into the field. 2021 schedule

Transferring knowledge from the Classroom...

2021 SCHEDULE

…into the Field.

The Environmental Training Center of Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University Tech

www.sautech.edu/aeta

Welcome to the 2021 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.

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!!!

The AETA staff is working hard to ensure the safety of all of our students during the COVID-19 pandemic by following the local, state, and federal guidelines. We have created multiple Zoom Rooms on our main campus to provide students with access to real-time Instructor lead training without leaving your facility.

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 and stay safe!

Randy J. Harper REM

Director, Arkansas Environmental Training Academy Director of Workforce Training

Southern Arkansas University Tech

From the Academy Director...

1 2021 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 Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Operator Licensing Program.

Solid Waste - AETA Solid Waste training is tied directly to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality 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...

AETA Response to Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the AETA has worked hard to keep our staff and students safe

while still meeting the training needs of the state. We are taking all of the necessary precautions as

outlined by our local, state and federal officials. All staff and students are required to wear a mask or

face covering when they can not meet social distancing guidelines and we are doing additional

cleaning and disinfecting at our training locations.

Any Student who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who is systematic (experiencing symptoms)

should not attend class unless they have been symptom free for at least 14 days.

Any Staff or Student who is tested for COVID-19 and is asystematic (shows no symptoms) should

not attend unless it has been at least 10 days since their last screening.

AETA Offers Classes by ZOOM

At the time of publication of this Schedule, many of our off-campus locations remain closed. However, all classes needed for state licensure and renewals are available! The AETA is teaching at a limited number of locations in the state, on our campus, by Internet, and we have developed multiple Zoom Training Rooms to allow students statewide access to training during the pandemic and beyond!

Classes that do not have a hands-on component that originate from Camden will be available by Zoom. Students will have access to live Instructor lead training.

Requirements to take classes by Zoom include a computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable Internet connection.

Classes that do not have a registration fee will be available by Zoom at no charge. There will be no additional fees for classes that have registration fees taken by Zoom!!!

For further information or to register for a class please contact the AETA at (870) 574-4550 or go to our webpage http://www.sautech.edu/aeta/.


AETA Advisory Board News The AETA wishes to thank Mr. Michael Grappe’ for serving on the AETA Advisory Board. Mr. Grappe’ completed his 6-year term on June 30, 2020, where he served as Board Chair for 2019-2020.

Mr. Grappe', was presented a plaque of appreciation by SAU Tech Chancellor Dr. Jason Morrison, AETA Director Randy Harper and Board Chair Duane Knaak.

AETA Welcomes New Board Member The AETA Advisory Board welcomes new member David Vondran to the Board. David is employed by the City of Benton, Arkansas where he serves as the General Manager of Benton Utilities. David was appointed to a five year term by SAU Tech Chancellor, Dr. Jason Morrison effective July 1, 2020.

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

Duane Knaak Aerojet Rocketdyne 1 (Chair) 6/30/2021

Trena Adair Harbor Environmental 2 6/30/2022

Tim Nyander City of Fayetteville 3 6/30/2023

Shane Knight Southeast Arkansas Regional 4 6/30/2024 SWMD

David Vondran Benton Utilities 5 6/30/2025

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

Vacant 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 2020-2021. 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

2021 AETA Training Schedule

Hello, my name is Jeremy Rowe. I am the Water Program Coordinator for the AETA and am pleased to offer the following Water Training Schedule for 2021. For the first half of the year, due to COVID-19 and the uncertain availability of training facilities, Mandatory Courses for Water Operator Licensing will be held in Camden and offered through Zoom, as well as in-person. Hoping for the best, we will resume statewide training, July through December.

Many operators have taken advantage of our live Zoom classes with positive responses. We will also continue to offer all Mandatory Courses, quarterly, through our self-paced online classes. Both Zoom and Internet courses may be taken from anywhere one has an internet connection.

I look forward to seeing you out in the state (hopefully) 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, Zoom, and by Internet delivery.

To schedule training at your facility contact Jeremy Rowe [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 by Internet: 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 2021:

March 4 June 3 September 2 December 2

Rogers Rogers Rogers Rogers

Mountain Home Mountain Home

June 4 December 3

March 5 Fayetteville September 3 Fayetteville

Fayetteville Lonoke Fayetteville Lonoke

Lonoke Nashville Lonoke Nashville

March 12 June 11 September 10 December 10

Camden Camden Camden Camden

Clarksville Clarksville Clarksville Clarksville

Jonesboro Jonesboro Jonesboro Jonesboro

Please confirm ALL Water Operator License Exam dates with the ADH.

