SCETC Courses

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.

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.

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.

This 12-hour math course is beneficial for water and wastewater operators. The course involves practicing math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include a basic math review, decimal equivalents, conversions, formulas, units of measure, word problems, and calculating dosages. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. Call the SCETC at 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com if you would like to schedule this course at your facility.

Work at your own pace while sharpening your operating skills. These courses include glossaries, videos, visual aids, and practice quizzes. Students will have direct communication with a personal instructor to help answer questions. Review courses are intended for water and wastewater operators desiring to earn 12 hours of continuing education credit to maintain their water and/or wastewater operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam.

Course must be completed to earn CEUs – partial credit is not awarded.

Students are allowed up to 4 weeks to complete the course.

These courses are designed to supplement the continuing education requirements for water /wastewater operators and increase the basic skills that will assist operators in their daily activities at treatment facilities. The courses include: dealing with support systems, unit process control and other core competency material. Students will have direct communication with a personal instructor to help answer questions. Course must be completed to earn CEUs – partial credit is not awarded. The Wastewater Review course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for biological and PC. The Water Review course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment and water distribution.

Students are allowed up to 2 weeks to complete the course.

This 12-hour advanced math course is beneficial for water and wastewater operators who are preparing for an advanced level state certification exam or for operators who desire a refresher course in mathematics. The course involves learning advanced math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include a general math review and problems related to coagulation, chemical feeders, clarification, chlorination, fluoride, filtration, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and flow rates. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. Course must be completed to earn CEUs – partial credit is not awarded. Students are allowed up to 4 weeks to complete the course. Course fee is $535.00 ($565.00 after July 1 2024).

This 12-hour introductory math course is beneficial for water and wastewater operators who are preparing for a basic level state certification exam or for operators who desire a refresher course in mathematics. The course involves practicing basic math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimal equivalents, conversions, formulas, units of measure, word problems, and calculating dosages. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. Course must be completed to earn CEUs – partial credit is not awarded. Students are allowed up to 4 weeks to complete the course.

This 10-hour course is designed for persons responsible for operating or managing swimming pools and spas. Topics include: South Carolina Rules and Regulations, legal requirements, water requirements, water chemistry, filtration and circulation, disinfection techniques, water testing, troubleshooting, problem prevention, and safety. Students will have direct communication with a personal instructor to help answer questions. Tuition includes the Certified Pool-Spa Operator Handbook from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Course must be completed to earn CEUs – partial credit is not awarded. Students are allowed up to 4 weeks to complete the course.

Online training is designed to mirror the face-to-face short schools, and provide students with the tools necessary to enhance operating skills and prepare for the state certification exam. Glossary, crossword puzzles, slide presentations, and quizzes will enhance the learning experience. Students will have direct communication with a personal instructor to help answer questions. Short Schools are intensive training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators of water and 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 the Sacramento Manual is used as the reference text. Tuition includes manual. Course must be completed to earn CEUs – partial credit is not awarded. Students are allowed up to 12 weeks to complete the course.

ADVANCED and BASIC SHORT SCHOOLS AVAILABLE

PC Wastewater | 28 hours – D/B level $750 C/A Level $575

Biological Wastewater | 28 hours – D/B level $750 C/A Level $575

Water Treatment | 28 hours – E/D/B level $750 C/A Level $575

Water Distribution | 28 hours – D/B level $750 C/A Level $575

This course combines both the Electrical Maintenance and Pump Maintenance classes. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for more information.

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.collegeinbound.com for more information.

This 6-hour course will cover an overview of pump theory, types, components, and repair. Other topics may include a review of selection & replacement of packing and mechanical seals, pump piping system, pump hydraulics, normal operating conditions, line shaft turbine operating conditions, special pumping units, and abnormal operating conditions. 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.collegeinbound.com for more information.

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.

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.

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.collegeinbound.com for the next start date or to schedule this course at your facility.

