Register for Training at the Workforce Institute As a division of the San Jose Evergreen Community College District, the The Workforce Institute has been providing customized education, professional development, and skills upgrade training for business in Silicon Valley since 1988.

Basic Water Distribution Program
In this comprehensive training program you will learn the principles of operation and maintenance of a water distribution system and water treatment plant. Training focuses on the developing new and existing water distribution operators with the knowledge and skills required to operate and maintain water systems effectively.

The water distribution course covers sources of water, principles of design, installation, operation and maintenance pipes, pumps, valves, meters and other related hydraulic units. Operation and maintenance safety considerations emphasized. The Basic Water Distribution Course is designed to prepare you to take the State of California Water Distribution Operator exams (D1/D2). This is a specialized training program certified by the California Department of Health.

This course is structured as a facilitated seminar, and will depend on individual participation as well as group discussion for its success. The course is structured to foster student inquiry, discussion and interaction. Readings and class exercises will support this interactive approach.

Session 1, October 5: Water Distribution Operator
Session 2, October 12: Storage Facilities
Session 3, October 19: Water Transmission Systems
Session 4, October 26: Water Mains & Appurtenances
Session 5, November 2: Working in Traffic
Session 6, November 9: Pipe Installation
Session 7, November 16: Water Quality in Distribution Systems
Session 8, November 23: Valves & Meters
Session 9, November 30: Disinfection Part 1
Session 10, December 7: Disinfection Part 2
Session 11, December 14: Distribution System Administration
Session 12, December 15 (Wednesday): Safety

Instructor Bio: Charles Kemp is a Maintenance Manager of a major water agency and has worked in the water industry for over 20 years. He is a member of AWWA and serves on the Board of Directors for MBWWA. He holds numerous industry licenses.
Required Text: Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook 3e, William Lauer (Author, Editor) Paperback: 280 pages Publisher: American Waterworks Association; 3rd edition (September 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1583213724 ISBN-13: 978-1583213728
Fees: Register for individual classes for $89.00 each or $1,068.00 for the 12 session program. The required text book, Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance ($49.00 value), is included in the cost of the 12 session program. A certificate of completion accepted by by the Department of Public Health as a 36 Hour Specialized Training Program will be awarded upon successful completion of the 12 session Basic Water Distribution Program.
For questions about Basic Water Distribution Program, contact: Bill Dahl Workforce Institute Corporate Account Supervisor (408) 918-5103 bill.dahl@sjeccd.edu