COURSE DESCRIPTION

This on-line, self-paced course covers many of the relevant topics that appear on the Florida Class B Wastewater Exam. 

 Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Safety at WWTPs
• FDEP Rules and Regulations
• FDEP Rule Review
• Preliminary Treatments
• Primary Treatments
• Activated Sludge Treatment
• Relationships
• Troubleshooting
• Math Review

PLEASE NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS FULLY ONLINE. NO MANUAL INCLUDED.

For assistance with this online course, please contact questions@ad.ufl.edu.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

UF TREEO Review and Exam Prep Courses prepare students trying to pass the State of Florida Water and Wastewater Operator Exams. These courses will not qualify you to apply to FDEP for your water or wastewater license. Exam prep classes are intense exam review and preparation provided to students who have already successfully completed the required training course.

Students, please be aware to qualify for the state exam you will need either a high school diploma or a FL Dept. of Education approved GED.  Online GED's are not accepted by FDEP.

INSTRUCTORS BIOGRAPHIES

Ron Trygar, CET

Ron is the Senior Training Specialist for Water and Wastewater programs at the University of Florida TREEO Center.  Previously he was the Wastewater Process Control Specialist at Hillsborough County Public Utilities in Tampa FL.  He has worked in the wastewater industry for more than thirty years in a variety of locations and positions. Ron became a Certified Environmental Trainer (CET) in 1998 and has since provided training for associations and regulatory agencies such as FDEP; FW&PCOA Short Schools; USABlueBook; FWEA sponsored training events and local school environmental programs. Working alongside the FDEP Northeast District, Ron helped begin the FRWA/FDEP joint operator certification review classes that are still given around the state today.  Ron holds a Florida class A wastewater treatment operator’s license and a Florida class B drinking water operator’s license.

Additional Information

Unlike a traditional classroom-based course, you do not need to show up to class at a specific time every day to participate in this online course. Instead, you will complete lesson presentations, reading, assignments, and quizzes/tests all online within the allotted time frame.

Accessing the course:

• Student will receive course access once the registration has been processed by our office during normal business hours.
• If you are taking a refresher course, we will first verify your eligibility. Your registration might be placed on hold until this is completed. If you are not eligible to take a refresher based on our records, we will contact you.

Once the registration has been processed by our office, you can expect the following:

• An email will be sent to you asking to complete your enrollment.
• Follow the link to the Enroll Now page.
• You will be asked to create your login using an external identifier. The University of Florida has approved the use of Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google (Gmail) to enter our courses. You can use an existing account for this course. You will want to make sure you know your credentials for this outside account.
• The use of an external identifier as listed above is required to enter our courses. We cannot provide another method of access to the course.
• If you are unsure about any of these requirements, please contact us before you register, and we'll be happy to assist.

Videos

There are videos included in the modules, along with pre-recorded webinars, and pre-scheduled question and answer sessions.

Requirements for Online Courses:

• You should be computer literate and familiar with PC-based systems to participate in the online courses
• Prepayment is required before you will receive log-in information, including address and password
• You must provide an email address at time of registration/payment
• Course must be completed within ninety days from your date of registration. No Extensions or Exceptions. 
• Certificate will be issued on the date you pass the final exam.

System Requirements:

• Operating Systems
• Windows 7 and newer
• Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
• Linux - chromeOS
• Mobile Operating System Native App Support
• iOS 7 and newer (versions vary by device)
• Android 4.2 and newer
• Computer Speed and Processor
• Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible
• 1GB of RAM
• 2GHz processor
• Internet Speed
• Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments.
• Minimum of 512kbps
• Screen Readers
• Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)
• PC: JAWS (latest version for Internet Explorer)
• PC: NVDA (latest version for Firefox)
• There is no screen reader support for Canvas in Chrome

ADDITIONAL POLCIES

Accommodating Students with Disabilities

UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students requesting accommodation for disabilities must contact UF TREEO registrar, Kady Morris at kadymorris@treeo.ufl.edu.  Accommodations are not retroactive; therefore, students should contact the office before registering for the course.