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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


2021 Water Training Schedule

Date Course Location

(In-Person) Available by Zoom

Instructor

January 19-21 Basic Water Distribution Camden YES Rowe

January 26 Basic Water Math Camden YES Rowe

January 27 Applied Water Math Camden YES Rowe

January 28 PWS Compliance Camden YES ADH

February 8-10 Basic Water Treatment Camden YES Rowe

February 16-18 Intermediate Water Distribution Camden YES Rowe

February 23-25 Intermediate Water Treatment Camden YES Rowe

March 2-4 Advanced Water Distribution Camden YES Rowe

March 9-11 Advanced Water Treatment Camden YES Rowe

March 23 Basic Water Math Camden YES Rowe

March 24 Applied Water Math Camden YES Rowe

March 25 PWS Compliance Camden YES ADH

April 6-8 Basic Water Distribution Camden YES Sandy

April 27-29 Basic Water Treatment Camden YES Rowe

May 3 Basic Water Math (AWW&WEA Conference) Hot Springs No Rowe

May 4 Applied Water Math (AWW&WEA Conference) Hot Springs No Rowe

May 18-20 Intermediate Water Distribution Camden YES Rowe

May 24-26 Intermediate Water Treatment Camden YES Rowe

June 1-3 Advanced Water Distribution Camden YES Rowe

June 8-10 Advanced Water Treatment Camden YES Rowe

June 9 Water/Wastewater Management Centerton No Sandy

June 22 Basic Water Math Camden YES Rowe

June 23 Applied Water Math Camden YES Rowe

June 24 PWS Compliance Camden YES ADH

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2021 Water Training Schedule



