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Southern Arkansas University Tech

2020 SCHEDULE

The Environmental Training Center of Arkansas

…into the Field

Welcome to the 2020 AETA Training Schedule. I hope you are well and ready to take on another year. Inside this Schedule you will find a variety of classes to help you meet the state and federal training requirements for your facility. The AETA is coming off the most successful year in our history, with record enrollment. Since FY 2006 the AETA has taught over 4,000 classes with nearly 72,000 training hours and over 39,000 students. During this span, our student enrollment has increased 100 percent! I invite you to look through the Schedule for the classes needed for your facility. If there is anything the AETA

can do to better serve you do not hesitate to call on us!!!

How you can keep up with what's going on at the AETA:

1. Website: www.sautech.edu/aeta.

2. Facebook: www.facebook.com/SAUTAETA (like us on Facebook)

3. LinkedIn: Look us up on LinkedIn!

4. AETA E-Blast: If you are not receiving our monthly E-Blast and would like to be added, please contact Letitia Rusch at [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.

I hope you have a great training year!

Randy J. Harper REM

Director, Arkansas Environmental Training Academy Director of Workforce Training Southern Arkansas University Tech

From the Academy Director...

1 2020 AETA Training Schedule

Five Divisions of the Academy…

Water - AETA Water training is tied directly to the Arkansas Department of Health Water Operator Licensing Program.

Wastewater - AETA Wastewater training is tied directly to the DEQ Wastewater Operator Licensing Program.

Solid Waste - AETA Solid Waste training is tied directly to the DEQ Solid Waste Operator Licensing Program.

Backflow - AETA Backflow training is tied to the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes (Plumbing) and Engineering Divisions.

Environmental Health & Safety - this division provides municipalities and industries statewide with a cost effective source of health and safety training for their employee. AETA EHS Trainers are OSHA authorized.

AETA Mission…

The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is the designated Environmental Training Center for the State of Arkansas and is a training division of Southern Arkansas University Tech in Camden, Arkansas. The AETA has a statewide mission to provide quality training and educational programs to aid the management and operating staff of municipal, commercial and industrial facilities in meeting state and federal licensing and certification requirements. Within our resources, the AETA accomplishes its mission through comprehensive certification and continuing education programs, statewide technical assistance programs, administrative and student services and professional development for faculty and staff.

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AETA News...

Specialty Courses for 2020!

The AETA prides itself in not only providing training that helps our students pass their state licensing exams, but also helps them become better Operators. With that in mind, I invite you to consider one of the specialty courses listed below as you look for training to renew your Water and/or Wastewater Operators License. The courses were built around problem areas on licensing exams, areas where facilities were lacking during inspections, and requests from Managers and Operators across the state.

Advanced Pump Operations & Maintenance - this is an 8-hour course designed to show the various types of pumps and their applications. This course will show how to discuss which type of pump select for various conditions and applications. The course will also cover troubleshooting, common problems, and preventive maintenance.

Basic Wastewater Laboratory - this is an 8-hour course that covers the laboratory’s role in wastewater treatment, basic laboratory skills, and interpretation of basic wastewater laboratory analyses used to assess wastewater and general water quality. Topics include safety, laboratory equipment, sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, and quality control. Analyses discussed will include solids, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, pH, fecal coliform, and chlorine residual.

Basic Pump Operations & Maintenance - this is an 8-hour course designed to assist water and wastewater operators in identification of pumps, how they work, maintenance issues, and preventive maintenance. The course will discuss how pumps are selected utilizing pump curves and other variables.

Biological Nutrient Removal - this is an 8 hour course treatment process that removes both nitrogen and phosphorous from the wastewater stream. The BNR class covers the biology behind the process and introduce different treatment processes. Students will be able to identify where different nutrients are being removed in the treatment process and the optimal treatment criteria for nitrogen and phosphorous removal.

Chlorine Disinfection and Coliform Monitoring - this is an 8-hour course designed to provide operators with information on water line and tank disinfection practices including hands-on instruction in measuring chlorine residual and sample collection.

Chlorine Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed to train individuals on the various uses of chlorine, its physical characteristics (dry, liquid and gas), properties, hazards of exposure, routes of entry into the body, and handling and storing compressed-gas cylinders safely. Individuals will be trained to properly choose and don appropriate PPE, detect leaks, and select and use appropriate A & B Chlorine Kits.

Environmental Officer - this is a 24-hour training course designed to train the student in basic environmental crime investigation. This course is designed for solid waste personnel, regulatory inspectors and criminal investigators concerning illegal dumps. This course is required for individuals desiring to be licensed as an Environmental Officer by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

Environmental Officer Update - this is a 8-hour training course designed for licensed Environmental Officers to satisfy ADEQ’s annual continuing education requirement for license renewal.

Water/Wastewater Operator Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed for operators to recognize safety hazards in their workplace. Topics include slips, trips and fall safety, health and physical hazards of workplace chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, lock-out tag-out of energized systems, and job hazard analysis.

Traffic Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed for workers working near highways to recognize traffic hazards. Topics include detours, driving and traffic hazards, road conditions, safety equipment and signage and physical hazards.

Trenching Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed for workers to recognize hazards and work safely in trenching operations. Topics include trenching hazards, confined space issues, sloping, shoring and shielding, soil types, water and atmospheric hazards.


AETA Advisory Board News The AETA wishes to thank Mr. Michael Grappé for serving as the 2018-2019 Chair of the AETA Advisory Board. Grappé served as Chair due to vacancy on the Board. He will also serve as the Chair in 2019-2020. Mr. Grappé was presented a plaque of appreciation by AETA Director Randy Harper and Assistant Director Rickey Cole.

AETA Welcomes New Board Member The AETA Advisory Board welcomes new member Shane Knight to the Board. Shane was appointed to a five year term by SAU Tech Chancellor, Dr. Jason Morrison effective July 1, 2019. Shane is employed by the Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, where he serves as the Executive Director.

AETA Advisory Board The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy Advisory Board serves by appointment of the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University Tech.

Voting Members

Name Company Position Term Expires

Michael Grappé DEQ 1 6/30/2020

Duane Knaak Aerojet Rocketdyne 2 6/30/2021

Trena Adair Harbor Environmental 3 6/30/2022

Tim Nyander City of Fayetteville 4 6/30/2023

Shane Knight Southeast Arkansas Regional 5 6/30/2024 Solid Waste Management District

Ex-Officio Members (Non-Voting)

Name Company Position Representing

Jason Morrison Southern Arkansas University Tech Chancellor, Legislative Liaison

Jeff Wardlaw Arkansas House of Representatives Legislative Liaison

Trent Garner Arkansas State Senate Legislative Liaison

Richard Healey Arkansas Energy and Environment; DEQ Wastewater Licensing

Jennifer Merritt Arkansas Energy and Environment; DEQ Solid Waste Licensing

Martin Nutt Arkansas Department of Health Water Licensing

Robert Reaves Arkansas Department of Health Backflow

Ava Roberts Arkansas Environmental Federation AEF Representative

Steve Neal Waste Services Inc. EHS Representative

Ryan Benefield Arkansas Natural Resource Commission ANRC Representative

Karmen House Southern Arkansas University Tech Workforce Training

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The AETA would like to thank the following companies for providing promotional items for our classes in 2020. If your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Randy Harper at [email protected] or call (870) 574-4590.

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Water Division

2020 AETA Training Schedule

Hello, I am Jeremy Rowe, Water Program Coordinator for the AETA. I am pleased to offer the following Water Training Schedule for 2020. AETA’s Adjunct Faculty and I have covered a large portion of the state with Mandatory Training. We’ve tried to offer courses so that with a minimal amount of travel, operators should be able to complete required training within a short time. If we haven’t scheduled courses in your part of the world, call me and I will try to work something out.

The AETA also offers Water classes on-line. We offer all Mandatory Courses, except the ADH PWS Compliance, quarterly . . . and you don’t even have to leave the house to take those. In 2020 we are continuing to offer specialty courses, most with hands-on exercises. Those courses are listed in our

schedule and on the Course Description page. Thanks to all of you who make classrooms and tours available at your facilities.

I look forward to seeing you out in the state and in class.

Jeremy N. Rowe

Water Program Coordinator

Water training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:

The Arkansas Department of Health

Arkansas Drinking Water Licensing Committee

The Academy offers Water training on-campus, at locations statewide, and by Internet delivery.

The Academy offers contract classes for individual facilities. To schedule training at your facility contact [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.

AETA Course Accreditations & Approvals

AETA Class Registration

1. Register by Phone: (870) 574-4550 or (870) 574-4589

2. Register by E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

3. Register and Pay On-line: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-water/

To take a Water Licensure Exam you must register with the ADH 45 days in advance of the exam session and pay the applicable fees.

The AETA does Not collect ADH exam fees.

Arkansas Department of Health Water Licensing Contacts:

Martin Nutt Phone: (501) 661-2623 E-Mail: [email protected]

Ida Hampton Phone: (501) 661-2623 E-Mail: [email protected]

Arkansas Department of Health Water Licensing Exam Dates for 2020:

March 5 June 4 September 3 December 3

Rogers Rogers Rogers Rogers

Mountain Home Mountain Home


Fayetteville Fayetteville Fayetteville Fayetteville

Lonoke Lonoke Lonoke Lonoke

Nashville Nashville


Camden Camden Camden Camden

Jonesboro Jonesboro Jonesboro Jonesboro

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Water Course Descriptions

Water Division

Arkansas Department of Health PWS Compliance Course - this is an 8-hour training course designed to provide the operator with a general overview of regulation compliance. Contact the ADH for registration (see page 5).

Advanced Water Distribution - this is a 24-hour training course designed for operators, and management or supervisory level positions in their water distribution system. The course incorporates applied math, infrastructure layout, and design as well as administrative components.

Advanced Water Treatment - this is a 24-hour training course geared toward operators, and management or supervisory level positions. The course incorporates applied math, advanced treatment processes along with administrative components.

Applied Water Math - this is an 8-hour training course designed to aid operators in using math formulas commonly used in the drinking water industry for figuring volumes, detention times, dosage rates, filtration rates, horsepower, and motor calculations.

Basic Water Distribution - this is a 24-hour training designed to aid water operators in the basics of wells, water math, and the basic knowledge of the water distribution system.

Basic Water Math - this is an 8-hour training course designed to aid operators in understanding basic math concepts, such as, using math formulas to solve for unknown values, calculate volumes, detention times, and dosage rates.

Basic Water Treatment - this is a 24-hour training course designed to give the student basic knowledge of the treatment of raw water sources into potable water. Water math is also incorporated into the curriculum.

Intermediate Water Distribution - this is a 24-hour training course geared for the operator who not only may have to install appurtenances in the water distribution system but repair them. It also trains them in the area of customer relations.

Intermediate Water Treatment - this is a 24-hour training course geared toward the operator of more complex water treatment facilities. It incorporates basic and applied water math as well as more in-depth water treatment options and treatment technologies.

Arkansas Department of Health Water Licensing Course Requirements

Course VSS D1 D2 D3 D4 T1 T2 T3 T4

PWS Compliance

Basic Water Math

Applied Water Math

Basic Distribution

Intermediate Distribution

Advanced Distribution

Basic Treatment

Intermediate Treatment

Advanced Treatment


2020 Water Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Fee

January 6-8 Basic Water Treatment Camden Rowe No Fee

January 21 Basic Water Math Camden Rowe No Fee

January 22 Applied Water Math Camden Rowe No Fee

January 23 PWS Compliance Camden Rowe No Fee

January 28-30 Intermediate Water Treatment Little Rock Sweeney No Fee

February 4-6 Advanced Water Distribution Rogers Sandy No Fee

February 11-13 Advanced Water Treatment North Little Rock Sweeney No Fee

February 25 Basic Water Math Fayetteville Mallard No Fee

February 26 Applied Water Math Fayetteville Mallard No Fee

February 27 PWS Compliance Fayetteville ADH No Fee

March 3-5 Basic Water Distribution Little Rock Easley No Fee

March 10 Basic Water Math Jonesboro Rowe No Fee

March 11 Applied Water Math Jonesboro Rowe No Fee

March 12 PWS Compliance Jonesboro ADH No Fee

March 12 Chlorine Disinfection and Coliform Monitoring Little Rock Sweeney $50

March 17-19 Basic Water Distribution Texarkana Bradshaw No Fee

March 24-26 Basic Water Treatment Springdale Mallard No Fee

March 31 - April 2 Basic Water Distribution Jonesboro Sandy No Fee

April 7 Chlorine Safety Camden Staff $50

April 8 Basic Pump Maintenance Camden Tencarva $50

April 9 Advanced Pump Maintenance Camden Tencarva $50

April 14-16 Intermediate Water Distribution Texarkana Bradshaw No Fee

April 21-23 Intermediate Water Treatment Lowell Mallard No Fee

April 27 Basic Water Math (AWW&WEA Conference) Hot Springs Rowe No Fee

April 28 Applied Water Math (AWW&WEA Conference) Hot Springs Rowe No Fee

April 28 PWS Compliance (AWW&WEA Conference) Hot Springs ADH No Fee

May 4 Water & Wastewater Safety Maumelle Cole $50

May 5 Trenching Safety Maumelle Cole $50

May 12-14 Advanced Water Treatment Lowell Rowe No Fee

May 19-21 Intermediate Water Distribution Paragould Rowe No Fee

May 26-28 Intermediate Water Treatment Camden Rowe No Fee

June 2-4 Basic Water Distribution Springdale Mallard No Fee

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2020 Water Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Fee

June 9 Water & Wastewater Management Fayetteville Sandy $50

June 9-11 Advanced Water Distribution Jonesboro Rowe No Fee

June 15 Biological Nutrient Removal Fort Smith McAvoy $50

June 16 Traffic Safety Camden Cole $50

June 16 Basic Pump Maintenance Maumelle Tencarva $50

June 17 Advanced Pump Maintenance Maumelle Tencarva $50

June 18 Chlorine Safety Maumelle Staff $50

June 23-25 Basic Water Treatment Little Rock Easley No Fee

July 7-9 Basic Water Distribution Van Buren Sandy No Fee

July 14 PWS Compliance North Little Rock ADH No Fee

July 15 Basic Water Math North Little Rock Rowe No Fee

July 16 Applied Water Math North Little Rock Rowe No Fee

July 21-23 Advanced Water Treatment Camden Rowe No Fee

August 11-13 Intermediate Water Distribution Little Rock Rowe No Fee

August 18-20 Intermediate Water Treatment Maumelle Easley No Fee

August 25 Basic Water Math Hot Springs Rowe No Fee

August 26 Applied Water Math Hot Springs Rowe No Fee

August 27 PWS Compliance Hot Springs ADH No Fee

September 1-3 Advanced Water Distribution Little Rock Rowe No Fee

September 1 Basic Pump Maintenance Springdale Tencarva $50

September 2 Advanced Pump Maintenance Springdale Tencarva $50

September 3 Chlorine Safety Lowell Staff $50

September 8-10 Intermediate Water Distribution Russellville Rowe No Fee

September 15-17 Basic Water Treatment Greers Ferry Rowe No Fee

September 22-24 Basic Water Distribution Rogers Sandy No Fee

September 29 - October 1 Intermediate Water Distribution Fayetteville Sandy No Fee

