Online Training   Welcome to e-Training, a Web-based training system presented by the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water in conjunction with SunCoast Learning Systems. e-Training offers water and wastewater operators in Indiana the opportunity to access education, training and continuing education units (CEUs) via the Internet, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. e-Training enables water supply professionals to obtain education and training credit hours through self-paced courses. All online courses offered by the Alliance have been approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Register for a Course Continue a Course E-Training FAQ How to begin: 1. First, complete the online registration. You will be asked to provide your name, company name, address, social security number, e-mail, and telephone number. 2. Second, enroll in and pay for the course you wish to take. Payments made through the online credit card transaction (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) are usually approved within seconds. Payments by check or money order will take longer to allow for bank processing (usually 10 business days after receipt by AIRW). Send checks (payable to Alliance of Indiana Rural Water) to: Alliance of Indiana Rural Water, P.O. Box 428 Beech Grove, IN 46107. Please indicate the student's name and "online training" on the check. 3. Once you are enrolled, log in under "Registered User" and click on "Take My Course." Select the course you wish to take and click on "Course Menu." This will take you to the Course Menu where you will select the first module by clicking on the radio button and clicking on the "Launch" button at the bottom of the page. Make sure you have disabled your browser's "pop-up" blocker or the course will not appear. If you have technical questions, please call SunCoast Learning at 800-269-1181. If you have questions on course content or certification requirements, please call the Alliance at 888-937-4992. Course Descriptions Math Review 10 Technical Water or Wastewater Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 This course uses the “10-7-3” problem solving method that has been successfully used by other RWAs. It is designed to take the fear out of water system math and gives the water operator the tools he or she needs to be successful. The course covers water system conversions, calculations used in determining size, dosages, velocity and weir, filter and well calculations, as well as horsepower and efficiency. Basic Environmental Chemistry 10 Technical Water or Wastewater Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 This course is a comprehensive chemistry course and includes fundamentals of atomic structure, dilution calculations, wastewater chemistry, coagulation, softening and BOD, and chlorination, DBP and corrosion control. It includes non-scored comprehension checks throughout the modules so the student can test their level of understanding before proceeding to the scored module quiz. Practical Personnel Management (Water Board Bible) 7 Technical Water or Wastewater Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 This course is designed for the inexperienced water or wastewater manager. It addresses the challenges of supervising and running an office, including building a team, employee law, hiring, handling conflict, compensation, contract workers, and customer relations. Water Transmission and Distribution 10 Technical Water Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 This course is intended to provide the water treatment plant operator with the basic knowledge needed to better understand the operation of a water distribution system. It addresses for pipes used, pipe installation, maintenance and repair, fire hydrants, water considerations storage issues, service lines, water meters, and basic hydraulics. Surface Water Treatment 10 Technical Water Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 This course takes a look at the differences between ground water treatment and surface water treatment and the notable characteristics of each. It includes discussion of coagulation and flocculation, alkalinity and pH adjustment, filtration and disinfection. Basic Wastewater 10 Technical Wastewater Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 This course is a comprehensive guide to wastewater processes, including testing methods, activated sludge troubleshooting, microorganisms, aerobic and anaerobic sludge digestion, wastewater diseases and wastewater math. Sampling and compliance are covered as well. Basic Water Works Operations 10 Technical Water Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 Basic Water Works Operations is a course that introduces the student to the relationship between potable drinking water and health, as well as the important role that the water operator plays in maintaining a safe and ample supply of drinking water. An overall view of the water cycle is presented together with a general description of the responsibilities of water utility personnel and the need for regulation of the water industry to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Pump & Motor Maintenance 10 Technical Water & Wastewater Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 Pump & Motor Maintenance is intended for operators of water and wastewater treatment facilities. It contains information on developing a maintenance program, electric motors and motor controls, centrifugal pump mechanics and hydraulics, lubrication and bearings, compression packing, mechanical seals, positive displacement pumps as well as other types of pumps, and safety around pumps and motors. Chlorinator Systems and Chemical Handling 10 Technical Water and Wastewater Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 Covers properties of chlorine, purpose of chlorine, chlorine terminology, dosage calculations, chlorinator equipment, chlorine cylinders, operation of gas chlorinators, start up and shut down, chlorinator maintenance, troubleshooting common problems, chlorine safety, and chlorine testing procedures. Water Utility Safety 10 General Water Contact Hours Registration Fee: $225 A comprehensive safety course for water utility workers. Includes an introduction to safety concepts and programs, the "Right to Know" law, chemical safety, first aid, description of personal protective equipment, confined space safety, excavating and trenching safety, biological hazards, electrical safety, work site protection, and safe use of vehicles and other equipment. The Estimated time to complete each course is 10 hours. Students move through the e-Training courses at their own pace. The system allows a student to exit and return to the course at any time. A quiz at the end of each module reinforces the student's knowledge of the subject matter. You must master 70% of the material in each module to advance to the next module. Students have 12 months from the date of enrollment to complete and pass the e-Training course.