20 TCH / Self-paced online / Grade 1I / 2I
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
Prepare for the Massachusetts Grade 1 or 2 licensing exam.
This course prepares students for the Massachusetts Grade 1 or 2 Industrial Wastewater Operator licensing exam.
Licensed operators can also use it to review core material. Grade 3 or 4 candidates should use this as a foundation.
Course outcomes
Knowledge and skills covered in the course
- Learn why industrial wastewater needs to be treated.
- Learn how municipal wastewater treatment plants work.
- Learn about the characteristics of wastewater discharges from different industries.
- Review basic math and chemistry.
- Use practice exam questions to hone your test-taking skills.
Curriculum
Subjects covered in the course
- 01Course introduction
- 02Basic wastewater math, area, and volume
- 03pH measurement and basic chemistry
- 04Why are there Laws and Regulations?
- 05Wastewater sources and characteristics
- 06How a municipal wastewater treatment plant works
- 07Operator safety and hazard awareness
- 08Instrumentation and Controls
- 09Waste prevention and minimization
- 10Flow measurement and compressed air systems
- 11Pumps and valves
- 12Sampling and monitoring to demonstrate compliance

Your instructor
Learn from Brian Hagopian.
Brian is a Massachusetts-certified industrial wastewater instructor and former chief operator of a Grade 2I treatment system. He has designed, built, and serviced pH adjustment systems. Brian holds a Grade 4I operator’s license. All courses are approved for training contact hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His exam-preparation courses are specifically designed to get you ready for the licensing exam.
About BrianBefore you enroll
Enrollment, eligibility, and course questions
Is this course designed for Massachusetts?
Yes. It prepares students for the Massachusetts Grade 1 or 2 Industrial Wastewater Licensing Exam.
Can licensed operators use this course for continuing education and training contact hours?
Yes.
Is the course live?
No. It is self-paced online instruction delivered through Teachable.
Where do payment and course access happen?
Teachable handles account setup, payment, lesson progress, and course delivery.
Contact Brian
Have a question?
Visit Teachable for course details and enrollment. Contact Brian if you have a question before purchasing.