Instructor

July 20-22 Basic Water Distribution Centerton No Sandy

July 27-29 Basic Water Treatment Maumelle No Rowe

August 17-19 Intermediate Water Treatment North Little Rock No Rowe

August 24 Basic Water Math Centerton No Mallard

August 25 PWS Compliance Centerton No ADH

August 26 Applied Water Math Centerton No Mallard

September 7-9 Advanced Water Treatment Greers Ferry No Rowe

September 14 Basic Water Math Camden YES Rowe

September 15 Applied Water Math Camden YES Rowe

September 16 PWS Compliance Camden YES ADH

September 28-30 Advanced Water Distribution Centerton No Sandy

October 5-7 Basic Water Distribution Little Rock No Rowe

October 12-14 Basic Water Treatment Springdale No Mallard

October 19 Basic Water Math Jonesboro No Rowe

October 20 Applied Water Math Jonesboro No Rowe

October 21 PWS Compliance Jonesboro No ADH

October 26 Basic Water Math Little Rock No Rowe

October 27 Applied Water Math Little Rock No Rowe

October 28 PWS Compliance Little Rock No ADH

November 2-4 Intermediate Water Treatment Lowell No Rowe

November 9-11 Intermediate Water Distribution North Little Rock No Rowe

November 16-18 Intermediate Water Distribution Jonesboro No Sandy

November 30 - December 2 Advanced Water Treatment Little Rock No Rowe

December 7-9 Advanced Water Distribution Little Rock No Rowe


2021 Water Internet Training Schedule

Date Course Instructor Internet

Fee

January 11-31 Basic Water Treatment Rowe $125

January 11-31 Basic Water Distribution Rowe $125

February 1-28 Intermediate Water Treatment Rowe $125

February 1-28 Intermediate Water Distribution Rowe $125

March 1-28 Advanced Water Treatment Rowe $125

March 1-28 Advanced Water Distribution Rowe $125

April 5-18 Basic Water Math Rowe $90

April 19-25 Applied Water Math Rowe $90

May 3-30 Basic Water Treatment Rowe $125

May 3-30 Basic Water Distribution Rowe $125

June 7-27 Intermediate Water Treatment Rowe $125

June 7-27 Intermediate Water Distribution Rowe $125

July 5-25 Advanced Water Treatment Rowe $125

July 5-25 Advanced Water Distribution Rowe $125

August 2-15 Basic Water Math Rowe $90

August 16-29 Applied Water Math Rowe $90

September 6-26 Basic Water Treatment Rowe $125

September 6-26 Basic Water Distribution Rowe $125

October 4-24 Intermediate Water Treatment Rowe $125

October 4-24 Intermediate Water Distribution Rowe $125

November 1-14 Basic Water Math Rowe $90

November 1-28 Advanced Water Treatment Rowe $125

November 1-28 Advanced Water Distribution Rowe $125

November 15-28 Applied Water Math Rowe $90

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Wastewater Division The AETA is proud to present the 2021 Wastewater Training Schedule. This Schedule has a different look than it has in years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With class locations closed to outside visitors in many of our off-campus locations, and class sizes being drastically reduced due to social distancing guidelines, we are having to adjust the way we do training. We will continue to teach in-person, by Internet, and now, by Zoom! Students attending by Zoom will receive real time, Instructor lead training. All you need is an internet connection and a computer with a video camera and microphone.

We have set up a Wastewater Zoom Classroom on our campus. So, every wastewater class that originates from Camden will also be available by Zoom. There will be no cost for municipal wastewater classes offered by Zoom. The fees for Industrial classes offered by Zoom will be the normal fee.

We hope to start offering classes at some of our facilities as we progress through the year.

We hope to see you in class in 2021!

Randy Harper

Director, Arkansas Environmental Training Academy

AETA Class Registration

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


3. Register by Internet: 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, Zoom, and by Internet

delivery.

To schedule a class at your facility contact Randy Harper [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 Regulation 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 Regulation 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 Regulation 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, and administrative procedures, 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 Operator Safety

Stabilization Ponds

Traffic Control

Trenching Safety


2021 Wastewater Training Schedule



Instructor Course

Fee

January 19-20 Basic Industrial Wastewater Osceola No Carter $150

January 26-28 Class I Wastewater Camden YES Harper No Fee

February 2-4 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Osceola No Carter $250

February 8-10 Class IV Wastewater Camden YES Harper No fee

February 11 Advanced Wastewater Math Camden YES Rowe No Fee

February 16-18 Class I Wastewater Springdale No Stewart No Fee

February 22-25 Class II Wastewater Camden YES Harper No Fee

March 16-17 Basic Industrial Wastewater Springdale No Winn $150

March 23-25 Class I Wastewater Maumelle No Easley No Fee

March 29 - April 2 Class III Wastewater Camden YES Harper No Fee

April 5-8 Class II Wastewater Springdale No Stewart No Fee

April 6-7 Basic Industrial Wastewater Blytheville No Love $150

May 3-5 Class I Wastewater (AWW&WEA Conference)

Hot Springs YES McKinney No Fee

May 11-13 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Springdale No Winn $250

May 18-20 Class I Wastewater Jonesboro No Harper No Fee

May 24-26 Class IV Wastewater Maumelle No Harper No fee

May 27 Advanced Wastewater Math Maumelle No Rowe No fee

June 1-2 Basic Industrial Wastewater Camden YES Harper $150

June 9 Water/Wastewater Management Centerton No Sandy No Fee

June 21-24 Class III Wastewater Springdale No Stewart No Fee

June 28 - July 1 Class II Wastewater Maumelle No Harper No Fee


2021 Wastewater Training Schedule



Instructor Course

Fee

July 6-7 Basic Industrial Wastewater Hot Springs No Ellis $150

July 20-22 Class I Wastewater Springdale No Stewart No Fee

July 26-29 Class II Wastewater Jonesboro No Harper No Fee

August 9-11 Class IV Wastewater Fayetteville No Ross No Fee

August 12 Advanced Wastewater Math Fayetteville No Ross No Fee

August 23-27 Class III Wastewater Maumelle No Easley No Fee

August 31-September 2 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Camden YES Harper $250

September 14-15 Basic Industrial Wastewater Maumelle No Harper $150

September 20-23 Class II Wastewater Springdale No Stewart No fee

September 28-30 Class I Wastewater Russellville No Harper No fee

October 19-21 Class I Wastewater Maumelle No Harper No Fee

October 25-28 Class II Wastewater Camden YES Harper No Fee

November 2-4 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Maumelle No Harper $250

November 9-11 Class IV Wastewater Camden YES Harper No Fee

November 12 Advanced Wastewater Math Camden YES Rowe No Fee

November 15-18 Class III Wastewater Fayetteville No Ross No Fee

November 29-December 2 Class II Wastewater Camden YES Harper No Fee

December 7-8 Basic Industrial Wastewater Camden YES Harper $150

2021 Wastewater Internet Training Schedule


Date Course Instructor Internet

Fee

January 11-31 Class I Wastewater Harper $125

January 11-31 Class II Wastewater Harper $150

January 11-31 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harper $165

February 1-28 Class III Wastewater Harper $175

February 1-28 Class IV Wastewater Harper $180

February 1-28 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harper $280

March 1-28 Class I Wastewater Harper $125

March 1-28 Class II Wastewater Harper $150

March 1-28 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harper $165

April 5-25 Class III Wastewater Harper $175

April 5-25 Class IV Wastewater Harper $180

April 5-25 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harper $280

May 3-30 Class I Wastewater Harper $125

May 3-30 Class II Wastewater Harper $150

May 3-30 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harper $165

June 7-27 Class III Wastewater Harper $175

June 7-27 Class IV Wastewater Harper $180

June 7-27 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harper $280

July 5-25 Class I Wastewater Harper $125

July 5-25 Class II Wastewater Harper $150

July 5-25 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harper $165

August 2-29 Class III Wastewater Harper $175

August 2-29 Class IV Wastewater Harper $180

August 2-29 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harper $280

September 6-26 Class I Wastewater Harper $125

September 6-26 Class II Wastewater Harper $150

September 6-26 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harper $165

October 4-24 Class III Wastewater Harper $175

October 4-24 Class IV Wastewater Harper $180

October 4-24 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harper $280

November 1-28 Class I Wastewater Harper $125

November 1-28 Class II Wastewater Harper $150

November 1-28 Basic Industrial Wastewater Harper $165

November 1-28 Advanced Industrial Wastewater Harper $280


Backflow Prevention Division

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


3. Register by Internet: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-backflow/

The Academy will send an invoice for the class after Registration is complete.

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.

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


Hello, I’m Kevin Sandy, Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator for the AETA. It is my pleasure to present the 2021 Backflow Prevention Training Schedule. Backflow prevention is an essential part of protecting water systems from pollution and contamination. This year we will offer additional Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification classes to provide training on expanded backflow topics. The classes we offer provide credentials for obtaining Backflow Assembly Tester and Repair certifications and licenses. In addition, the AETA provides training for running 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. Your support continues to be important in promoting public health through safe drinking water. I look forward to working with you throughout the year.

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]

William Sims Phone: (501) 661-2648 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.

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.

Texas BPAT Exam Contact Information:

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

Phone: (512) 239-6133

Email: [email protected]

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 Barbra Hunt with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Department of Continuing Education.

Contact Information:

Phone: (337) 482-6344

E-mail: [email protected]

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

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


2021 Backflow Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Course Fee

January 14 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

January 18-22 Backflow Assembly Tester Camden Sandy $450

January 28 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

February 1-5 Texas Backflow Assembly Tester (BPAT) Camden Sandy $450

February 15 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

February 16-18 Backflow Assembly Repair Camden Sandy $350

March 2-4 Advanced Backflow Assembly Repair (Texas BPAT Renewal)

Camden Sandy $350

March 8-12 Water Supply Protection Specialist

Lafayette (Harper)

Contact: Barbara Hunt [email protected]

PH: (337) 482-6344 March 9 WSPS Recertification

March 15-19 Backflow Assembly Tester Little Rock Rowe $450

March 22 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

April 5 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

April 6-8 Backflow Assembly Repair Little Rock Rowe $350

April 15 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

April 19-23 Backflow Assembly Tester Fayetteville Sandy $450

May 3 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar (AWW&WEA Conference)

Hot Springs Contact: Ryan Bean

[email protected] PH: (903) 271-0798

May 10 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

May 11-13 Backflow Assembly Repair Fayetteville Sandy $350

May 18-19 Backflow Assembly Repair Lafayette (Sandy)


PH: (337) 482-6344

May 21 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Centerton Sandy $125

May 24-28 Backflow Assembly Tester Centerton Sandy $450

June 10 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar Little Rock Contact: Ryan Bean


June 14-18 Water Supply Protection Specialist

Lafayette (Sandy)