This 6-hour course is designed to meet the OSHA (29 CFR 1910 146) requirements for training of persons who must enter and work in confined spaces. This course defines a confined space, explains confined space hazards and preparations for entering. This program stresses the importance of safety awareness and hazard evaluation control. Permits will be written and entries will be performed in our confined space simulator. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, and PC. 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.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

This 12-hour course is designed to meet the OSHA (29 CFR 1910 146) requirement for training of persons who must enter and work in confined spaces. This course defines a confined space, explains confined space hazards, preparations for entering, and procedures for performing rescues from confined spaces. This program stresses the importance of safety awareness and hazard evaluation and control. Permits will be written, and actual entries will be performed in our confined space simulator. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, and PC. 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.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

his 8-hour course covers loading & unloading, storing, transporting, packaging, labeling, marking, placarding, manifesting and emergency preparedness to accidents involving hazardous materials. This course meets the DOT renewal requirement as listed in 49 CFR 172 (must be renewed every three years) and the annual RCRA renewal requirement.

The class includes handouts including the Emergency Response Guide, Hazardous Materials Guide, NIOSH pocket guide, HAZMAT Drivers handbook.

This course can be delivered onsite at your facility. Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

This 4-hour course will cover the labeling & marking shipments, placarding, packaging, and manifesting of hazardous materials. This course meets the DOT renewal requirement as listed in 49 CFR 172 (must be renewed every three years) and the annual RCRA renewal requirement.  This course can be delivered onsite at your facility. Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

This course provides an awareness level for employees who may witness or discover a hazardous waste release. This course covers the OSHA mandated 8 hours of annual refresher training for the 24 hour and 40 hour HAZWOPER. Topics include: legal overview, properties and identification of hazardous materials, protective equipment, use of instrumentation, and incident planning. This course can also be delivered onsite at your facility.

Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

This three-day course is designed for employees who respond to a hazardous waste release for the purpose of protecting property, persons, or the nearby environment, but is not responsible for stopping or cleaning up the release. Topics include: legal overview, properties of hazardous materials, use of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment, spill remediation, and decontamination techniques, and a dress-out field exercise. This course meets the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 training requirements. The 24-hour HAZWOPER certification requires an 8-hour annual refresher. This course can also be delivered onsite at your facility. Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

This five-day course is designed for persons who respond to a hazardous waste release to stop the release. The program includes intensive classroom and practical dress-out spill/cleanup exercises. Legal overview of regulations, basic toxicology, site characterization and analysis, monitoring equipment, spill mitigation, drum over-pack and repair, and full-dress field exercises are included. This course meets the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 training requirements. The 40-hour HAZWOPER certification requires an 8-hour annual refresher. This course can also be delivered onsite at your facility. Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

Participants must be currently qualified to wear a full-face respirator and a SCBA.

Classroom Hours: 40

This 10-hour OSHA course covers the role and function of OSHA, and methods of compliance based on the General Industry Standards. Topics include OSHA record keeping requirements, common violations/citations, walking and working surfaces, means of egress and fire protection, lock out/tag out, machine guarding, HAZCOM, etc. It is recommended this course to be taken every three years to receive updated information from OSHA.

*Enroll at the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center located at 853 Broad Street, Sumter SC to apply for a full tuition scholarship.

Call 803-778-6656 or email training@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

This 30-hour course covers the role and function of OSHA and methods of compliance based on General Industry Standards. Topics include the Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements, record keeping, inspections and citations, hazardous materials, hazard communications, walking and working surfaces, egress and fire protection, machine guarding, electrical lockout/tagout, confined space entry, bloodborne pathogens, PPE selection, industrial monitoring, respirator standards, electrical codes, risk management, noise abatement, toxicology, and industrial hygiene evaluations. It is recommended this course to be taken every three years to receive updated information from OSHA. 

This course can also be delivered onsite at your facility. Dates and times can be scheduled at your convenience. 

Call 803-778-6656 or email training@cctech.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

Classroom Hours: 30

This 6-hour course focuses on safety topics specific to the water/wastewater industry. Topics include: confined space, bloodborne pathogens, electrical hazards, hazardous communication, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. Call 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.collegeinbound.com for more information.

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.collegeinbound.com for additional information.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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