Wastewater courses

Training for operators who need to understand the system

  • Industrial licensing exam prep courses
  • Self-paced online courses
  • In-person courses
  • Customized courses
  • TCH / Continuing Education Courses
Brian Hagopian teaching an industrial wastewater course at WPI

A trusted trainer

Brian has provided technical training across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microelectronics, manufacturing, research, and higher education.

Some organizations Brian has provided training for

Licensing, refresher, fundamentals, and technical wastewater courses

Waste Water Training — Quality training. Anytime. Anywhere.

Exam preparation

Grade 1 and 2 Industrial Wastewater Licensing Exam Prep

Everything you need to know to take and pass the licensing exam, including class notes and practice exam questions

Best for

Candidates seeking a Massachusetts Industrial Grade 1 or 2 operator license or to review fundamentals

Format
Self-paced online or in-person
Level
Grade 1I / 2I
Course note

Approved for 20 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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Exam preparation

Grade 3 and 4 Industrial Wastewater Licensing Exam Prep

Prepare for an advanced industrial wastewater licensing exam with deeper work in math, chemistry, treatment, equipment, operation, and management.

Best for

Candidates in possession of a Massachusetts Grade 1 or 2 Industrial operator’s license pursuing a Grade 3 or 4 Industrial operator’s license

Format
Self-paced online or in-person
Level
Grade 3I / 4I
Course note

Approved for 30 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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20 training contact hours

Industrial pH Neutralization Systems

Understand pH theory, system designs, controls, maintenance, diagrams, PLCs, operator interfaces, and the causes of unstable treatment.

Best for

Operators in possession of a Massachusetts wastewater operator’s license seeking training contact hours focused on pH adjustment systems

Format
Self-paced online or in-person
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Ideal for operators working on or around industrial pH adjustment systems; approved for 20 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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10 training contact hours

Wastewater Refresher Course

Review laws and regulations, pH system designs, operator safety, sampling, and monitoring.

Best for

Licensed operators who need a technical refresher

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Approved for 10 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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10 training contact hours

Basics of Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Learn the processes, equipment, and operating concepts behind industrial wastewater treatment.

Best for

New operators and facility staff building a treatment foundation

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Approved for 10 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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10 training contact hours

Wastewater Training Course

Topics include chemistry, laws and regulations, safety, waste minimization, preliminary treatment, instrumentation, sampling, and monitoring.

Best for

Licensed operators in need of 10 training contact hours

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Approved for 10 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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10 training contact hours

Wastewater Training Module

Topics include flow measurement, pH adjustment, instrumentation, sampling and monitoring, pumps, operation and maintenance, and valves.

Best for

Licensed operators in need of 10 training contact hours

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Approved for 10 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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12 training contact hours

Wastewater Refresher Course

Topics include laws and regulations, municipal wastewater treatment, flow measurement, preliminary treatment, instrumentation, sampling and monitoring, compressed air, operation and maintenance, and pumps and valves.

Best for

Licensed operators in need of 12 training contact hours

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Approved for 12 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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12 training contact hours

Wastewater Training Course

Topics include math, chemistry, laws and regulations, sources, how a municipal plant works, waste minimization, preliminary treatment, instrumentation, sampling, and monitoring.

Best for

Licensed operators in need of 12 training contact hours

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Licensed operators
Course note

Approved for 12 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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4 training contact hours

Wastewater Math

Topics include basic algebra, rules and tools, and treating math as a game for operators needing a review of math topics.

Best for

Candidates looking to review basic wastewater math

Format
Self-paced online
Level
Any
Course note

Approved for 4 training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

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More courses are being developed all the time

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Custom and group training

In-person and customized training

In-person and site-specific customized training is available. Contact Brian to discuss.

Available for

  • On-site instruction
  • Site-specific programs
  • Group training
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Why Brian teaches

Practical lessons grounded in equipment and operating experience

Brian teaches operators how treatment equipment behaves, how to apply calculations, and how to diagnose operating problems. His courses connect technical material to the equipment and decisions operators handle at work.

He has taught since the 1990s and developed programs for operators, study groups, facilities, and industry organizations.

Online course access

Enrollment for online courses is provided through Teachable.

The Teachable platform handles all the administrative stuff so we can focus on providing you with quality content.

Step 1

Select a course

Choose from a number of courses based on your current needs.

Step 2

Review course details

Review course details prior to purchase.

Step 3

Enroll through Teachable

Complete your purchase and access the course through the Waste Water Training School.

Step 4

Work through the material

Move through the course at your own pace.

Step 5

Get your certificate

Download your certificate of completion after finishing the course.

“I’ve taken many online classes and yours is absolutely at the top of the list.”

Warren P.Grade 1 and 2 online course participant

“Phenomenal attention to detail and presentations were easy to follow.”

Max P.Waste Water Training School participant

“The short video format is great and let me make progress on my schedule.”

John L.Grade 1 and 2 online course participant

“You are really good at explaining things in a way that I could easily understand.”

Sergio F.Grade 1 and 2 online course participant