October 5-7 Advanced Water Treatment Greers Ferry Rowe No Fee

October 20-22 Basic Water Distribution Camden Rowe No Fee

October 27-29 Basic Water Treatment Little Rock Sweeney No Fee

November 3 Basic Water Math Fayetteville Rowe No Fee

November 4 Applied Water Math Fayetteville Rowe No Fee

November 5 PWS Compliance Fayetteville ADH No Fee

November 17-19 Advanced Water Distribution Rogers Sandy No Fee

December 1-3 Intermediate Water Treatment Russellville Rowe No Fee

December 8-10 Intermediate Water Distribution Camden Rowe No Fee


2020 Water Internet Training Schedule

Date Course Instructor Internet Fee

January 6-20 Basic Water Treatment Rowe $125

January 20-February 3 Basic Water Distribution Rowe $125

February 3-17 Intermediate Water Treatment Rowe $125

February 17-March 2 Intermediate Water Distribution Rowe $125

March 2-16 Advanced Water Treatment Rowe $125

March 16-30 Advanced Water Distribution Rowe $125

March 30-April 13 Basic Water Math Rowe $90

April 13-27 Applied Water Math Rowe $90

April 27-May 11 Basic Water Treatment Rowe $125

May 11-25 Basic Water Distribution Rowe $125

June 1-15 Intermediate Water Treatment Rowe $125

June 15-29 Intermediate Water Distribution Rowe $125

June 29-July 13 Advanced Water Treatment Rowe $125

July 13-27 Advanced Water Distribution Rowe $125

August 3-17 Basic Water Math Rowe $90

August 17-31 Applied Water Math Rowe $90

August 31-September 14 Basic Water Treatment Rowe $125

September 14-28 Basic Water Distribution Rowe $125

September 28-October 12 Intermediate Water Treatment Rowe $125

October 12-26 Intermediate Water Distribution Rowe $125

November 2-16 Advanced Water Treatment Rowe $125

November 16-30 Advanced Water Distribution Rowe $125

December 1-14 Basic Water Math Rowe $90

December 1-14 Applied Water Math Rowe $90

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Wastewater Division Hello, I am Kenny Harvey and I am the Wastewater Program Coordinator for the AETA. I am proud to present the 2020 Wastewater Training Schedule for the operators across the state. The 2020 Schedule has some new courses in it to provide a variety of classes for training hours the state’s operators need. In addition, the AETA also offers Internet Classes to accommodate operators who have a hard time leaving their facility to attend classes.

I hope you find the classes to meet your training needs in this schedule. If you need specific courses for your facility please contact me and I will do my best to accommodate.

I would like to say thank you to all the facilities across the state who provide training rooms for our programs, as well as, tours of your facilities for our students.

I hope to see you in class in 2020!

Kenny Harvey

Wastewater Program Coordinator

AETA Class Registration 1. Register by Phone: (870) 574-4550 or (870) 574-4589


3. Register and Pay On-line: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-wastewater/

If applicable, the Academy will send an invoice for the class after Registration is complete.

Wastewater training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ Water Division Arkansas Wastewater Licensing Committee

The Academy offers Wastewater training on-campus, at locations statewide, and by Internet

delivery.

To schedule a class at your facility contact [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.


If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Wastewater class you must contact DEQ.

To ensure testing eligibility, applications and fee must be received by DEQ prior to the exam.

The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy does Not collect DEQ exam fees.

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ Water Division Wastewater Licensing Contact:

Sandy Luttrell Phone: (501) 682-0998 E-Mail: [email protected]

Arkansas Wastewater Licensure Courses


Municipal Wastewater Operator Training

Class 1 Wastewater - this is a 24-hour training course designed to provide entry level Wastewater Operators with the knowledge required to sit for the Municipal Class I Wastewater License exam administered by DEQ. The course is based on the DEQ Municipal Class I Needs-To-Know. Topics covered in the course include Arkansas Rule 3, treatment plant operator, why treat waste, wastewater treatment facilities, racks, screens and grit removal, sedimentation and floatation, activated sludge, waste treatment ponds, basic wastewater math, and disinfection.

Class 2 Wastewater - this is a 32-hour training course designed to provide Class I level Wastewater Operators with the knowledge required to sit for the Municipal Class II Wastewater License exam administered by DEQ. Topics covered in the course include Arkansas Rule 3, general pretreatment regulations, physical treatment, flow measurement, mechanical treatment, activated sludge, wastewater ponds, wastewater math, wastewater operator safety, basic wastewater lab, and disinfection.

Class 3 Wastewater - this is a 40-hour training course designed to provide Class II level Wastewater Operators with the knowledge required to sit for the Municipal Class III Wastewater License exam administered by DEQ. Topics covered in the course include Arkansas Rule 3, activated sludge, sludge handling, dissolved air floatation, sludge digestion, sludge dewatering, composting sludge disposal, phosphorus removal, nitrification cycle, wastewater lab, odor control, and management.

Class 4 Wastewater - this is a 24-hour training course designed to provide Class III level Wastewater Operators with the knowledge required to sit for the Municipal Class IV Wastewater License exam administered by DEQ. This course was prepared using the DEQ and ABC Needs-to-Know Criteria. Topics covered in the course include evaluate incoming wastestream/sidestream characteristics, monitor, evaluate and adjust treatment processes, evaluate and maintain equipment, operate equipment, collect samples and interpret laboratory analyses, perform laboratory analyses, perform security, safety, administrative procedures, and advanced wastewater math.

Industrial Wastewater Operator Training

Basic Industrial Wastewater - this is a 12-hour course designed to prepare Industrial Wastewater Operators to sit for the Arkansas Basic Industrial Wastewater Exam. Topics covered is the course include car washes, sedimentation, oil and grease separation, pH adjustment, aeration ponds, or similar basic wastewater treatment processes.

Advanced Industrial Wastewater - this is a 12-hour course designed to prepare Industrial Wastewater Operators to sit for the Arkansas Advanced Industrial Wastewater Exam. Topics covered in the course include active sludge, treatment of metal finishing waste streams, sedimentation/clarification with chemicals, dissolved air flotation, or similar advanced wastewater treatment processes. Prerequisite: Students must hold a current Arkansas Basic Industrial Wastewater Operator License to sit for the state exam.

Specialty Wastewater Training

Advanced Activated Sludge

Advanced Pump Operations & Maintenance

Basic Pump Operations & Maintenance

Basic Wastewater Laboratory

Biological Nutrient Removal

Chlorine Disinfection and Coliform Monitoring

Chlorine Safety

Extended Aeration Activated Sludge

Water/Wastewater Management

Water/Wastewater Operator Safety

Stabilization Ponds

Traffic Safety

Trenching Safety

Chlorine Safety Course


2020 Wastewater Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Fee

January 7-8 Basic Industrial Wastewater Camden Harvey $125

January 21-23 Class I Wastewater Fayetteville Ross No Fee

January 27-31 Class III Wastewater Maumelle Harvey No Fee

February 3-6 Class IV Wastewater Review Springdale Stewart No Fee

February 6 Advanced Wastewater Math Springdale Stewart No Fee

February 17-21 Class III Wastewater Camden Harvey No Fee

February 25-27 Class I Wastewater Jonesboro Harvey No Fee

March 10-12 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Camden Harvey $200

March 17-19 Class I Wastewater Fort Smith McAvoy No Fee

March 30 - April 2 Class II Wastewater Fayetteville Ross No Fee

April 7 Chlorine Safety Camden AETA $50

April 8 Basic Pumps Operation & Maintenance Camden Tencarva $50

April 9 Advanced Pumps Operation & Maintenance Camden Tencarva $50

April 14-15 Basic Industrial Wastewater Hot Springs Ellis $125

April 20-21 Basic Industrial Wastewater Blytheville Love $125

April 27-29 Class I Wastewater (AWW&WEA Conference) Hot Springs McKinney No Fee

May 4 Water/Wastewater Operator Safety Maumelle Cole $50


May 4-7 Class IV Wastewater Review Little Rock Harvey No Fee

May 7 Advanced Wastewater Math Little Rock Harvey No Fee

May 12-13 Wastewater Microbiology Camden Harvey $50

May 18-21 Class II Wastewater Jonesboro Harvey No Fee

June 2-4 Class I Wastewater Russellville Harvey No Fee

June 9 Water/Wastewater Management Fayetteville Sandy $50

June 9-10 Basic Industrial Wastewater Rogers Winn $125


2020 Wastewater Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Fee

June 15 Biological Nutrient Removal Fort Smith McAvoy $50


June 16 Basic Pumps Operation & Maintenance Maumelle Tencarva $50

June 17 Advanced Pumps Operation & Maintenance Maumelle Tencarva $50

June 18 Chlorine Safety Maumelle AETA $50

June 22-25 Class II Wastewater Camden Harvey No Fee

June 23-25 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Fort Smith Cowan $200

July 20-23 Class IV Wastewater Review Camden Harvey No Fee

July 23 Advanced Wastewater Math Camden Harvey No Fee

August 11-13 Class I Wastewater Springdale Stewart No Fee

August 17-20 Class II Wastewater Fort Smith McAvoy No Fee

August 24-28 Class III Wastewater Jonesboro Harvey No Fee

September 1 Basic Pumps Operation & Maintenance Springdale Tencarva $50

September 2 Advanced Pumps Operation & Maintenance Springdale Tencarva $50

September 3 Chlorine Safety Lowell AETA $50

September 1-3 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Osceola Carter $200

September 15-16 Basic Industrial Wastewater Russellville Harvey $125

September 22 Basic Wastewater Lab Springdale Mallard $50

September 22-24 Class I Wastewater Little Rock Easley No Fee

September 28-October 1 Class III Wastewater Hot Springs Harvey No Fee

October 5-9 Class III Wastewater Fayetteville Harvey No Fee

October 12-15 Class II Wastewater Springdale Stewart No Fee

October 20-22 Class I Wastewater Maumelle Harvey No Fee

November 2-5 Class IV Wastewater Review Fayetteville Ross No Fee

November 5 Advanced Wastewater Math Fayetteville Ross No Fee

November 10-12 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Camden Harvey $200

November 16-19 Class II Wastewater Hot Springs McKinney No Fee

December 1-3 Class I Wastewater Camden Harvey No Fee

2020 Wastewater Internet Training Schedule


Date Course Instructor Internet Fee

January 6-26 Class I Wastewater Harvey $125

January 6-26 Class II Wastewater Harvey $150

January 6-26 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harvey $140

February 3-23 Class III Wastewater Harvey $175

February 3-23 Class IV Wastewater Harvey $180

February 3-23 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harvey $230

March 2-22 Class I Wastewater Harvey $125

March 2-22 Class II Wastewater Harvey $150

April 6-26 Class III Wastewater Harvey $175

April 6-26 Class IV Wastewater Harvey $180

April 6-26 Stabilization Ponds Harvey $100

May 4-24 Class I Wastewater Harvey $125

May 4-24 Class II Wastewater Harvey $150

May 4-24 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harvey $140

June 1-21 Class III Wastewater Harvey $175

June 1-21 Class IV Wastewater Harvey $180

June 1-21 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harvey $230

July 6-26 Class I Wastewater Harvey $125

July 6-26 Class II Wastewater Harvey $150

July 6-26 Advanced Activated Sludge Harvey $100

August 3-23 Class III Wastewater Harvey $175

August 3-23 Class IV Wastewater Harvey $180

August 3-23 Extended Aeration Activated Sludge Harvey $100

September 7-27 Class I Wastewater Harvey $125

September 7-27 Class II Wastewater Harvey $150

September 7-27 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harvey $140

October 5-25 Class III Wastewater Harvey $175

October 5-25 Class IV Wastewater Harvey $180

October 5-25 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harvey $230

November 2-22 Class I Wastewater Harvey $125

November 2-22 Class II Wastewater Harvey $150


Backflow Prevention Division




3. Register and Pay On-line: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-backflow/


Backflow Prevention Certification training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:

Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes

Arkansas Department of Health Engineering

Louisiana Department of Health

Louisiana State Plumbing Board

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Academy offers Backflow training on-campus, at locations statewide, and by Internet delivery.



Hello, I’m Kevin Sandy, Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator for the AETA. It is my pleasure to present the following 2020 Backflow Prevention Training Schedule.

Backflow prevention is an essential part of protecting private and public water systems from pollution and contamination that have been known to cause illness, injury, and death. The classes we offer provide credentials for obtaining Backflow Assembly Tester and Repair certifications and licenses and training for administering a Cross-Connection Control Program.

Thank you to all those who host our classes throughout the state, our manufacturers’ representatives, and the Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas (BPAA). I look forward to working with you throughout the year.

Thank you,

Kevin Sandy

Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator

If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Backflow Class you Must contact the ADH Protective Health Codes Division. Applications must be received by ADH prior to the exam date.

Protective Health Codes Section (Backflow Licensing) Contact:

Ricky Mayhan Phone: (501) 661-2642 E-Mail: [email protected]

Engineering Section (Cross-Connection Control Program) Contact:

Robert Reaves Phone: (501) 661-2623 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Backflow Descriptions Arkansas Backflow Prevention Courses

Backflow Assembly Tester Certification - this is a 40-hour training course designed to train the student in the fundamentals necessary to field-test the various types of backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures and 12-16 hours of hands-on training.

Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification - this is an 8-hour training course designed for current Assembly Tester Technicians to renew their current license as required by the Arkansas Department of Health. The course is comprised of a series of lectures and 2 hours of hands-on testing.

Backflow Assembly Repair - this is a 24-hour training course designed to provide the student with the fundamentals necessary to troubleshoot and repair the various types of backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures and a minimum of 8-hours of hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.

Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist - this is a 16-hour training course designed for individuals who are involved in administering the Cross-Connection Control Program for their utility. The course is comprised of a series of lectures and performing an actual on-site survey.

Louisiana Backflow Prevention Courses

Water Supply Protection Specialist - this is a 40-hour training course designed for students who are interested in obtaining the WSPS endorsement to their plumbing or horticulture license through the Louisiana State Plumbing Board or a General Backflow Assembly Tester by the Louisiana Department of Health. The course is taught in partnership with the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification - this is an 8-hour training course designed for current Louisiana WSPS and General Backflow Assembly Testers to renew their WSPS (backflow) endorsements or General Tester. The course is taught in partnership with the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Backflow Assembly Repair - this is a 16-hour training course designed to provide the student with the fundamentals necessary to troubleshoot and repair the various types of backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures and a minimum of 8-hours of hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.

Texas Backflow Prevention Courses

If you plan to take a Texas BPAT Licensure Exam following an AETA BPAT Class you Must contact TCEQ and complete an application for the exam and site you wish to take your exam.

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) Certification - this is a 40-hour training course designed to train the student in the fundamentals necessary to field-test the various types of backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures and 12-16 hours of hands-on training.

Backflow Advanced Assembly Repair (BPAT Renewal) - this is a 16-hour training course for individuals currently holding a Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) Certification. The course is comprised of 16 hours of instruction on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of backflow prevention assemblies.

BPAT Practical Skills Refresher Course - this is an 8-hour training course designed to provide the student with the hands-on training necessary to satisfy the current TCEQ regulations for Texas BPAT license renewal.

To register for a Water Supply Protection Specialist class please contact Barbara Hunt with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Department of Continuing Education.

WSPS Contact Information:

Phone: (337) 482-6344

E-mail: [email protected]

Texas BPAT Exam Contact Information:

Phone: (512) 239-6133

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/Exams

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/Exams


2020 Backflow Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Course Fee

January 6-10 Backflow Assembly Tester Camden Sandy $425

January 7 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

February 3-7 Backflow Assembly Tester Little Rock Rowe $425

February 4 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

February 10-14 Backflow Assembly Tester (Texas BPAT) (Arkansas Assembly Tester)

Texarkana Sandy $425

February 11 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification (Arkansas Recertification)


February 17-21 Backflow Assembly Tester Fayetteville Sandy $425

February 18 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

March 3-5 Backflow Advanced Assembly Repair (Texas BPAT Renewal)


March 9-13 Water Supply Protection Specialist Contact: Barbara Hunt [email protected]

PH: (337) 482-6344

Lafayette. LA (Harper)

March 10 WSPS Recertification

March 17-19 Backflow Assembly Repair Little Rock Rowe $325

March 18 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

March 30-April 3 Backflow Assembly Tester Conway Rowe $425

March 31 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Conway Rowe $125

April 7-9 Backflow Assembly Repair Fayetteville Sandy $325

April 8 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

April 20-24 Backflow Assembly Tester Springdale Sandy $425

April 21 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Springdale Sandy $125

April 27 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar (AWW&WEA Conference)

Hot Springs Contact: Joe Austin

[email protected] PH: (870) 273-5468

May 5-7 Backflow Assembly Repair Conway Sandy $325

May 6 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Conway Sandy $125

May 12-14 Backflow Assembly Repair Springdale Sandy $325

May 13 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Springdale Sandy $125

May 19-20 Backflow Assembly Repair Lafayette. LA

(Sandy)

Contact: Barbara Hunt [email protected]

PH: (337) 482-6344

June 1-5 Backflow Assembly Tester Jonesboro Sandy $425

June 2 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $125

June 11 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar Little Rock Contact: Joe Austin

[email protected] (870) 273-5468





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2020 Backflow Training Schedule

Date Course Location Instructor Course Fee

June 15-19 Water Supply Protection Specialist Contact: Barbara Hunt [email protected]

PH: (337) 482-6344

Lafayette. LA (Sandy) June 16 WSPS Recertification

June 22-26 Backflow Assembly Tester Van Buren Sandy $425

June 23 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Van Buren Sandy $125

July 6-10 Backflow Assembly Tester Conway Rowe $425

July 7 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Conway Rowe $125

July 21-23 Backflow Assembly Repair Jonesboro Sandy $325

July 22 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $125

August 11-13 Backflow Assembly Repair Van Buren Sandy $325

August 12 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Van Buren Sandy $125

August 17-21 Backflow Assembly Tester Little Rock Rowe $425

August 18 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

August 25-26 Backflow Assembly Repair Lafayette. LA

(Sandy)


PH: (337) 482-6344

September 10 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar Springdale

Contact: Joe Austin [email protected]

(870) 273-5468

September 14-18 Backflow Assembly Tester Fayetteville Sandy $425

September 15 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

September 22-24 Backflow Assembly Repair Little Rock Rowe $325

September 23 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

October 5-9 Water Supply Protection Specialist Lafayette. LA (Harper)


PH: (337) 482-6344 October 6 WSPS Recertification

October 19-23 Backflow Assembly Tester Camden Sandy $425

October 20 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

October 27-29 Backflow Assembly Repair Fayetteville Sandy $325

October 28 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

November 2-3 Backflow Assembly Repair Lafayette. LA

(Sandy)


PH: (337) 482-6344

November 11-12 Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Fayetteville Sandy $225

November 17-19 Backflow Assembly Repair (Large Series) Camden Rowe $325

November 18 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Rowe $125

December 3 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar Camden

Contact: Joe Austin [email protected]

(870) 273-5468









2020 Backflow Internet Training Schedule

To register for an AETA Backflow Internet class:

1. Go to the AETA Schedule page: www.sautech.edu/aeta/schedule.

2. Select Backflow Division from the drop down menu.

3. Select the Course you wish to enroll in.

4. Click on the Register tab and complete the required information.

5. Click Submit.

6. Internet students must pay a one-time transcript fee of $15 to SAU Tech.

7. Internet students must contact the Instructor to make arrangements to complete the hands-on lab and

written exam portion of the course at the location listed with the class.

If you have questions please contact Letitia Rusch at [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.

Date Course Lab Location Instructor Internet Fee

January 27-31 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Sandy/Rowe $140

March 9-13 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Sandy/Rowe $140

April 13-17 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Springdale Sandy $140

May 26-29 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $140

July 13-17 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $140

August 10-14 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Sandy/Rowe $140

September 8-11 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $140

October 12-16 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $140

November 9-13 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy/Rowe $140

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Solid Waste Division The AETA is pleased to offer our 2020 Solid Waste Training Schedule. Inside this schedule you will find many opportunities for operators, supervisors, and management personnel at solid waste facilities to gain access to the classes needed to obtain and/or maintain your solid waste license.

The AETA offers the Apprentice, Journeyman, Master and 6-hour Update classes on our campus in Camden, at locations statewide, and by Internet delivery. In addition, the AETA offers courses by contract that can be taught at your facility. Please contact the AETA and we will be happy to work with you to meet the training needs of your facility.

New for 2020, the AETA is proud to offer the Environmental Officer and the Environmental Officer Update courses. These courses replace the Illegal Dumps Control Officer courses. Current IDCO’s can convert their credentials to an Environmental Officer by attending the Environmental Officer Update class before May 30, 2020. These courses will be taught in Camden, Fayetteville, Benton, and Jonesboro.

Rickey Cole

Assistant Director Interim Solid Waste Program Coordinator

If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Solid Waste class you must contact DEQ.



Office of Land Recourses Solid Waste Licensing Contact:

Jennifer Merritt Phone: (501) 682-0860 E-Mail: [email protected]

Solid Waste training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:

The Arkansas Energy and Environment, DEQ Land Resources Division (Solid Waste Licensing)

Arkansas Solid Waste Licensing Committee

The Academy offers Solid Waste training on-campus, at locations statewide, and by Internet

delivery. To schedule a class at your facility contact [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.




3. Register and Pay On-line: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-solid-waste/



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Solid Waste Course Descriptions Solid Waste Apprentice (Level A) - this is a 20-hour training course designed to prepare students to carry out the duties of an Apprentice Operator and to pass the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Apprentice (Level A) licensure exam.

Solid Waste Journeyman (Level B) - this is a 20-hour training course designed to prepare Apprentice Level Operators to carry out the duties of a Journeyman Operator and to pass the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Journeyman (Level B) licensure exam.

Solid Waste Master (Level C) - this is a 30-hour training course designed to prepare Journeyman Operators to carry out the duties of a Master Level Operator in a supervisory capacity and to pass the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (Master level C) licensure exam.

Environmental Officer - this is a 24-hour training course designed to train the student in basic environmental crime investigation. This course is designed for solid waste personnel, regulatory inspectors and criminal investigators concerning illegal dumps. This course is required for individuals desiring to be licensed as an Environmental Officer by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

Environmental Officer Update - this is a 8-hour training course designed for licensed Environmental Officers to satisfy ADEQ’s annual continuing education requirement for license renewal.

Solid Waste Update - this is a 6-hour training course designed to satisfy the annual continuing education

requirements for Solid Waste Journeyman (B) and Solid Waste Master (C) license renewal.

Solid Waste Update courses can be tailored to meet the training needs of your facility. You can choose from the following modules. Regulatory Issues are discussed in conjunction with each class.

Protecting Surface Water from Landfill Contamination - this training module discusses point and non-point source runoff, runoff effects on the environment, landfill aspects of water management and pollution controls.

Landfill Gas as an Alternative Energy Source - this training module discusses the generation of methane in landfills, bacterial decomposition, compliance requirements, economics and usages.

The Cycles of Recycling - this training module discusses recycling methods including plastics, paper, glass, vermicomposting and water recycling.

Hazardous Waste Screening - this training module discusses identification of hazardous materials, types of hazardous wastes, placards and labels, landfill implications, waste screening programs and health hazards.

Hazard Communication and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - this training module discusses the OSHA 29 CFR 1910 training requirements which include written program specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labelling, handling and storage and personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements including the new GHS standardized and harmonized format.

Landfill Safety - this training module discusses general safety issues in the solid waste industry including: slips, trips and falls, OSHA general safety issues and conducting safety meetings.

Business and Residential Recycling and Waste Minimization - this training module discusses how public and community support, costs and logistics can affect the solid waste stream.

Regionalization and Solid Waste Management - this training module discusses how pooling solid waste resources and partnerships with private and public sectors can help offset declining landfill capacity.

Managing Green and Special Wastes - this training module discusses the aspects of backyard and community composting and different ways to collect tires, batteries, white goods, electronics, and other special wastes.

Waste Generation, Characterization, Collection, Transfer and Disposal - this training module discusses defining, collecting and disposing of a municipal solid waste stream and the RCRA implications.

Solid Waste Update Course Modules


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2020 Solid Waste Training Schedule

Solid Waste Division

Date Course Location Instructor Fee

January 7 Solid Waste Update Crossett Cole $115

January 8 Solid Waste Update McGehee Cole $115

January 9 Solid Waste Update Pine Bluff Cole $115

January 27 Solid Waste Update Camden Cole $115

January 28-30 Solid Waste Apprentice Camden Cole $150

February 4 Solid Waste Update Hot Springs Sawyer $115

February 4-6 Solid Waste Apprentice Benton Knight $150

February 5 Solid Waste Update Hot Springs Sawyer $115

February 10 Solid Waste Update Benton Knight $115

February 10-12 Environmental Officer Camden Cole $400

February 11 Environmental Officer Update Camden Cole $125

February 25 Solid Waste Update Nashville Cole $115

February 26 Solid Waste Update Nashville Cole $115

February 25-27 Solid Waste Apprentice Fayetteville Spangler $150

February 26-27 Solid Waste Update (Night Class) Malvern Sawyer $115

March 3-5 Solid Waste Journeyman Jonesboro Sparks $175

March 10-12 Solid Waste Journeyman Benton Knight $175

March 17-19 Solid Waste Journeyman Camden Nutt $175

March 24-26 Solid Waste Journeyman Fayetteville Spangler $175

March 31-April 2 Environmental Officer Fayetteville Knight $400

April 1 Environmental Officer Update Fayetteville Knight $125

April 7 Solid Waste Update Morrilton Cole $115

April 8 Solid Waste Update Morrilton Cole $115

April 14-16 Solid Waste Apprentice Jonesboro Sparks $150

April 21 Solid Waste Update Fayetteville Winn $115

April 22 Solid Waste Update Harrison Lord $115

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2020 Solid Waste Training Schedule



April 23 Solid Waste Update Clarksville Spangler $115

April 27-30 Solid Waste Master Benton Knight $200

May 5 Solid Waste Update Jonesboro Sparks $115

May 6 Solid Waste Update Benton Knight $115

May 7 Solid Waste Update Camden Cole $115

May 12 Solid Waste Update Fayetteville Spangler $115

July 6-9 Solid Waste Master Fayetteville Spangler $200

July 16 Solid Waste Update Camden Cole $115

July 20-23 Solid Waste Master Camden Cole $200

August 4-6 Environmental Officer Benton Knight $400

August 5 Environmental Officer Update Benton Knight $125

August 11-13 Solid Waste Apprentice Maumelle Cole $150

August 18 Solid Waste Update Luxora Choals $115

August 19 Solid Waste Update Luxora Choals $115

September 8-10 Solid Waste Apprentice Camden Cole $150

September 15-17 Solid Waste Apprentice Jonesboro Sparks $150

October 5-7 Solid Waste Journeyman Maumelle Cole $175

October 14 Solid Waste Update Camden Cole $115

October 20 Solid Waste Update Fort Smith Spangler $115

October 21 Solid Waste Update Fort Smith Spangler $115

October 27-29 Environmental Officer Jonesboro Knight $400

October 28 Environmental Officer Update Jonesboro Knight $125

November 2-5 Solid Waste Master Jonesboro Sparks $200

December 1 Solid Waste Update Batesville Cole $115

December 2 Solid Waste Update Batesville Cole $115

December 2 Solid Waste Update Jonesboro Sparks $115

December 3 Solid Waste Update Jonesboro Sparks $115

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2020 Solid Waste Internet Training Schedule Date Course Instructor Internet Fee

January 6-26 Solid Waste Master Cole $230

January 13-26 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

February 3-23 Solid Waste Apprentice Cole $180

February 10-23 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

March 2-22 Solid Waste Journeyman Cole $205

March 9-22 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

April 6-26 Solid Waste Master Cole $230

April 13-26 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

April 27 - May 10 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

July 6-26 Solid Waste Apprentice Cole $180

July 13-26 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

August 3-23 Solid Waste Journeyman Cole $205

August 10-23 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

September 7-27 Solid Waste Master Cole $230

September 14-27 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

October 5-25 Solid Waste Apprentice Cole $180

October 12-25 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

November 2-15 Solid Waste Update Cole $130

November 30-December 13 Solid Waste Journeyman Cole $205

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Environmental Health & Safety


I’m Rickey Cole, the EHS Program Coordinator for AETA. Enclosed please find this year’s EHS training schedule. New for this year is a training course in traffic safety. This is a course developed upon request and would be applicable to municipal and industrial workers who work near roadways to develop a knowledge of traffic safety and roadway hazards We continue to be a Host Training Organization for Texas A & M Extension Service (TEEX) which allows us to offer OSHA authorized classes throughout the state. Our EHS classes are designed for municipalities and general industry and include specialized training for hazardous material workers, shippers, TSD facility employees and Haz-Mat responders.

The Academy’s EHS staff is authorized to provide training by OSHA, US DOT, the Hazardous Materials Training Research Institute (HMTRI), the Partnership for Environmental Technology in Education (PETE) and the Community and College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST).

We continue to offer our EHS classes in Camden and at locations statewide. If you have a specific training need, we can help develop the appropriate training and can travel to your facility to conduct any of our classes. Thank you for your past and continued support for our program. I look forward to hearing from you.

Rickey Cole

EHS Program Coordinator

EHS training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited, authorized or approved by:

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ Hazardous Waste, Air Divisions

The Academy offers EHS training on-campus, at locations statewide, and by Internet delivery.



Class Registration 1. Register by Phone: (870) 574-4550 or (870) 574-4589


3. Register and Pay On-line: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-ehs/


If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following an EHS class you must contact DEQ.



DEQ Air Quality Asbestos Licensing Contact:

Courtney Darrow Phone: (501) 682-0736 E-Mail: [email protected]

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EHS Course Descriptions Asbestos Worker - this is a 32-hour course designed to provide training for asbestos workers to obtain an Arkansas Asbestos Worker license from ADEQ. Topics include asbestos health effects, PPE, work site preparation, cleanup and disposal and include hands–on activities.

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor - this is a 40-hour course designed to provide training for contractors and supervisors to obtain an Arkansas Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor license from ADEQ. Topics include health effects, PPE, work site preparation, cleanup, disposal, recordkeeping, legalities and includes hands-on activities.

Asbestos Refresher - this is an 8-hour course designed to meet the asbestos worker and supervisor annual refresher training requirements to maintain an Arkansas asbestos license.

Chlorine Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed to train individuals on the various uses of chlorine, its physical characteristics (dry, liquid and gas), properties, hazards of exposure, routes of entry into the body, and handling and storing compressed-gas cylinders safely. Individuals will be trained to properly choose and don appropriate PPE, detect leaks, and select and use appropriate A & B Chlorine Kits.

Confined Space Entry - this is a 16-hour course covering attendant duties, air monitoring requirements, PPE, entry procedures, hazard recognition, communication procedures and safe work practices as required in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA.

DOT Hazardous Material Transportation - this is a 16-hour course designed for workers that ship hazardous materials. Topics include general awareness, recognition and identification of hazardous materials, placarding and labeling, safety training, emergency response information and security awareness training as specified in DOT 49 CFR Subchapter C.

HAZWOPER (40-hour) - this is a 40-hour course designed for persons who may be exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Topics include hazard and risk assessment, PPE selection and use, control, containment and confinement operations, air monitoring, medical surveillance, terminology, decontamination procedures, incident command, DOT regulations, emergency response plans, and work termination.

HAZWOPER (24-hour) - this is a 24-hour course designed for persons with specific limited tasks who are unlikely to be exposed to hazardous substances over permissible limits as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Topics include hazard recognition, site safety and health plans, hazard communication, and PPE selection and use.

HAZWOPER Refresher - this is an 8-hour course designed to meet the annual refresher training requirements for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for persons working with hazardous materials.

International Aviation Transport Association (IATA) - this is a 6-hour course designed for persons shipping dangerous goods via air transportation. Topics include dangerous goods shipping regulations and descriptions, labeling, marking and placarding and air bill requirements contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Previous training in DOT 49 CFR Subchapter C is strongly encouraged as a prerequisite for this course.

OSHA General Industry (10-hour) - this is a 10-hour course designed for entry level employees, this course is a combination of mandatory safety topics, optional topics and topics that can be specific to your industry. Students receive an OSHA Training card and course certificate upon completion.

OSHA General Industry (30-hour) - this is a 30-hour course designed for workers with some safety responsibilities, this course is a combination of mandatory safety topics, optional topics and topics that can be specific to your industry. Students receive an OSHA Training card and course certificate upon completion.

OSHA Construction Industry (10-hour) - this is a 10-hour course designed for entry level employees, and is a combination of mandatory safety topics, optional topics and topics that can be specific to construction. Students receive an OSHA Training card and course certificate upon completion.

OSHA Construction Industry (30-hour) - this is a 30-hour course designed for workers with some safety responsibilities, and is a combination of mandatory safety topics, optional topics and topics that can be specific to construction. Students receive an OSHA Training card and course certificate upon completion.

Traffic Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed for workers working near highways to recognize traffic hazards. Topics include detours, driving and traffic hazards, road conditions, safety equipment and signage and physical hazards.

Trenching Safety - this is an 8-hour course designed for workers to recognize hazards and work safely in trenching operations. Topics include trenching hazards, confined space issues, sloping, shoring and shielding, soil types, water and atmospheric hazards.

Water/Wastewater Operator Safety – this is an 8-hour course designed for operators to recognize safety hazards in their workplace. Topics include slips, trips and fall safety, health and physical hazards of workplace chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, lock-out tag-out of energized systems, and job hazard analysis.

2020 EHS Training Schedule



February 4-6 DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course Camden Cole/Neal No Fee

February 17-21 Hazwoper 40-Hour Camden Cole $495

March 9-13 Asbestos Supervisor Camden Cole $400

March 31-April 2 DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course Maumelle Cole/Neal No Fee

April 7 Chlorine Safety Camden Staff $50

May 4 Water/Wastewater Operator Safety Maumelle Cole $50


May 12-14 DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course Blytheville Cole/Neal No Fee

May 18-22 Hazwoper 40-Hour Maumelle Cole $495

June 9-11 DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course Camden Cole/Neal No Fee


June 18 Chlorine Safety Camden Staff $50

June 29-July 2 Asbestos Worker Camden Cole $300

July 7-9 DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course Memphis, TN Cole/Neal No Fee

July 7 Hazwoper Refresher Hot Springs Ellis $125

August 3-4 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Camden Cole $150

August 24-27 OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Maumelle Cole $295

August 31- September 1 OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Camden Cole $150

September 3 Chlorine Safety Lowell Staff $50

September 15-17 DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course Maumelle Cole/Neal No Fee

October 15 Hazwoper Refresher Camden Cole $125

November 16-20 Hazwoper 40-Hour Camden Cole $495

December 7 Hazwoper Refresher Camden Cole $125

December 8 Asbestos Worker Refresher Camden Cole $125

December 9 Asbestos Supervisor Refresher Camden Cole $125

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DOT Trainer Course

DOT Hazardous Materials Trainer Course The AETA, in association with the National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) and the National Environmental Safety and Health Training Association (NESHTA) will provide a nationally recognized DOT Hazardous Material Transportation Trainer course. PETE received a grant from the Department of Transportation-Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to offer to training workshops for DOT Haz-Mat Transportation Regulations for Business and Industry Haz-Mat Workers.

This course is designed for Trainers responsible for delivering DOT Haz-Mat training In accordance with 49 CFR § 172.704 (HMR). This 3-day training event will include the following:

DOT Hazardous Material Transportation - this portion of the course is designed for workers that ship hazardous materials. Topics include general awareness, recognition and identification of hazardous materials, placarding and labeling, safety training, emergency response information and security awareness training as specified in DOT 49 CFR Subchapter C.

International Aviation Transport Association (IATA) - this portion of the course is designed for workers shipping dangerous goods via air transportation. Topics include dangerous goods shipping regulations and descriptions, labeling, marking and placarding and air bill requirements contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Designing and Delivering Effective Training - this portion of the course is designed for Trainers who are responsible for delivering technical or regulatory training. Topics include conducting training needs analysis, task analysis, training plans, guidelines for training adults, learning styles, instructional strategies, instructional media, delivery techniques, testing techniques, and documentation of training.

There is no cost to attend this course.

How to Register: Contact Letitia Rusch at the AETA at [email protected] or (870) 574-4550.

Seating is limited and filled on a first come first served basis!

The National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. PETE helps facilitate partnerships with educational institutions, industry, and government. Serving the 50 states, Tribal Nations, U.S. territories, and insular areas, the PETE network includes more than 400 community, tribal, and technical colleges, representing one-third of America’s two year institutions. Business, industry, and governmental agency partnerships are integral to this network.

NESHTA’s mission is to promote, support and advance the competency of training by its members through personal skills training, professional certification, the application of standards, and continuing education. NESHTA advocates competent training as a cost-effective tool for achieving regulatory compliance, productivity, and the protection of public health, workers, and our physical environment. NESHTA is the only network dedicated to EH&S training professionals and educators in academia, government, manufacturing, consulting and the military services.

Course dates and locations:

February 4-6 Camden, Arkansas

March 31-April 2 Maumelle, Arkansas

May 12-14 Blytheville, Arkansas

June 9-11 Camden, Arkansas

July 7-9 Memphis, Tennessee

September 15-17 Maumelle, Arkansas


2020 OSHA Training Schedule

On-Site EHS and OSHA Training Available!

Classes can be tailored to meet the training needs of your facility!

Page 28 contains a course listing and description of additional classes we offer!

For more information on AETA or TEEX Health & Safety training contact Rickey Cole:

Phone: (870) 574-4550 E-Mail: [email protected]

TEEX OSHA Class Registration

To register for a TEEX OSHA class select one of the following methods. If you have questions please contact

Rickey Cole at [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.

