Training and Events
RCAC aims to expand the knowledge base of the rural public through education and training.
Our training expertise is in technical, financial, and administrative issues that affect rural communities. We take great pride in the capacity and effectiveness of our professional trainer team. Our trainers do not just throw information out; they maximize audience participation to keep trainings relevant and memorable. When you attend an RCAC training, you will be engaged.
Attention California Drinking Water Operators:
The California Department of Health Services, in partnership with CPS Human Resource Services, is offering an Expense Reimbursement Grant Program, conducted under a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This program gives money to Small Water System Operators to attend training in order to qualify for and to take the operator certification exams and to complete continuing education requirements for renewing certifications.
For more information, click here.
Access the TMF Tune-Up by clicking here.
Attention California Registered Environmental Health Specialists:>
The TMF Tune-Up is a FREE, online technical, managerial and financial tool:
to help you assess your water system's strengths and weaknesses. It will provide you with an Individualized Development Plan that includes relative scores in each of the TMF categories, a variety of pertinent components and a list of resources tailored to you water system's needs. Survey responses will be used for statistical purposes only and will NOT be provided to your regulator.
Access the TMF Tune-Up by clicking here.
Attention California Registered Environmental Health Specialists:>
RCAC has been designated a continuing education accreditation agency for registered environmental health specialists by the California Department of Public Health. Contact hours earned through attendance at drinking water, wastewater and solid waste training events conducted by RCAC staff will count toward completion of the continuing education requirement for REHSs.
Upcoming Events
North Lake Tahoe Water & Wastewater Workshops
July 31, 2009 - July 13, 2010
Kings Beach CA
Join us for one or all of the drinking water and wastewater workshops to by held in North Lake Tahoe in the coming months! All workshops qualify for contact hours and will be held at:
North Tahoe Conference Center
8318 North Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
All workshops are 8 a.m. registration; Training: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
Lunch is one hour and on your own.
Except for February 10, 2010: Training is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
More Information and Registration
North Tahoe Conference Center
8318 North Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
All workshops are 8 a.m. registration; Training: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
Lunch is one hour and on your own.
Except for February 10, 2010: Training is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
California Drinking Water Workshops: January-June 2010
Schedule-At-A-Glance
November 20, 2009 - June 24, 2010
Throughout California + Online workshops
Wastewater Workshops
January 15, 2010 - June 2, 2010
Various in California
RCAC is pleased to provide these Wastewater trainings:
ONLINE:
2 /23/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Wastewater Basic Operations
3/8/10 11 am or 4 pm Wastewater Math Refresher
3/16/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Roles & Responsibilties
3/8/10 11 am or 4 pm Wastewater Math Refresher
3/16/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Roles & Responsibilties
3/17/10 11am or 4pm Board Basics: Clean Water Act
4/13/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Budgeting
5/18/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Financial Management
6/1/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Rate Setting
4/13/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Budgeting
5/18/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Financial Management
6/1/10 11 am or 4 pm Board Basics: Rate Setting
CLASSROOM:
2/17/2010 Board Governance: Roles & Responsibilities: Napa
2/18/2010 Board Governance: Brown Act & Ethics: Visalia
3/30/2010 Wastewater Operator Certification Test Preparation: Ukiah
3/31/2010 Wastewater Math: Ukiah
4/28/2010 Infiltration & Inflows & SSMPs: Fortuna
4/29/2010 Capital Improvement Planning, Asset Management & Funding Options: Arcata
5/11/2010 Operation and Maintenance Practices for Small Wastewater Utilities: El Centro
5/12/2010 Wastewater Regulations, Laws & The Clean Water Act: El Centro
2/18/2010 Board Governance: Brown Act & Ethics: Visalia
3/30/2010 Wastewater Operator Certification Test Preparation: Ukiah
3/31/2010 Wastewater Math: Ukiah
4/28/2010 Infiltration & Inflows & SSMPs: Fortuna
4/29/2010 Capital Improvement Planning, Asset Management & Funding Options: Arcata
5/11/2010 Operation and Maintenance Practices for Small Wastewater Utilities: El Centro
5/12/2010 Wastewater Regulations, Laws & The Clean Water Act: El Centro
6/2/2010 Rate Setting, Prop 218 & Community Outreach: West Sacramento
*All classroom workshops are 8:30am-3:30pm with 1 hour for lunch on your own*
ONLINE: The Safe Drinking Water Act
February 10, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Arsenic Remediation
February 16, 2010
Modesto, CA
Learn more about what type of treatment is right for your water system, and find out if you can achieve Safe Drinking Water Act compliance for arsenic in drinking water without installing a treatment system. This workshop will give you the tools to determine the right path to compliance for your system.
Wastewater Board Governance: Roles and Responsibilities
February 17, 2010
Napa, CA
Have you thought about your responsibilities to those you serve in your community? Are you aware of the importance of your role as a board member in the protection of public health? This 6 hour workshop will take participants through a typical wastewater board meeting, from the first call to order to adjournment.
TMF Tune-Up Demonstration
February 17, 2010
Modesto, CA
Technical, Managerial, and Financial capacities (TMF) that a water system needs to be able to provide drinking water that meets regulations and standards to its customers. The TMF Tune-up is an online diagnostic tool that helps determine strengths and weaknesses. This demonstration will show how to utilize the tune-up tools and what benefits it can provide to your water system.
More Information and RegistrationWastewater Board Governance: Brown Act & Ethics
February 18, 2010
Visalia, CA
Do you have poor policies? Are you curious if your existing policies are sufficient for your wastewater system? Are ethics really important? We'll cover open meeting laws, the required noticing and time frame for regular, special and emergency meetings. Attend this workshop and learn how the lack of ethics, policies and meeting notices can ultimately affect your wastewater system and what is needed to protect your system, staff and the public.
