This optional pre-math course is a course provided to operators with a review of basic math concepts and math formulas relevant to water/waste water operators. Topic areas include volume calculations, flow rates, equipment usage and dosage and concentration calculations. It is offered by the Aurora College and lessons will be delivered using teleconference and the Schoology Learning platform.

Please Note: A special calculator is required for this course Casio fx-260 Solar  – MACA has these calculators on hand and they can be mailed out to registered students. So, please register with enough time to get the calculator in the mail.

The Small Systems course is designed to ensure that the student is knowledgeable in the following areas of Water and Water Treatment: Sources of Water, Characteristics of Water, Purpose of Chlorine, How Chlorine Works, How to Test the Chlorine Residual, Inspecting and Maintaining Pumps, Safety, Operations and Maintenance Procedures, Record Keeping and Water License Requirements. This course is designed to assist Water Plant Operator with the operation and maintenance of a small water treatment system.

This course is designed for those working in the field of Solid Waste Management but is open to anyone interested in the field. Highlights of the course include: municipal solid waste; solid waste collection; alternatives to solid waste; landfill operations and maintenance; regulatory requirements and occupational health and safety. This course is run in conjunction with the SCG Small Systems Wastewater Treatment Course, which is optional to take

Ten days in duration, the course is designed for community government staff or private contractors responsible for the maintenance of community airport facilities. Better understand their roles and responsibilities in the maintenance of community airports. Topic cover in the course include airport regulations,daily inspections, airfield markers and lighting maintenance , equipment operations and maintenance, safety and security procedures , building maintenance, runway surface maintenance, accident / incident reporting and three days of practical training on the runway including airside vehicle operators permit , radiotelephone operators restricted certification.

This course provides an excellent in-class and hands-on experience for those involved in seasonal and year-round swimming pool operations. Topics include: water circulation/filtration, basic chlorine and salt water chemistry, water balance, pool diseases and water testing.

This course provides an excellent in-class and hands-on experience for those involved in seasonal and year-round swimming pool operations. Topics include: water circulation/filtration, basic chlorine and salt water chemistry, water balance, pool diseases and water testing.

The Pools Level II course builds on the topics and concepts introduced in Pools Level I and provides instruction in the areas of advanced pool chemistry, air quality, pool diseases, specialty chemicals and problem-solving.

This course provides participants who are involved with the maintenance and operations of heavy equipment with an understanding of heavy equipment operations including electronics systems, power train and hydraulic. The key focus is in the area of preventative maintenance.

The course is designed for participants who may operate heavy equipment but are not trained mechanics.

The course is designed to ensure that the student is knowledgeable in the following areas of Water and Water Treatment: Micro-Biological Characteristics of Water, Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Water, Coagulation and Flocculation, Jar Tests, Sedimentation, Water Filtration, Iron and Manganese Control, Chlorination, Sampling, Records, Safety, Security. This course is designed to assist Water Plant Operator with the operation and maintenance of a Class I water treatment system.