This 6-hour course will cover the electrical fundamentals for wastewater operators. Topics may include; atomic theory & energy sources, electric circuit basics, electromagnetism, inductance, & capacitance, power systems, control system components, reading electrical diagrams, electrical measurements, normal operations and troubleshooting. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. This course can be offered at your facility. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu for more information.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
| M, T | April 29-30, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
| M | May 20, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
| Th, F | June 6-7, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $350 |
This 6-hour course offers specialized training in the handling of chlorine cylinders. Students will learn the hazards associated with chlorine and how to find and repair leaks. Students will also gain hands-on experience with the level A & B repair kit. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, and PC. Call the SCETC at 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu for the next start date or to schedule this course at your facility.
This 6-hour course will help reduce the risk of excavation-site accidents. The dangers of trenching and shoring and the responsibilities of a “competent person” will be discussed. Other topics include soil classification, protective support systems, general safety practices, and emergency response procedures. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water distribution. This course can also be customized and delivered onsite at your facility. Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu for additional information.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
| M | March 4, 2024 | 8:30 – 3:30 | 6 | $219 |
Review courses are intended for operators desiring to earn continuing education credit to maintain their operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
| T, W | Jun. 18-19, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399 |
Short Schools are intensive training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators who are preparing for the state certification exam. ABC Need-to-Know criteria for operators are used as the topical outline for each Short School, and Sacramento Manuals are used as reference texts. Handouts, videos, demonstrations and practice tests are utilized in the training program.
Book Requirements
Sacramento Manuals are reference texts for all Short Schools, as well as one reference for the S.C. state certification (ABC) exams. Manuals are included in the tuition for the “D” level course. Students are asked to bring the manuals for the “C”, “B”, and “A” level courses. Additional manuals are available for purchase through the SCETC. Call (803) 778-6656. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Level | Time | Hours | Price |
| M,T,W,Th | Feb. 19-22, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Feb. 19-22, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | May 6-9, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | May 6-9, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Aug. 12-15, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Aug. 12-15, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Sep. 16-19, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Sep. 16-19, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Nov. 11-14, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669.00 |
| M,T,W,Th | Nov. 11-14, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535.00 |
Review courses are intended for water operators desiring to earn continuing education credit to maintain their operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
| M, T | Apr. 22-23, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399.00 |
Short Schools are intensive training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators of water treatment facilities who are preparing for the state certification exam. ABC Need-to-Know criteria for operators are used as the topical outline for each Short School, and Sacramento Manuals are used as reference texts. Handouts, videos, demonstrations and practice tests are utilized in the training program.
Book Requirements
Sacramento Manuals are reference texts for all Short Schools, as well as one reference for the S.C. state certification (ABC) exams. Manuals are included in the tuition for the “E” & “B” level Water Treatment courses. Students are asked to bring the manuals for all other level courses. Additional manuals are available for purchase through the SCETC. Call (803) 778-6656. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Level | Time | Hours | Price |
| M, T, W, Th | Feb. 26-29, 2024 | E | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Feb. 26-29, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Feb. 26-29, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Mar. 25-28, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Mar. 25-28, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | May 20-23, 2024 | E | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | May 20-23, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | May 20-23, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Sept. 23-26, 2024 | E | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Sept. 23-26, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Sept. 23-26, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Oct. 14-17, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Oct. 14-17, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
Review courses are intended for wastewater operators desiring to earn continuing education credit to maintain their operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Price |
| M, T | Feb. 12-13, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399 |
| T, W | Apr. 30 – May 1, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399 |
| T, W | May 28-29, 2024 | 8:30-3:30 | 12 | $399 |
Short Schools are intensive training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators of wastewater treatment facilities who are preparing for the state certification exam. ABC Need-to-Know criteria for operators are used as the topical outline for each Short School, and Sacramento Manuals are used as reference texts. Handouts, videos, demonstrations and practice tests are utilized in the training program.
Book Requirements
Sacramento Manuals are reference texts for all Short Schools, as well as one reference for the S.C. state certification (ABC) exams. Manuals are included in the tuition for “D” & “B” level courses. Students are asked to bring the manuals for all other level courses. Additional manuals are available for purchase through the SCETC. Call (803) 778-6656. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Level | Time | Hours | Price |
| M, T, W, Th | Jan. 22, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Jan. 22, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Mar 4-7, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Mar 4-7, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Mar. 18-21, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Mar. 18-21, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Jun. 10-13, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Jun. 10-13, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Aug. 5-8, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Aug. 5-8, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Nov. 4-7, 2024 | D | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Nov. 4-7, 2024 | C | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
| M, T, W, Th | Dec. 2-5, 2024 | B | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $669 |
| M, T, W, Th | Dec. 2-5, 2024 | A | 8:30-4:30 | 28 | $535 |
Between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2023, every South Carolina well driller must obtain twelve (clock hours) continuing education units or pass an exam of the next highest level. Well drillers should keep records of all courses attended. When you receive your renewal form in 2023, there will be a space to record the number of hours you have received. Continuing education can be obtained from schools, workshops, seminars, conferences, online training and/or in-house training sessions. For more information visit the SC Environmental Certification Board website at http://www.llr.sc.gov/env/.
A number of courses meet approved course topic criteria for well drillers.
· Electrical Maintenance – 6 hours
· Pump Maintenance – 6 hours
· Basic Math (online & classroom) – 6 or 12 hours
· Advanced Math (online & classroom) – 6 or 12 hours