1. Register by Phone: (800) 723-3811

2. Register by E-mail: [email protected]

3. Register by Internet: http://www.sautech.edu/aeta/osha-training/index.html


February 24-27 OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry Camden Cole $650

May 26-29 OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry Camden Cole $650

June 1-4 OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry Camden Cole $725

August 18-21 OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry Camden Cole $650

September 28-October 1 OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry Camden Cole $650

November 2-5 OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry Camden Cole $725

30 AETA TTT Workshop

Train-The-Trainer

Workshop

July 28-29, 2020 The annual AETA Train-The-Trainer Workshop is staff development for current and potential Adjunct (part-time) Trainers. During the workshop trainers are exposed to various teaching styles & methodologies, update employment records, and network with fellow trainers.

You Must be Pre-Approved to attend

AETA will pay for meals and lodging

Attendees receive AETA Trainer credentials

*** TRAINERS WANTED ***

The AETA is looking for Trainers statewide for our Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and EHS divisions.

Interested individuals should contact the Program Coordinator for the division you wish to teach for minimum qualifications

Pay rate is very competitive!

To pre-register, contact Letitia Rusch by phone at (870) 574-4550 or e-mail at [email protected].


ASSOCIATE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (A.P.S.)

Environmental Management Degree This course of study is designed to prepare the graduate for employment at the management level position for wastewater, water, or solid waste disposal at municipal facilities and/or environmental management positions at industrial facilities.

All classes are available on-line.

Receive college credit for training and state licensure…

Southern Arkansas University Tech will award college credit for professional training, certifications and state licensure.

Credit Hours

Focus Area Requirements (27 Hours) Hours

ES 1003 Wastewater I 3

ES 1013 Environmental Safety 3

ES 1553 Environmental Management I 3

ES 2003 Wastewater II 3

ES 2103 Water Treatment Technology I 3

ES 2113 Water Treatment Technology II 3

ES 2203 Solid Waste Management 3

ES 2123 Environmental Management II 3

ES 2303 Industrial Treatment Technology 3

General Education Requirements (33 Hours) Hours

ENGL 1113 Composition I 3

ENGL 1123 Composition II or 3

CO 2213 Technical Writing 3

MIS 1003 Introduction to Computers 3

BA 2023 Introduction to Management 3

SPCH 1113 Principles of Speech 3

Math 1003 Technical Math 3

BSCI 1013 Biological Science and 3

BSCI 1011 Biological Science Lab 1

PHSC 2023 Physical Sciences and 3

PHSC 2021 Physical Sciences Lab 1

PHYS 2003 General Physics and 3

PHYS 2001 General Physics Lab 1

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 Social Science Elective 3

Total Requirements 60

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Workforce Training

SAU Tech‘s Workforce Training Department provides specialized, customized training courses for business and industries on-campus and at facilities statewide.

General and customized training can meet a company’s unique needs at a cost that is fair and reasonable. The SAU Tech Workforce staff is available to provide free initial consultation upon request to determine need, scope, and location of training services.

Funding Assistance is available for some training services through the Office of Workforce Services training grants.

A partial listing of available courses is provided below:

SAU Tech Workforce Department Contacts:

Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to schedule training for your facility! If there are additional training classes your facility needs contact us and we will develop customized training for your facility.

Technician/Operator Training

Advanced Manufacturing Essential Skills

Level 1 Radiography

Level 2 Radiography

Level 3 Radiography

Powered Industrial Truck (Initial)

Powered Industrial Truck (Recertification)

Pallet Jack

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Basic Blueprint Training

Crane Training

Crane Rigging

Basic Welding

Hydraulics Training

Basic Inspection Training

Management & Organizational Skills Classes

Conflict Management

Leadership & Motivational Skills

Leadership & Supervision

Everything Discs

Dale Carnegie Training

Office Training

Basic Excel

Advance Excel

Outlook

Access

Health and Safety Training

Hazard Communications

Hazard Assessment

Hazwoper (24-Hour)

Hazwoper (40-Hour)

Hazwoper Refresher (8-Hour)

OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation

Process Safety Management

Incident Command Training

Bryant Redford

Workforce/AETA Instructor

E:Mail: [email protected]

Phone: (870) 574-4593

Karmen House

Program Coordinator

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: (870) 574-4769


AETA Staff AETA Administrative Staff

Randy Harper REM Director (870) 574-4550 [email protected]

Rickey Cole Assistant Director (870) 574-4532 [email protected]

Letitia Rusch Administrative Specialist III (870) 574-4550 [email protected]

Mitzy Bynum Administrative Specialist II (870) 574-4589 [email protected]

AETA Program Coordinators

Rickey Cole EHS / OSHA (870) 574-4532 [email protected]

Kenny Harvey Wastewater (870) 574-4562 [email protected]

Staff Solid Waste (870) 574-4550 [email protected]

Jeremy Rowe Water (870) 574-4540 [email protected]

Kevin Sandy Backflow Prevention (870) 574-4552 [email protected]

AETA Trainers

Larry Bradshaw Water (903) 798-3880 [email protected]

Bob Carter EHS/Wastewater (870) 819-3031 [email protected]

Steve Choals Solid Waste (870) 622-5070 [email protected]

Preston Cowan Wastewater (479) 831-9006 [email protected]

Bryant Redford EHS/Workforce (870) 574-4593 [email protected]

Randy Easley Water, Wastewater (479) 719-7479 [email protected]

Trice Ellis III EHS/Wastewater (501) 463-1260 [email protected]

John Hancock Wastewater (918) 960-1483 [email protected]

Shane Knight Solid Waste (501) 317-0276 [email protected]

Bill Lord Solid Waste (870) 446-2754 [email protected]

Kevin Love EHS/Water/Wastewater (870) 278-4218 [email protected]

Tiffany Mallard Water/Wastewater (479) 461-9796 [email protected]

Lance McAvoy Water/Wastewater (479) 719-3589 [email protected]

Christy McCarroll EHS (870) 397-6262 [email protected]

Paul McKinney Wastewater (501) 617-2943 [email protected]

Steve Neal EHS/DOT (501) 804-4030 [email protected]

Mike Ross Wastewater (479) 236-0197 [email protected]

Billy Sawyer Solid Waste (501) 623-8243 [email protected]

Alan Spangler Solid Waste (479) 221-7168 [email protected]

Angela Sparks Solid Waste (870) 316-4730 [email protected]

Brad Stewart Wastewater (479) 462-9807 [email protected]

Sharon Sweeney Water (501) 210-4914 [email protected]

William Winn Wastewater/Solid Waste (479) 530-1657 [email protected]

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Arkansas Environmental Training Academy

Phone Number: (870) 574-4550 or (870) 574-4589

Website: www.sautech.edu/aeta/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SAUTAETA

LinkedIn: Search Arkansas Environmental Training Academy

Physical Address Mailing Address Shipping Address 6287 Spellman Road PO Box 3499 6415 Spellman Road Camden, Arkansas 71701 Camden, Arkansas 71711 Camden, Arkansas 71701

Office Hours: Summer Hours: (May 11, 2020 - August 7, 2020)

Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm

Friday 7:00am - 11:00am Friday Closed

AETA Contact Information

Student Transcript Request: to request an AETA Student Transcript, please contact Letitia Rusch [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.

Certificate Request: to inquire about the status of an AETA Certificate or to request a replacement Certificate, please contact Mitzy Bynum [email protected] or call (870) 574-4589.

Invoices: if you have questions about an AETA Invoice please contact Letitia Rusch [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.

On-Line Payment Options: the AETA is now accepting online registration and payments. Contact Letitia Rusch [email protected], call (870) 574-4550, or check out our website for details.

AETA Staff

Train-The-Trainer Workshop Ft. Smith, Arkansas

August 6-7, 2019

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