MRWA Training Calendar

MRWA sponsored, accredited training sessions are held geographically across the state of Minnesota. Training sessions provide training in water operations, wastewater operations, nonmunicipal system operations, noncommunity nontransient system operations, management, wellhead protection, financial stability, board member development, security, and much more. Most sessions are offered free of charge. Certification credits are awarded.

To register for any MRWA class on-line: click on the date of the class.

CH = Contact Hours Awarded. = MDH Exam Offered = MPCA Exam Offered
Renewal Hours needed per License: Class A - 32, Class B - 24, Class C - 16, Class D - 8, and Class E - 4.
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In an effort to make it easier for operators and administrators to find training in a one-stop location, simply browse our calendar listed below or click on the bookmarked hyperlinks. We have attempted to provide links to other pertinent training opportunities through other agencies; however, MRWA cannot be held responsible for changes to other agencies training sessions.

MRWA Training:
 MRWA Water Training | MRWA Wastewater Training | MRWA Class D Small System Training (Non-Municipal & Nontransient Noncommunity) | MRWA Class E Training (Nontransient Noncommunity & Non-Municipal) | Board Training - System Planning & Mgmt | MRWA / Soderholm Backflow Prevention Classes
Other Training Opportunities: Administrative/Management Training |  APWA Fall Workshops
 MDH/AWWA Water Training  |  MPCA Wastewater Training  | MWOA Wastewater Training  | AceOps Training  | Other Training 

