Wastewater Training Course Schedule and Exam Opportunities
Wastewater operators are required to take training courses, workshops, or seminars from ADEQ-approved sources, which are listed below. The department conducts exams and issues and renews licenses for wastewater operators.
DEQ maintains the list below for current training and exam opportunities. Contact specific training providers for course registration, course fee, and other details.
Registration for Training and Testing are completely separate.
TRAINING:
To register for training courses contact the appropriate training provider and pay registration fees if needed.
TESTING:
To take a test for a WWL operation license fill out the license application form and pay licensing fee directly to DEQ. DO include payment for exam fees with your application, or make arrangements to pay online by contacting Wastewater Licensing at wwl@adeq.state.ar.us.
Testing applications and fee payments must reach DEQ five (5) business days prior to test date.
*Class IV testing applications and fee payments must reach DEQ four (4) weeks prior to test date.
Month | Course Type | Dates | Training Provider |
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August |
Class IV Review NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Fayetteville |
August |
Adv. Industrial FEE for course: $250/Pay to AETA WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Aug. 11, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Aug 16 - Aug 18, 2022 Aug 18, 2022 |
SAU Tech REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 6415 Spellman Rd. Camden AVAILABLE BY ZOOM |
August |
Class II WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Aug. 25, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Aug 22 - Aug 25, 2022 Aug 25, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) Monticello |
August |
Class III WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Fri., Aug. 19, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022 Aug 26, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Maumelle |
September |
Basic Industrial FEE for course: $150/Pay to AETA WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Wed., Aug. 31, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Sep 06 - Sep 07, 2022 Sep 07, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Maumelle |
September |
WWL EXAM ONLY WWL CLASS IV EXAM Application/Fee Due: Wed., Aug. 17, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Sep 07 8:30 am or 1 pm |
ADEQ Headquarters 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock |
September |
ARWA Annual Technical Conference |
Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2022 |
Hot Springs Convention Center REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE AT ARWA 134 Convention Blvd. Hot Springs |
September |
Class II WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Sept. 8, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Sep 12 - Sep 15, 2022 Sep 15, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Springdale |
September |
WWL EXAM ONLY WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Tues., Sept. 6, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Sep 13 8:30 am or 1 pm |
ADEQ Headquarters 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock |
September |
Class II WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Fri.,Sept. 16, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Sep 19 - Sep 23, 2022 Sep 23, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 6415 Spellman Rd. Camden AVAILABLE BY ZOOM |
October |
Class I WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Oct. 6, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Oct 11 - Oct 13, 2022 Oct 13, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) Centerton |
October |
Class I WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Wed., Oct. 6, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Oct 11 - Oct 13, 2022 Oct 13, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Maumelle |
October |
WWL EXAM ONLY WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Tues., Oct. 4, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Oct 11 8:30 am or 1 pm |
ADEQ Headquarters 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock |
October |
Class I WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., 10/28/2022 |
Oct 25 - Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 6415 Spellman Rd. Camden AVAILABLE BY ZOOM |
October |
Class II WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Oct. 20, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Oct 25 - Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 |
ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) 240 Dee Dee Lane Lonoke |
October |
Class III WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Oct. 28, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Oct 31 - Nov 04, 2022 Nov 04, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Springdale |
October |
Class IV WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., 10/28/2022 |
Oct 31 - Nov 04, 2022 Nov 04, 2022 |
SAU Tech REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 6415 Spellman Rd. Camden AVAILABLE BY ZOOM |
November |
Class IV WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Wed., 11/27/2022 APPLY for TEST |
Nov 07 - Nov 10, 2022 Nov 10, 2022 |
SAU Tech REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 6415 Spellman Rd. Camden AVAILABLE BY ZOOM |
November |
WWL EXAM ONLY WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Tues., Nov. 1, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Nov 08 8:30 am or 1 pm |
ADEQ Headquarters 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock |
December |
Basic Industrial FEE for course: $150/Pay to AETA WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Tues., Nov. 30, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Dec 06 - Dec 07, 2022 Dec 07, 2022 |
SAU Tech REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 6415 Spellman Rd. Camden AVAILABLE BY ZOOM |
December |
WWL EXAM ONLY WWL CLASS IV EXAM Application/Fee Due: Wed., Nov. 16, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Dec 07 8:30 am or 1 pm |
ADEQ Headquarters 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock |
December |
Class III WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Fri., Dec. 9, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Dec 12 - Dec 16, 2022 Dec 16, 2022 |
ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) 240 Dee Dee Lane Lonoke |
December |
WWL EXAM ONLY WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Tues., Dec. 6, 2022 APPLY for TEST |
Dec 13 8:30 am or 1 pm |
ADEQ Headquarters 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock |
TRAINING:
To register for training courses contact the appropriate training provider and pay registration fees if needed.
Month | Course Type | Dates | Training Provider |
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August |
Class II WWL EXAM Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Aug. 11, 2022 |
Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2022 Aug 18, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Jacksonville |
August |
Class IV Review NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2022 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Fayetteville |
August |
Adv. Math NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 18 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Fayetteville |
August |
Basic Water Math NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 23 |
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) Bono |
August |
AR Department of Health Compliance NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 24 |
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) Bono |
August |
Basic Pumps Operation & Maintenance NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 24 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Lowell |
August |
Applied Water Math NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 25 |
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) Bono |
August |
Chlorine Safety NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Aug 25 |
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA) 870-574-4550/870-574-4589 Lowell |
September |
ARWA Annual Technical Conference |
Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2022 |
Hot Springs Convention Center REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE AT ARWA 134 Convention Blvd. Hot Springs |
November |
Basic Water Math NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Nov 08 |
ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) 240 Dee Dee Lane Lonoke |
November |
AR Department of Health Compliance NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Nov 09 |
ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) 240 Dee Dee Lane Lonoke |
November |
Applied Water Math NO WWL EXAM Training Course Only |
Nov 10 |
ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA) 240 Dee Dee Lane Lonoke |
Register on the internet at www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-wastewater/
Contact Kassondra Ivie at 870-574-4550 or Laurel Williams at 870-574-4589
Dates | Course Type | Fee |
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Sep 05 - Sep 25, 2022 | Class II | $150 |
Sep 05 - Sep 25, 2022 | Basic Industrial | $165 |
Sep 05 - Sep 25, 2022 | Class I | $125 |
Oct 03 - Oct 30, 2022 | Class IV | $180 |
Oct 03 - Oct 30, 2022 | Class III | $175 |
Oct 03 - Oct 30, 2022 | Advanced Industrial | $280 |
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 | Class II | $150 |
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 | Basic Industrial | $165 |
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 | Class I | $125 |
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 | Advanced Industrial | $280 |
Register on the internet at www.suncoastlearning.com/courses/ar/ar.html
Contact ARWA at 501-676-2255
Course Type |
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Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization |
Wastewater Treatment |
Wastewater Collection |
Valve & Hydrant Maintenance |
Primary Sludge Fermentation |
Practical Personnel Management |
Operator Handbook |
Membrane Treatment of Wastewater |
Dissolved Air Flotation |
Water Utility Safety |
Chlorinator Systems & Chemical Handling |
Chemical Feed Systems & Pump Calibrations |
Basic Board and Council Training |
Applied Confined Space Safety |
Advanced Math |
Basic Environmental Chemistry |
Pump & Motor Maintenance |
Basic Wastewater |
Math Basics |