
Wastewater Laboratory Analyst
For analysts who perform wastewater examinations. Includes basic chemistry principles geared towards non-chemists, theory and application testing and analysis, and overview of wastewater analytical procedures. Topics include:
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Environmental Training Associates offers one- and two-day seminars to help operators meet recertification requirements prior to the June 30 deadline of every odd-numbered year. Course are continually updated, and taught throughout the state by new instructors. Onsite and customized training courses available for groups of ten or more. Topics include:
^ Back to Top ^ Sample Course Listings Jar Testing – Continuing Education
Review the basics of physical-chemical treatment, pH/neutralization/alkalinity and metals precipitation. Learn the applications of coagulant and flocculent chemicals. Discuss jar testing procedures and testing protocols. Review calculations to set metering equipment. Determine chemical dosages to help make process control decisions. Includes hands-on testing of wastewater samples. Wastewater Management
Managers and Supervisors must make decisions affecting daily operations, budgeting, and long-term capital expenditures. This seminar focuses on:
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR)
Advanced Wastewater Topics:
Strengthen plant performance, maintain permit compliance, improve process control and realize cost savings. Instructors and guest speakers will discuss topics and technologies for successful operation & maintenance of Industrial Wastewater Treatment plants. Topics include:
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4-day course
Between July 1and June 30 of every odd-numbered year, every licensed operator must obtain a
total of 12 hours of continuing education (CEUs). Six (6) hours must be obtained in the area
of core competency dealing with support systems and unit process/process control. SC Department
of Health & Environmental Control (DEHC) has put together a list of Approved Subject Matter for
Continuing Education Requirements.
Operators and Supervisors must carefully control nutrient effluent
discharges - phosphorus and nitrogen, into sensitive receiving streams.
This course discusses the types and considerations for control of BNR systems.
Topics include: