“I just received results from the Grade I exam, and I did in fact pass. Thank you so much for all your help. You provided me the foundation to study upon, and I knew I got 100% on the math. Despite being the ONLY person in the class to not understand it, I put in the time. Similarly to what I learned in The Military with the NAVY SEAL/S, failure is not an option. With that being said, I suppose that’s why I was so frustrated, not getting the methods. I will now use the same methods to study for my grade II and take that exam in April. Thank you again.”
– Derek Newman, Grade I Operator, Coachella Valley Water District, Grades I/II Student Summer 2014
In-Person Grades IV/V Operator Certification and Math Review CHINO
In-Person Grades IV/V Operator Certification and Math Review CHINO
$825.00
Course Description: This four-day course is directed to California Grades III and IV certified wastewater treatment plant operators planning to take the California Grade IV or Grade V certification exam. The following wastewater treatment processes will be reviewed: pumping, chemical dosing, anaerobic digestion, percent solids recovery (thickening and dewatering), and the activated sludge process and its modifications. In addition, certain miscellaneous topics such as the BOD test, coliform testing, nitrification/denitrification, disinfection, and others, will be discussed. Wastewater math will be reviewed and the student will have the opportunity to practice solving the kinds of problems that might appear on the Grades IV and V exams. Math problems will be used as a tool to review Grades I, II and III material. Several essay questions will be worked in the context of establishing an essay-writing approach. Studying strategies to be used in exam preparation will be presented.
Dates & Times: August 19 – 22, 2025, Tues – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, one hour break for lunch, for a total of 28 hours of instruction.
Location: IEUA, 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino, CA 91708
Coffee, donuts, and light refreshments (fresh fruit, granola bars, nuts) will be provided each day.
CEUS: Certificates awarding continuing education units (CEUs) will be provided by WWTT to each participant commensurate with hours attended (the State of California stipulates 0.1 CEU per hour of instruction). Students will be required to sign in and out each day they attend class.
Current Online Grade III Students: There will be a limited number of seats available for a discounted price to those students who purchased the Grade III Online training during Covid and have not yet passed their Grade III Exam. The discounted price of the class will include the cost of an updated Grade III Manual Eric is now creating for the class. Contact us for information about how to reserve a seat.
CLICK HERE for an outline of the course.
The State is now offering computer-based exams year-round. CLICK HERE for more details.
$825.00
“You and Eric are doing a great service to the wastewater industry with your classes. Eric’s method of teaching engages students, and the RR track method of teaching the math gets around memorization and lack of algebra skills. I can’t believe I’m already taking the Grade 5 exam. I started in this industry only 5 ½ years ago. For the Grades 2, 3, and 4 exams, Eric paved the way for my success. I had to study on my own, but the tools he gave me were invaluable to pass those exams.”
– James D. Anderson, General Manager, Malaga County Water District