100061 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Short School
Overview
Purpose
One of the goals of the program is to bring more people to the field of plant operations. Another very important goal is to enhance the understanding, awareness and abilities of practicing operators and those who aspire to become operators.
During this program, the operator is exposed to the basic information which s/he must know in order to become licensed and advance through the various levels of licensure. No attempt is made to structure the short school as a direct prep school for licensure, although the benefits to those taking licensure examinations are evident.
Continuing Education Units
Participants how attend all sessions and pass the Short School exam will be eligible for 3.3 Continuing education units. Participants that attend all sessions and do not pass the Short School exam will receive 33 contact hours. Participants that attend all sessions and take the licensure testing will receive 33 contact hours.
LICENSURE TESTING
Virginia Tech, DPOR, DEQ, and VDH are excited to announce that the 2024 programs will include an opportunity for students to take Classes 1-6 Water Operators and Classes 1-4 Wastewater Operators licensing exams (ABC exam) on paper/pencil for an additional $50.00 non-refundable fee. This add on is only available to the first 75 individuals who sign up prior to July 5th. No exceptions will be made for late entries. Students must be approved by the Board for the correct license no more than one year before the exam. If not already approved, you will need to get your completed application to DPOR before July 14, 2024*. Additional details and instructions will be provided to those who sign up for the exam during Short School registration. IMPORTANT: The exam option must be purchased with your Short School attendance. It cannot be added after initial registration.
* Applications that include certain criminal convictions or disciplinary history, or that require Board review if the education, training, or experience does not appear to meet the regulations, may not be able to be reviewed and approved in time for Short School. Please contact the Board office at DPOR at (804) 367-8595.
Fee Information
Registration fees do not include lodging. It is the responsibity of the participant to make their own lodging arrangements.
Optional licensure testing is limited to 75 individuals.
Location Information
All courses will be held at:
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
901 Prices Fork Rd.,
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-8000
Lodging:
Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. A block of rooms is being held at The Inn at Virginia Tech at the discounted rate of $113 single occupancy, $123 double occupancy. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly or online via the hotel's website. The discounted rate is available until July 12, 2024 or until the room block is sold out. Should the block of rooms sell out before July 12th, additional discounted room blocks may be offered.
Agenda/Schedule
Sunday, August 11, 2024
4PM-6PM - Course Check-In
Monday, August 12, 2024
8AM - 9AM - Course Check-In
9AM-6:30PM - Sessions
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
8AM-5PM - Sessions
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
8AM-5PM - Sessions
6PM-9PM - Optional Social
Thursday, August 15, 2024
8AM-6PM - Sessions
Friday, August 16, 2024
7AM-8AM - Breakfast
8AM-12PM - Sessions & Testing
Participants taking the DPOR licensure will not dismiss at 12pm. Their end time will be dependent upon individual exam completion or exam time limits.
Meals included:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
Lunch & coffee breaks
Wednesday:
Lunch, coffee breaks, & optional social
Friday:
Breakfast & coffee breaks
Speaker(s)/Instructor(s)
Wastewater A-D
Coordinators: Wayne Staples, Jason Spicer
Affiliation: DEQ
Small Onsite Wastewater Systems
Coordinator: Marcia Degen & Steve Elgin
Affiliation: VDH
Short School Coordinator
Caleb Taylor
Affiliation: Virginia Tech