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Math Refresher for Water and Wastewater Operations
ONLINE COURSE
Course Code: EO0106WA21
6 TCHs offered for NJ Water and Wastewater Operators
(License S, C, N, T, W, VSWS) |
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| Date & Time |
Last Held: March 17-18, 2021
8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
(Participants must attend both days of the class.)
Next offering TBD
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| Description |
Operations personnel face math problems on the job every day. This online training course is designed to build confidence in the understanding of basic mathematics and problem solving for water and wastewater operators. In a relaxed setting, students are encouraged to draw on workplace experience and common sense to improve their basic math skills and to learn to solve math-related problems that occur daily in the workplace.
Course Objectives:
Students will learn how to use formulas and will complete practice problems in the following areas:
- Addition & Subtraction
- Multiplication & Division
- Area/Volume Calculations
- Metric Conversions
- Percentages/Graphs
- Weight/Volume Relationships
- Velocity & Flow Rate Calculations/Conversions
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| Meet Your Instructors |
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Joseph F. Bonaccorso
Joseph Bonaccorso, formerly the Superintendent of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, 85 million gallon per day Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities in Elizabeth, NJ, is a licensed operator holding top level New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) licenses in Wastewater Collection System Operation, Wastewater Treatment Operation, and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operation, with over 30 years operating experience. He has taught Water and Wastewater Treatment classes for the certification of operators since 1984, holds certification in Adult Continuing and Vocational Education from the State of New Jersey Department of Education, and is an approved NJDEP course instructor. |
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William Mitchell, Jr.
William Mitchell, Jr.'s professional experience includes 32+ years of experience with Trenton Water Works and 2+ years at CME Associates. He holds the following licenses: NJDEP T4 license for water treatment, NJDEP W-4 license for water distribution, and PA A-1 license for water treatment. His educational background includes a B.S. degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology from the College of New Jersey and a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University. |
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| Credits |
In addition to 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, this math refresher training course has been approved for the following credits:
NJ Licensed Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-010104-30)
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 6 Technical
PA Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recert Hours
NOTE: You must fill out the survey requesting continuing education credits immediately following the end of the class. If you do not complete the survey - or do not fully complete it - you will NOT receive any credits.
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| Fees |
| Registration Fee |
TBD |
| Multi-Person Registration Fee |
TBD |
Register at the same time with a colleague and you both save! |
| NJLWO Fee (T/W/VSWS License Holders Only!) |
TBD |
| Cancellation Fee |
TBD |
Substitutions are permitted. View cancellation policy. |
| Meals |
No meals will be provided. |
| Accessing this Online Course |
This online course will be facilitated on the Canvas Virtual Platform. It is recommended that you access the course using a computer (desktop or laptop) with a high-speed internet connection. A built-in laptop microphone or external microphone can be used. Webcams are optional. Kindly note that this training is best viewed using the Chrome web browser. Tablets can also be used. If you plan to access the course using a mobile device, you should download the Canvas app. Please review this link for information: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10567.
Photo ID Requirement:
Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.
- You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
- The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
- After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.
IMPORTANT: A UNIQUE EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR EACH REGISTRANT TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE COURSES
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If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with anyone else who will be registering for this course.
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If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with another person who will also be registering, you must update your account with a unique email address. Click the Register Online button below and sign into your account. On the left side toolbar, click My Account. On the drop-down menu, click Edit Profile/Password. Scroll down to the Email Address field (not the secondary email address field!) and enter your own, individual (not shared!) email address here. Click the Submit button at the bottom to save. If you need assistance updating your account, please email or call (848-932-9271, option 2) our Registration Department.
Note: Pre-registration with payment is required. |
| Register |
Sorry, registration is not currently available for this course.
Would you like to be notified when the next offering is scheduled?
Here are 3 convenient ways to be added to our mailing list:
1. Click here to join our email list (please choose "Wastewater & Drinking Water Operations" as your Area of Interest)
2. Call us at 848-932-9271, select option 3
3. E-mail us at ocpe@njaes.rutgers.edu |
| Program Questions? Contact Us! |
Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli, 848-932-7207
Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin, 848-932-7204 |
| Attention U.S. Veterans |
This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. For more information about the GI Bill, click here.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. |
