“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
LIVE & IN-PERSON CA Grade III Operator Certification & Math Review
LIVE & IN-PERSON CA Grade III Operator Certification & Math Review
$825.00
Course Description: This four-day course is directed to Grade I or II certified wastewater treatment plant operators planning to take the State of California’s Grade III Wastewater Operator Certification Exam. The following treatment processes will be reviewed: anaerobic digestion, solids thickening and dewatering, pumping, chemical dosing, trickling filters, and the activated sludge process and its modifications. In addition, certain miscellaneous topics such as the BOD test, nitrification/ denitrification, disinfection, and others will be discussed. Wastewater math applicable to the Grade III certification exams will also be reviewed and students will have the opportunity to practice solving the kinds of problems that might appear on the Grade III exams. The need to study the material cannot be overemphasized.
Dates & Times: April 21 – 24, 2025, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, one hour break for lunch, for a total of 28 hours of instruction.
Location: Sterling Natural Resource Center Administrative Building, San Bernardino, CA 92410
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.
CLICK HERE for an outline of the course.
The State is now offering computer-based exams year-round. CLICK HERE for more details.
About Instructors
$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