Georgia Water Operator Continuing Education
The following are continuing education courses for water operators looking to renew their Georgia water operator license. The courses we offer cover all aspects of water operation from sedimentation to hydrants and groundwater wells to disinfection. These courses have been approved by the Georgia Board of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to provide water operators with required CE credits. Once you finish your course, we provide an official certificate of completion for your records. Learn more about our state reporting service here.
GA 18 Point Package for Class II Water Operators
36h course
The Georgia 18-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class II licensees. In this comprehensive package, we include the following courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Pumps: Part 1
- Pumps: Part 2
- Valve Maintenance and Selection
- Pump Installation and Overhaul
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
- Electrical Safety Part 1
- Electrical Safety Part 2
- Disinfection
- Membrane Processes
GA 12 Point Package for Class III Operators
24h course
The Georgia 12-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class III licensees. In this comprehensive package, we dive into the following courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Pumps: Part 1
- Pumps: Part 2
- Valve Maintenance and Selection
- Pump Installation and Maintenance
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
GA 6 Point Package for Class IV Operators
12h course
The Georgia 6-Point Continuing Education Package is designed for Class IV licensees. The package includes three courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Pumps: Part 1
- Pumps: Part 2
GA Piping Systems: Part 1
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.
GA Introduction to Water Technology
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course introduces operators to the hydrologic cycle and its effects on the structure and functions of water and wastewater systems. From there, we discuss water collection, treatment, and distribution, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.
GA Pumps: Part 1
4h course
This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.
GA Piping Systems: Part 2
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.
GA Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course provides details on a variety of wastewater equipment, including pumping stations, screening equipment, grinding equipment, grit removal systems, sludge and scum collection apparatus, and flow measurement devices. For each piece of equipment, we will cover major parts, start-up, operation, shutdown, maintenance, and safety.
GA Wastewater Treatment Processes
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course provides an overview of wastewater treatment, including the physical separation of solids, chemical treatment processes, biological processes, and solids treatment and disposal.
GA Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024): Part 1
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
Georgia water operators can complete this course for an introduction to the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Course lessons discuss the electrical safety program, troubleshooting equipment, training requirements, PPE requirements, and more.
GA Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024): Part 2
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course continues reviewing the NFPA 2024 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Course lessons cover a variety of topics like the hazards associated with electrolytic cells, fuse types, battery room safety, capacitor safety requirements, and more.
GA Pumps: Part 2
4h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.
GA Valve Maintenance and Selection
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
Covers maintenance and operation of gate, globe, ball, plug, check, and special-purpose valves. Details actuators and various accessories. Explains valve selection based on application. Describes methods of protecting piping systems. This course has no prerequisites
GA Pump Installation and Overhaul
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.
GA Disinfection
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
Our Disinfection course focuses on the critical role that pathogen destruction and inactivation plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets EPA standards.
GA Membrane Processes
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
A membrane is a sheet of natural or synthetic material that is partially permeable to substances in solution. Membranes are used in various methods of water treatment. Students who take our Membrane Processes course will learn the uses and types of membrane processes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and electrodialysis reversal.
GA Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
Our Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection course will introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses, and types of advanced oxidation and UV processes including ozonation and ultraviolet treatment.
GA Coagulation and Flocculation
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
Coagulation refers to the process of using chemicals that collect contaminants in water, creating larger particles that are easier to remove. Flocculation is the process of mixing these chemicals in the water to ensure higher rate of contact between coagulants and contaminates. In this course, we'll delve into the details of this fascinating water treatment process.
GA Meters Valves and Hydrants
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
Discover how meters, valves and hydrants play vital roles in the delivery of safe drinking water to the public.
GA Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
2h course
This course will fulfill 1 of your required points for Georgia water operators.
This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for Georgia water operators?
The requirements to renew a Georgia water operator certification are:
- Class I Operator Water/Wastewater = 48 hours (24 CE Points)
- Class II Operator Water/Wastewater, Industrial Wastewater Operator, Laboratory Analyst Water = 36 hours (18 CE Points)
- Class III Operator Water/Wastewater, Water Distribution System Operator, Wastewater Collection System Operator = 24 hours (12 CE Points)
- Class IV Operator Water/Wastewater = 12 hours (6 CE Points)
- For Water licenses, at least 50% of the hours must be in coursework approved for Water or both.
- For Wastewater licenses, at least 50% of the hours must be in coursework approved for Wastewater or both
Courses are approved by the Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.
State Of Georgia Water Operator License Renewal Deadlines
- Georgia Water and Wastewater Operator license renewal is due by June 30 of every odd year.
