Approved Wastewater Operator Training Courses and Certification Exam

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.

Need to Sign Up for a Wastewater Course?

Contact one of the following training providers to sign up for a wastewater course and pay the appropriate course fees:

Planning to Take a Wastewater Licensing Exam?

Exam applications and testing fees must be submitted directly to ADEQ.

Wastewater Training Course Schedule and Exam Opportunities

ADEQ maintains the list below for current training and exam opportunities. Contact specific training providers for course registration, course fee, and other details.

Register on the internet at www.sautech.edu/aeta/wastewater.aspx

Contact Letitia Rusch at 870-574-4550 or Mitzy Bynum at 870-574-4589

Dates Course Type
Aug 07 - Aug 27, 2017 Class III
Aug 14 - Aug 28, 2017 Basic Industrial
Sep 04 - Sep 24, 2017 Class IV Review
Sep 11 - Sep 28, 2017 Advanced Industrial
Oct 02 - Oct 22, 2017 Advanced Activated Sludge
Oct 09 - Oct 29, 2017 Stabilization Ponds
Nov 06 - Nov 26, 2017 Basic Wastewater Math
Nov 06 - Nov 26, 2017 Extended Aeration Activated Sludge
Dec 04 - Dec 18, 2017 Class I

Register on the internet at www.suncoastlearning.com/courses/ar/ar.html

Contact ARWA at 501-676-2255

Course Type
Wastewater Collection
Advanced Math
Pump and Motor Maintenance
Primary Sludge Fermentation
Practical Personnel Management
Operator Handbook
Math Basics
Basic Wastewater Math
Wastewater Treatment
Chlorinator Systems and Chemical Handling
Valve & Hydrant Maintenance
Membrane Treatment of Wastewater
Dissolved Air Flotation
Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization
Basic Wastewater
Basic Environmental Chemistry
Basic Board and Council Training
Applied Confined Space Safety
Water Utility Safety
Month Course Type Dates Training Provider
July Class I
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Jul 25 - Jul 27, 2017
Jul 27, 2017 		AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Rogers
August WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Aug 08, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
August Class I
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2017
Aug 16, 2017 		Preston Cowan
479-831-9006 or pcowan@fortsmithar.com
Fort Smith
August Class II
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Aug 14 - Aug 17, 2017
Aug 17, 2017 		ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
ARWA
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke
August Basic Industrial
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Aug 22 - Aug 23, 2017
Aug 23, 2017 		AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
August Class II
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Aug 28 - Aug 31, 2017
Aug 31, 2017 		AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Maumelle
September Class IV EXAM ONLY
Class IV EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Sep 06, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
September Class I
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2017
Sep 13, 2017
ARWA Conference 		Hot Springs Convention Center
ARWA
134 Convention Blvd.
Hot Springs
September Basic Industrial
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2017
Sep 20, 2017 		SAU Tech
AETA
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
September WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Sep 19, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
September Advanced Industrial
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Sep 26 - Sep 28, 2017
Sep 28, 2017 		SAU Tech
AETA
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
October Class III
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Oct 02 - Oct 06, 2017
Oct 06, 2017 		AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Little Rock
October Class III
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Oct 09 - Oct 13, 2017
Oct 13, 2017 		AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
October WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Oct 13, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
October Class II
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Oct 16 - Oct 19, 2017
Oct 19, 2017 		ARWA
501-676-2255
Mountain Home
October Class II
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Oct 16 - Oct 19, 2017
Oct 19, 2017 		AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Russellville
October Class I
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Oct 24 - Oct 26, 2017
Oct 26, 2017 		SAU Tech
AETA
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
November Class IV Review
  		Nov 06 - Nov 09, 2017
 AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
November Advanced Wastewater Math
  		Nov 09 - Nov 09, 2017
 AETA
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
November Advanced Industrial
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Nov 14 - Nov 16, 2017
Nov 16, 2017 		SAU Tech
AETA
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
November WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Nov 14, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
December Class III
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Dec 04 - Dec 08, 2017
Dec 08, 2017 		ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
ARWA
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke
December Class III
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Dec 04 - Dec 08, 2017
Dec 08, 2017 		SAU Tech
AETA
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
December Class IV EXAM ONLY
Class IV EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Dec 06, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
December WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Exam Fees Apply
Contact: Sandy Luttrell
501-682-0998 		Dec 12, 2017
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock