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The FW&PCOA’s voluntary certification program for reclaimed water system operators
closely follows the subject content for water distribution system operator courses.
Students receive additional instruction in Rule 62-610, Florida Administrative Code,
regarding the reuse of reclaimed water and land application.

Persons who have successfully completed the FW&PCOA’s Level 3, 2 or 1 water distribution system operator course may take the abbreviated reclaimed water distribution level C, B, and A course, respectively.

The A course, examines supervisory concepts, including supervisor functions, leadership styles, conflict resolution, decision making, and motivation.

The C course examines the basic concepts of a stormwater system, including system components, maintenance procedures and equipment, system construction, safety program, stormwater monitoring and sampling, use and care of pumps, and interpreting blue-line and as-built drawings. Manuals are included in this 32 hour course.

The 1 course, examines supervisory concepts, including supervisor functions, leadership styles, conflict resolution, decision making, and motivation.

The Level III course covers pumps, motors, basic electrical, backflow prevention and
cross-connection control, types of maintenance programs, valves and safety.

The A course, examines supervisory concepts, including supervisor functions, leadership styles, conflict resolution, decision making, and motivation.

The C course examines the basic concepts of a wastewater collection system, including wastewater system inspecting and testing, safe procedures, lift station and equipment maintenance, pipeline cleaning and maintenance, pipeline repair and rehabilitation, and wastewater math. Manuals are included in this 32 hour course.

The 1 course, examines supervisory concepts, including supervisor functions, leadership styles, conflict resolution, decision making, and motivation.

The Level 3 course, the entry level, examines the basic concepts of a water distribution system, including storage, system components, water quality, disinfection, operation and maintenance, safety, and water math.