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North Carolina Water Operator Continuing Education

Our continuing education course is designed to give water operators in North Carolina the education that they need to qualify for a renewal of their license. Water operators who take our course should expect training that is written by experts and is both informative and interesting. Once you finish your course, we provide an official certificate of completion for your records. Learn more about our state reporting service here.

Drinking Water

$65 TOP SELLER

North Carolina 6-Hour Package for Drinking Water Operators

clock hour icon 6h course

Save with our 6-Hour Package for Drinking Water Operators. This package includes the following courses:

  • Pumps: Part 2
  • Fluid Mechanics

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$65

NC Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)

clock hour icon 6h course

Complete this course for a thorough review of the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. Drinking water operators in North Carolina will learn about controller equipment maintenance, GFCI protection, PPE requirements, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Pumps: Part 1

clock hour icon 5h 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.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Introduction to Water Technology

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Pumps: Part 2

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Piping Systems: Part 1

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Piping Systems: Part 2

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$35

NC Pump Installation and Maintenance

clock hour icon 3.50h 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’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$35

NC Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection

clock hour icon 3.50h course

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.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

$19

NC Fluid Mechanics

clock hour icon 1h course

This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

Wastewater

$65

North Carolina 6-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators

clock hour icon 6h course

Save with our 6-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators. This package includes:

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Wastewater Treatment Processes

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$65

NC Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)

clock hour icon 6h course

Complete this course for a thorough review of the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. Wastewater operators in North Carolina will learn about PPE requirements, controller equipment maintenance, GFCI protection, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Pumps: Part 2

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Wastewater Treatment Processes

clock hour icon 5h course

This course provides an overview of wastewater treatment, including the physical separation of solids, chemical treatment processes, biological processes, and solids treatment and disposal.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Maintaining Wastewater Equipment

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Piping Systems: Part 1

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Piping Systems: Part 2

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Pumps: Part 1

clock hour icon 5h 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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$59

NC Introduction to Water Technology

clock hour icon 5h course

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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$35

NC Pump Installation and Maintenance

clock hour icon 3.50h 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’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$35

NC Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection

clock hour icon 3.50h course

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.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

$19

NC Fluid Mechanics

clock hour icon 1h course

This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.

This course is approved for WASTEWATER OPERATORS only.

What are the CE requirements for North Carolina water operators?

DRINKING WATER

To renew a North Carolina Water Operator License, you must:

  • Complete your 6 Hours of Professional Growth Hours (PGH) every year.
  • Submit your Certificate of Completion to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources along with any additional required paperwork.

Courses approved by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

 

WASTEWATER

A Wastewater Operator’s license in North Carolina must be renewed every year by completing 6 hours of continuing education.

Courses are approved by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

 

State Of North Carolina Water Operator License Renewal Deadlines

  • Drinking Water: Operator licenses expire on December 31, every year.
  • Wastewater: Operator licenses expire on December 31, every year.
Agency Requirements for licensure