PH: (337) 482-6344 June 15 WSPS Recertification

June 21-25 Backflow Assembly Tester Springdale Sandy $450

June 22 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Springdale Sandy $125

June 28 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Centerton Sandy $125

June 29- July 1 Backflow Assembly Repair Centerton Sandy $350

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2021 Backflow Training Schedule Date Course Location Instructor Course Fee

July 15 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Conway Rowe $125

July 19-23 Backflow Assembly Tester Conway Rowe $450

July 26-30 Backflow Assembly Tester Jonesboro Sandy $450

July 27 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $125

August 16 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Springdale Sandy $125

August 17-19 Backflow Assembly Repair Springdale Sandy $350

August 23-27 Backflow Assembly Tester Camden Rowe $450

August 24 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Rowe $125

August 24-25 Backflow Assembly Repair Lafayette (Sandy)

Conbtact: Barbara Hunt [email protected]

PH: (337) 482-6344

August 30 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Conway Rowe $125

August 31-Sept. 2 Backflow Assembly Repair Conway Rowe $350

September 8 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

September 9 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar Springdale Contact: Ryan Bean


September 13-17 Backflow Assembly Tester Fayetteville Sandy $450

September 21-23 Backflow Assembly Repair Jonesboro Sandy $350

September 22 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $125

September 24 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

September 27-Oct.1 Backflow Assembly Tester Little Rock Rowe $450

October 4-8 Water Supply Protection Specialist

Lafayette (Harper)


PH: (337) 482-6344 October 5 WSPS Recertification

October 18 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $125

October 19-21 Backflow Assembly Repair Fayetteville Sandy $350

October 25 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

October 26-28 Backflow Assembly Repair Camden Sandy $350

November 2-3 Backflow Assembly Repair Lafayette (Sandy)


PH: (337) 482-6344

November 8-9 Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Fayetteville Sandy $250

November 15 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Rowe $125

November 16-18 Backflow Assembly Repair Little Rock Rowe $350

December 1 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $125

December 2 Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar Camden Contact: Ryan Bean


December 6-10 Backflow Assembly Tester Camden Sandy $450


2021 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 18-23 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $140

February 8-13 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Camden Sandy $140

March 8-13 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Sandy/Rowe $140

April 12-17 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $140

May 3-8 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $140

June 7-12 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Van Buren Sandy $140

July 12-17 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Jonesboro Sandy $140

August 2-7 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Springdale Sandy $140

October 4-9 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Fayetteville Sandy $140

November 8-13 Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification Little Rock Sandy/Rowe $140

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Solid Waste Division Hello, my name is Alan Spangler. I am the Solid Waste program Coordinator/Instructor for the AETA. I am pleased to offer our 2021 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, by Zoom, and by Internet delivery. The Environmental Officer classes and updates will be offered in Camden, Fayetteville, Maumelle, and Jonesboro. Also, the AETA offers courses by contract that can be taught at your facility.

Students attending by Zoom will receive real time, Instructor lead training. All you need is an internet connection and a computer with a video camera and microphone.

Please contact the AETA and we will be happy to work with you to meet the training needs of your facility.

Alan Spangler

Solid Waste Program Coordinator/Instructor

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


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

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 Department of Energy and Environment; Division of Land Resources

Arkansas Solid Waste Licensing Committee

The Academy offers Solid Waste training on-campus, at locations statewide, Zoom, and by Internet delivery. To schedule a class at your facility contact [email protected] or call (870) 574-4550.


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


3. Register by Internet: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-solid-waste/


AETA Class Registration

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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 6-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 is a 6-hour course designed to help individuals identify 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 course is designed to meet 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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2021 Solid Waste Training Schedule

Solid Waste Division



Instructor Course

Fee

January 19-21 Solid Waste Apprentice Camden YES Spangler $175

January 25 Solid Waste Update Camden YES Spangler $125

January 26 Solid Waste Update Pine Bluff No Knight $125

January 27 Solid Waste Update McGehee No Sawyer $125

January 28 Solid Waste Update Crossett No Sawyer $125

February 3 Solid Waste Update Hot Springs No Sawyer $125

February 4 Solid Waste Update Hot Springs No Sawyer $125

February 8-10 Environmental Officer Camden YES Knight $400

February 9 Environmental Officer Update Camden YES Knight $125

February 16-18 Solid Waste Apprentice Fort Smith No Spangler $175

February 23-25 Solid Waste Apprentice Jonesboro No Sparks $175

March 3 Solid Waste Update Nashville No Sawyer $125

March 4 Solid Waste Update Nashville No Sawyer $125

March 9-11 Solid Waste Apprentice Maumelle No Knight $175

March 16-18 Solid Waste Journeyman Camden YES Spangler $200

March 23-25 Solid Waste Journeyman Fort Smith No Spangler $200

March 30-April 1 Environmental Officer Maumelle No Knight $400

March 31 Environmental Officer Update Maumelle No Knight $125

April 5-8 Solid Waste Master Camden YES Spangler $250

April 13-14 Solid Waste Update (Night Class) Malvern No Sawyer $125

April 13-15 Solid Waste Journeyman Jonesboro No Sparks $200

April 20 Solid Waste Update Conway No Spangler $125

April 21 Solid Waste Update Conway No Spangler $125

April 27 Solid Waste Update Clarksville No Spangler $125

April 28 Solid Waste Update Clarksville No Spangler $125

May 4 Solid Waste Update Camden YES Spangler $125

May 4-6 Solid Waste Journeyman Maumelle No Knight $200

May 11 Solid Waste Update Rogers No Winn $125

May 12 Solid Waste Update Jonesboro No Sparks $125

May 13 Solid Waste Update Maumelle No Spangler $125

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2021 Solid Waste Training Schedule




Instructor Course

Fee

July 14 Solid Waste Update Camden YES Spangler $125

July 20 Solid Waste Update Hot Springs No Sawyer $125

July 20-22 Solid Waste Apprentice Maumelle No Knight $175

July 26-29 Solid Waste Master Fort Smith No Spangler $250

August 17 Solid Waste Update Luxora No Choals $125

August 18 Solid Waste Update Luxora No Choals $125

August 17-19 Solid Waste Apprentice Fayetteville No Spangler $175

August 17-19 Environmental Officer Jonesboro No Knight $400

August 18 Environmental Officer Update Jonesboro No Knight $125

September 7-9 Solid Waste Journeyman Fort Smith No Spangler $200

September 14-16 Solid Waste Apprentice Jonesboro No Sparks $175

September 21-23 Solid Waste Journeyman Maumelle No Knight $200

October 4-7 Solid Waste Master Maumelle No Knight $250

October 19-21 Solid Waste Journeyman Jonesboro No Sparks $200

October 26 Solid Waste Update Fort Smith No Spangler $125

October 27 Solid Waste Update Fort Smith No Spangler $125

November 2-4 Solid Waste Journeyman Camden YES Spangler $200

November 9-11 Environmental Officer Fayetteville No Knight $400

November 10 Environmental Officer Update Fayetteville No Knight $125

November 15-18 Solid Waste Master Jonesboro No Sparks $250

December 6 Solid Waste Update Batesville No Cole $125

December 7 Solid Waste Update Batesville No Cole $125

December 8 Solid Waste Update Jonesboro No Sparks $125

December 9 Solid Waste Update Jonesboro No Sparks $125

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2021 Solid Waste Internet Training Schedule

Date Course Instructor Internet Fee

January 11-31 Solid Waste Apprentice Spangler $205

January 18-31 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

February 8-28 Solid Waste Journeyman Spangler $230

February 15-28 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

March 1-21 Solid Waste Master Spangler $280

March 9-21 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

April 12-25 Solid Waste Apprentice Spangler $205

April 26- May 9 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

July 6-25 Solid Waste Journeyman Spangler $230

July 12 - 25 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

August 2-22 Solid Waste Master Spangler $280

August 9- 22 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

September 7-26 Solid Waste Apprentice Spangler $205

September 13-25 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

October 4-24 Solid Waste Journeyman Spangler $230

October 11-24 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

November 2-21 Solid Waste Master Spangler $280

November 8-21 Solid Waste Update Spangler $140

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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 an extension of the PETE/DOT Hazardous Materials training grant. For 2021, we will offer six Train the Trainer / DOT Hazardous Materials training courses at various locations across the state. 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)

Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE)

Community College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST)

Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ Air Quality Division

The Academy offers EHS 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.


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


3. Register by Internet: www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-ehs/


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


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

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.

2021 EHS Training Schedule


Date Course Location Instructor Course

Fee

January 18-21 Asbestos Worker Camden Cole $300

January 25-29 Hazwoper 40-hour Camden Cole $495

February 10-11 OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Camden Cole $150

February 23-25 DOT Hazardous Material Trainer Course Camden Cole/Neal No Fee

March 1-2 OSHA 10-hour General Industry Camden Cole $150

March 3 Hazwoper Refresher Camden Cole $125

March 4 Asbestos Worker Refresher Camden Cole $125

March 5 Asbestos Supervisor Refresher Camden Cole $125

March 16-18 DOT Hazardous Material Trainer Course Blytheville Cole/Neal No Fee

April 5-9 Asbestos Supervisor Camden Cole $400

April 19-22 OSHA 30-hour General Industry Camden Cole $295

April 27-29 DOT Hazardous Material Trainer Course Camden Cole/Neal No Fee

June 7-10 OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Camden Cole $295

June 14 Trenching Safety Camden Staff $50

June 15 Water/Wastewater Operator Safety Camden Cole $50

June 22-24 DOT Hazardous Material Trainer Course Maumelle Cole/Neal No Fee

July 6-9 OSHA 30-hour General Industry Camden Cole $295

July 26-30 Hazwoper 40-hour Camden Cole $495

August 24 Hazwoper Refresher Camden Cole $125

August 25 Asbestos Worker Refresher Camden Cole $125

August 26 Asbestos Supervisor Refresher Camden Cole $125

August 31 - September 2 DOT Hazardous Material Trainer Course Memphis Cole/Neal No Fee

September 21-23 DOT Hazardous Material Trainer Course Maumelle Cole/Neal No Fee

October 18-21 OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Camden Cole $295

November 1-2 OSHA 10-hour General Industry Camden Cole $150

November 8-9 OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Camden Cole $150

November 29 - December 3 Hazwoper 40-hour Camden Cole $495

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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 23-25 Camden, Arkansas

March 16-18 Blytheville, Arkansas

April 27-29 Camden, Arkansas

June 22-24 Maumelle, Arkansas

August 31 - Sept. 2 Memphis, Tennessee

September 21-23 Maumelle, Arkansas


2021 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

Date Course Location Instructor Course

Fee

February 2-5 OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry Camden Cole $650

March 9-12 OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry Camden Cole $650

May 18-21 OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry Camden Cole $725

June 29 -July 2 OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry Camden Cole $650

August 17-20 OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry Camden Cole $650

November 16-19 OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry Camden Cole $725

30 AETA TTT Workshop

Train-The-Trainer

Workshop

August 3-4, 2021 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.

For further information contact Randy Harper [email protected] or call (870) 574-4590.

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 Technical Writing 3

CO 2213 Technical Writing

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

Southern Arkansas University Tech Workforce Training Department develops specialized customized training courses for delivery 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 may be available for training through the Office of Skills Development. For more information please contact Karmen House at the SAU Tech Workforce Department. A partial listing of available courses are listed below:

SAU Tech Workforce Department Contact:

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.

Karmen House Program Coordinator E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (870) 574-4769

Technician/Operator Training

Non-Destructive Testing (Industrial X-Ray)

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining

Process Safety Management

Certified Production Technician

Powered Industrial Truck (Initial)

Powered Industrial Truck (Recertification)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

APICS-Detailed Scheduling & Planning

Pallet Jack

Basic Blueprint Reading

Basic Welding

Liquid Penetrant

Magnetic Particle

Crane Training

Rigging Training

Rigging Awareness

Aerial Lift

Plasma Training

Office Training

Everything Disc

Principles of Ergonomics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Technical Writing

Health and Safety Training

Hazard Communications

Incident Command Training

Hazard Assessment

Hazwoper (24-Hour)

Hazwoper (40-Hour)

Hazwoper Refresher (8-Hour)

OSHA 225 Principles of Ergonomics

PRT301 Process Safety Management (PSM) Survival

OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry

OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

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

International Aviation Transport Association (IATA)


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]

Vacant Wastewater (870) 574-4550

Alan Spangler Solid Waste (870) 574-4551 [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]

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]

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

Ken Nutt Solid Waste (870) 574-4550 N/A

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

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

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 10, 2021 - August 5, 2021)

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 accepts online registration and payments. Contact Letitia Rusch [email protected], call (870) 574-4550, or go to our website www.sautech.edu/aeta/ for details.

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