Groundwater Rule		Are You Making The Grade?	Jar Testing
This class is the newest regulation in effect this year. Date for the next class is June 23rd at McClellan. Contact Kerri at OCT to sign up for this class at reduced Summer time rates: (866) 266-0028		Typical scores without class instruction can range from 59% to 69%. Not good! Typical scores with class instruction range from 72% to 85%. Contact Kerri at (866) 266-0028 to sign up today.	Coming Soon in Fall 2009: A New Jar Testing Workshop Manual and New Jar Testing Classes With Demonstration Equipment Contact Kerri in customer service for dates and costs (866) 266-0028
Certified Pump Technolocist Classes
Pumps & Motors / Pump Repair & Maintenance		Helping Supervisors 'Walk on Water'	New 2009 Construction & Engineering Classes
Pumps & Motors This two (2) day must be taken in conjuntion with the Pump Repair & Maintenance class. This class focuses on the foundation theory of pumps. Pump operation theory Identification of centrifugal components Pump terminology Pump Repair & Maintenance This two (2) day class must be taken in conjuntion with the Pumps & Motors class. This class in pump repair and maintenance is presented by a factory instructor. One pump unit to break down and reassemble for every 4 operators Troubleshooting menu; air binding, loss of prime, use foot valves, vibration, excessive noise, hot bearings, etc. Cavitated impeller, sand cut impellers, chemically attacked impellers		Utility Management - 1 (one day class) - Need for Utility Management - Functions of a Manager - Planning - Organizing - Staffing - Public Relations - And More Utility Management - 2 (two day class) - Supervising - Communicating - Human Relations - Planning and Organizing - Training and Teaching Skills - Problem-solving Skills - Decision Making - Technical Issues & Regulatory Compliance - Financial Management - Computers in Managing a Utility - Emergency Planning - Health and Safety Programs - Community Relations - Personal and Professional Skills	Distribution System Pipeline Improvements a)  Master Plan, Project Funding, Specifications & Drawings Construction Administration b)  Administration, Observation & Verification Construction Inspections c)   On-Site presence for conformance with project plans and specifications

 

OCT Academy has many Online Practice Exams to assist operators to pass their State Exams. Click here to purchase an exam.

	California Operators			Oregon Operators
State Filing Dates June 1, 2009 - Water Distribution August 1, 2009 - Wastewater September 1, 2009 - Water Treatment	State Exam Dates August 15, 2009 - Water Distribution October 3, 2009 - Wastewater November 21, 2009 - Water Treatment		State Filing Dates August 1, 2009 - Collection/ Wastewater August 15, 2009 - Water Treatment / Distribution	State Exam Dates September 24, 2009 - Wastewater / Collection October 15, 2009 - Water Treatment / Distribution

OCT  Academy offers "No Charge" Course Enrollment for Armed Forces Personnel returning from either   Iraq  or Afghanistan since 2004.  (Applications for "No Charge" enrollments require supporting orders). One course per person.

TUTORING Saturday mornings - 8:00 a.m. to noon by appointment. Call Customer Service 1-866-266-0028 for scheduling.

                                                                                                    

In Loving Memory of  Bill Duale                                                                                   July 24, 1949 - March 15, 2009                                                                                               "We will miss you"