Contact Technical Assistance and Trainer, Brandon LeBaron for further information at (907)360-3999 or brandon_lebaron@arwa.org Training Location Date(s) Fee* Description of Class 40 Hour HAZWOPER Class location: Kotzebue August 18-21, 2008 No Fees CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! This course is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals, elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers and the environment, OSHA regulations. 24 Hour Confined Space Entry Class location: Cordova Sept 16-18th 2008 No Fees CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! This course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry operations, safe entry techniques and OSHA “Permit Required Confined Space”. Intro to Small Water Systems Provisional I   Class location: Barrow September22-26, 2008 $20 State Application Fee $30 State Exam Fee This course includes an introduction to water chemistry, microbiology, hydraulics, math, electrical principals, and pumping systems.  Both ground water and surface water source treatment technologies and basic operational practices used in Alaska are presented, along with a description of storage and distribution system equipment and O&M procedures.  Sampling, monitoring and other regulatory requirements are presented.  Students who complete the course can take the ADEC Provisional Level 1 Water Treatment and Water Distribution System Operator certification exams at the end of the course.   Intro to Small Water Systems Provisional I   Class location: Bethel October 20-23, 2008 $20 State Application Fee $30 State Exam Fee   The Operator Certification Program just launched the new Small Water System Operator Reimbursement Program.  Please review the posted information at the following link: N/A EXTENDED DEADLINE July 2008-June 2009 N/A- Information only http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/reimbursement.html <http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/reimbursement.html>   In short, operators of class A water systems that serve a population of less than 3,300 can seek reimbursement for costs associated with training to include course fees, commercial travel to/from the course, and hotel costs. Here's how it works:     * Operators will complete a pre-approval form.  Employment at an eligible system is required.  The list of eligible systems is posted on the web. * Upon approval, the Operator Certification program credits the operator's "training account" with $500. * The operator attends an approved course, keeping all receipts.  The list of approved courses is posted on the web.  The list also includes many correspondence courses.  The list of approved courses will be updated when the new calendar comes out or as courses are approved. * Operators submit reimbursement forms and receipts to the Operator Certification Program.  The state cuts a refund check up to the balance of that operator's training account.   10th Annual Water Professionals Conference Click for more information Anchorage November 3-6th, 2008 The adminstrative fee for this training is a 190.00 advance registration before Oct 11 or $200.00 after Oct. 11 Conference Registration must be paid in advance or the day of registration in order to allow for processing of CEU credits to the ADEC in a timely matter. Thank you!   .