MRWA Water Training
Date	Location	Topic	Add Event to Your Calendar	Credit Hours	Direct OR     Related Hours Water  /  WW
September 25, 2019	Waconia	11th Annual Operator EXPO		6 CH - Fee	Direct	Direct
September 30, 2019 - October 1 & 2, 2019	St. Cloud	Water & Wastewater Certification Refresher & Exam		12 CH - Fee	Direct	Direct
October 2, 2019	Thief River Falls	Asset Management Training		3 CH - No Fee	Related	Related
October 8, 2019	Lake Park	MRWA Hydrant Repair Training Session		3 CH - No Fee	Direct	Direct
October 9, 2019	Chatfield	Water O&M - SDWA Compliance		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
October 9, 2019	Alexandria	MRWA Hydrant Repair Training Session		3 CH - No Fee	Direct	Direct
October 10, 2019	St. Cloud	Financing Your Community Projects		6 CH - Fee	Related	Related
October 10, 2019	Annandale	MRWA Hydrant Repair Training Session		3 CH - No Fee	Direct	Direct
October 22, 2019	St. Cloud	2019 Updates on Backflow & Cross- Connections		6 CH - Fee	Direct	Related
October 23, 2019	Zumbrota	2019 Updates on Backflow & Cross- Connections		6 CH - Fee	Direct	Related
October 23, 2019	Hutchinson	Asset Management Training		3 CH - No Fee	Related	Related
October 29, 2019	Waite Park	Winterizing Your Water System		6 CH - Fee	Direct	Related
November 6, 2019	Wells	Water O&M - SDWA Compliance		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
November 19, 2019	Cook	Water O&M - SDWA Compliance		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
December 4, 2019	Walker	Water O&M - SDWA Compliance		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
March 3-5, 2020	St. Cloud	36th Annual Water & Wastewater Technical Conference		16 CH - Fee	Direct	Direct
MRWA Wastewater Training
Date	Location	Topic	Add Event to Your Calendar	Credit Hours	Direct OR     Related Hours WW    /Water
September 25, 2019	Waconia	11th Annual Operator EXPO		6 CH - Fee	Direct	Direct
September 30, 2019 - October 1 & 2, 2019	St. Cloud	Water & Wastewater Certification Refresher & Exam		12 CH - Fee	Direct	Direct
October 8, 2019	Greenbush	Wastewater O&M		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
October 10, 2019	St. Cloud	Financing Your Community Projects		6 CH - Fee	Related	Related
October 23, 2019	Franklin	Wastewater O&M		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
October 30, 2019	Silver Bay	Wastewater O&M		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
December 10, 2019	Shafer	Wastewater O&M		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
December 11, 2019	Elbow Lake	Wastewater O&M		6 CH - No Fee	Direct	Related
MRWA Board Training - System Planning & Management Sessions
TBD	TBD	System Planning & Management		4 CH - No Fee	Related	Related
MRWA Class D Training (Non-Municipal and Nontransient Noncommunity)
October 30, 2019	Maple Grove	Class D Small Public Water Systems		8 CH - No Fee
MRWA Class E Training (Nontransient Noncommunity and Non-Municipal )
October 10, 2019	Two Harbors	Class E Small Public Water Systems		4 CH - No Fee
November 20, 2019	Cologne	Class E Small Public Water Systems		4 CH - No Fee
December 3, 2019	Cohasset	Class E Small Public Water Systems		4 CH - No Fee
December 17, 2019	Elbow Lake	Class E Small Public Water Systems		4 CH - No Fee
MRWA/Soderholm Backflow Prevention Classes  - (to register for any class, click on the date of the class)
November 4-9, 2019	Soderholm & Associates, 7150 143rd Ave NW, Ramsey, MN 55303	COMBINED - Backflow Tester Certification Class ASSE 5110 & Rebuilder Certification ASSE 5130 - 60 hours (Limited to 20 attendees: prerequisite minimum 5-years of industry related experience)		40/60 hours - $1,200 fee
November 11, 2019	Soderholm & Associates, 7150 143rd Ave NW, Ramsey, MN 55303	RECERTIFICATION ASSE 5110 & ASSE 5120 Class - 8 hour recertification class. (Students must already have the ASSE 5110 certification class to attend.)		8 hours - $375 fee
Other Training Opportunities
MDH/AWWA Water Training
Minnesota Department of Health Training Schedule * AWWA Training Page
September 17-20, 2019	Duluth - Duluth Entertainment Convention Center	Minnesota American Water Works Association Annual Conference		Contact Rob Isabel, 651-252-3716 for more information
October 16, 2019	Collegeville - St. Johns University	Central Water Operators School		Contact Kim Larsen, 320-223-7330
October 22, 2019	Holiday Inn Lakefront, Detroit Lakes	Northwest Water Operators School		Contact Dan Portlock, 218-329-3875 for more information
November 13 & 20, 2019	Fairmont Water Treatment Plan	Water Treatment Technology Class		Contact George Reck
March 31-April 2, 2020	Earle Brown Conference Center - Brooklyn Center	Metro Water Operators School		Contact Jeanette Boothe, 951-201-4697 or Stew Thornley, 651-201-4655 for more information
September 22-25, 2020	Duluth - Duluth Entertainment Convention Center	Minnesota American Water Works Association Annual Conference		Contact Rob Isabel, 651-252-3716 for more information
Various Dates	Various Locations	Well Management Courses Link		Contact: Tom Alvarez, 651-201-4581
AceOps Training in Northern Iowa
Various in 2019	Locations in Iowa	TBD		Register at: www.aceops.org
MPCA Wastewater Training
September 10-12, 2019	Holiday Inn and Suites, St. Cloud	Type IV Basic (Land Application of Biosolids)		Registration and exam information: Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us  or 651-757-2591 or 800-657-3864
October 1-3, 2019	Arrowwood Lodge, Baxter	Stabilization Pond Seminar		Registration and exam information: Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us  or 651-757-2591 or 800-657-3864
October 22-23, 2019	Holiday Inn and Suites, Austin	Type IV Refresher (Land Application of Biosolids)		Registration and exam information: Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us  or 651-757-2591 or 800-657-3864
October 24, 2019	Minnesota Pump Works, Menahga	Pump Workshop		Registration and exam information: Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us  or 651-757-2591 or 800-657-3864
November 19-21, 2019	Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Heights	Collection System Basic		Registration and exam information: Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us  or 651-757-2591 or 800-657-3864
December 17-19. 2019	Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Heights	Wastewater Treatment Basic		Registration and exam information: Annaliza Heesch at annaliza.heesch@state.mn.us  or 651-757-2591 or 800-657-3864
MWOA Wastewater Training
September 25, 2019	TBD	MWOA/CSWEA Collection Workshop		Visit www.mwoa.net for details
January 22, 2020	TBD	MWOA/CSWEA Collection Workshop		Visit www.mwoa.net for details
Other Related Training Opportunities
2019	Various	Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association		Visit: www.mmua.org
Distance Learning	Various	Office of Water Programs, California State University, Sacramento		Visit: www.owp.csus.edu
Administrative/Management Training Opportunities
October 7-9, 2019	Eden Prairie	Supervisory Leadership and Management Course (by Van Potter)	Depending on demand, either the basic, or the advanced course will be offered. This training provides “Industry Specific” leadership training to managers, supervisors, foremen, and prospective leaders working for public works, utilities and city government organizations.  This unique leadership development course helps future and current leaders better understand their employees to create a more effective partnership in achieving success in the workplace.  Class size is limited to 33.  Hundreds of Minnesota public works leaders and employees have attended this exciting class series at Eden Prairie and are daily using the principles of leadership taught by instructor Van Potter.	For information about the class, contact Rick Wahlen at (952) 294-5908 or rwahlen@edenprairie.org  The institute website is:  www.puwwmi.org

= MDH Exam Offered at Session  
To register to take the MDH Water Exam, you must complete an MDH Exam Application and submit to Noel Hansen at the MDH Office (address on exam form). Exam application must be submitted to MDH at least 15 days prior to the exam.

= MPCA Exam Offered at Session
To register to take the MPCA Wastewater Exam, you must complete an MPCA Exam Application and submit to Tracy Finch at the MPCA Office (address on exam form). Exam application must be submitted to MPCA at least 15 days prior to the exam.