Loan Document Review Training
February 18, 2010
San Diego, CA
This one-day class helps the counselor understand the new federally mandated disclosure documents and how the lending industry will adapt its procedures to work within the restrictions required by these documents. The class covers the new GFE and HUD-1, and the rules surrounding timing, tolerance levels, and adherence to other regulatory requirements. Participants will also receive a review of basic lending product guidelines for products commonly used to purchase homes and a review of red flags to watch for in loan documents when participating in loss mitigation counseling.
There is no charge for this training.
More Information and Registration
There is no charge for this training.
Loan Document Review Training
February 19, 2010
Santa Ana, CA
This one-day class helps the counselor understand the new federally mandated, disclosure documents. The class covers the new GFE and HUD-1, and the rules surrounding timing, tolerance levels, and adherence to other regulatory requirements. The class will be facilitated by John Bonin, Real Estate Consultant and Trainer, courtesy of RCAC.
There is no charge for this class
More Information and Registration
ONLINE: Wastewater Board Basics: Wastewater Basic Operations
February 23, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Many board members lack a basic technical understanding of the wastewater systems that they govern. This module introduces the fundamentals of wastewater collection, treatment and disposal in layman's terms.
Offered at 11am & 4pm Online
More Information and Registration
Gavilan College: Basic Water Distribution Program
February 23, 2010 - May 11, 2010 Tuesday Nights: 6pm-9pm
Hollister, CA
The Water Distribution Program through Gavilan College's Contract & Community Education Program consists of 12 modules. Training focuses on developing new & existing water distribution operators with the knowledge & skills required to operate and maintain water systems effectively. Participants will gain valuable information to enhance their operational skills, making them more effective at their job or ready to obtain State of California Water Distribution Certificates. This program is certified through the California Department of Public Health for current employees who wish to improve their current certification level or maintain their required contact hours.
More Information and Registration
Arsenic Treatment and Remediation Workshop
February 23, 2010
Crescent City, CA
Two water systems with similar levels of arsenic in their source water often need two entirely different types of treatment technology. Why? Because the ability of a specific type of treatment technology to remove arsenic depends on water chemistry. Learn more about what type of treatment is right for your water system, and find out if you can achieve Safe Drinking Water Act compliance for arsenic in drinking water.
This class qualifies for six (6) contact hours.
Redwood Water Resources Network Meeting
February 24, 2010
Fortuna, CA
Join us for the quarterly meeting of the Redwood Water Resources Network. Network over lunch, discuss local water and wastewater issues and resources, and take part in training and other resources available to area water and wastewater systems. (Qualifies for 4 Contact Hours)
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, February 16
ERG Water Operator Training Fair
March 4, 2010
San Luis Obispo, CA
The goal of this FREE Operator Training Fair is to provide information to small, rural, water systems to help them deliver safe drinking water to their customers. The ERG program gives money to small water system operators to attend training in order to qualify for and take the operator certification exams and to complete continuing education requirements for renewing certifications.
Qualifies for 6 Contact Hours
ONLINE: Wastewater Math Refresher
March 8, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
This workshop prepares wastewater operators to solve the math problems typically associated with wastewater treatment plants.
Offered at 11am and 4pm.
ONLINE: Capital Improvement Plans & Asset Management
March 9, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Utah Mutual Self Help Meeting
March 9, 2010 - March 10, 2010
Provo UT
ONLINE: Pumps & Motors Efficiency
March 10, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Loan Document Review Training
March 10, 2010
Modesto, CA
This one-day class helps the counselor understand the new federally mandated disclosure documents and how the lending industry will adapt its procedures to work within the restrictions required by these documents. The class covers the new GFE and HUD-1, and the rules surrounding timing, tolerance levels, and adherence to other regulatory requirements. Participants will also receive a review of basic lending product guidelines for products commonly used to purchase homes and a review of red flags to watch for in loan documents when participating in loss mitigation counseling.
There is no charge for this training.
Distribution Operator Certification Exam Preparation Workshop
March 15, 2010 - March 16, 2010
Clearlake, CA
More Information and Registration
Distribution Operator Certification Exam Preparation
March 17, 2010 - March 18, 2010
Crescent City
More Information and Registration
Gavilan College: Introduction to Water/Wastewater Math
March 17, 2010 - June 2, 2010 Wednesdays: 6pm-9pm
Watsonville, CA
This course is an introduction to the mathematics used in water and wastewater industries. It is intended to prepare the student for further water and wastewater courses. This program is certified through the California Department of Public Health for current employees who wish to improve their current certification level or maintain their required contact hours.
Loan Document Review Training
March 17, 2010
San Jose, CA
This one-day class helps the counselor understand the new federally mandated disclosure documents and how the lending industry will adapt its procedures to work within the restrictions required by these documents. The class covers the new GFE and HUD-1, and the rules surrounding timing, tolerance levels, and adherence to other regulatory requirements. Participants will also receive a review of basic lending product guidelines for products commonly used to purchase homes and a review of red flags to watch for in loan documents when participating in loss mitigation counseling.
There is no charge for this training.
Water Distribution Operator Test Prep, Grades I & II
March 18, 2010
Kings Beach, CA
Water operators who are interested in learning the basics of water distribution and water math, and others planning to take the California Water Distribution Operator Certification test (Grades I and II) are invited to attend and participate in this workshop covering water distribution topics. Topcis covered include: study and test tips, water quality, pipes, hydrants, valves, meters, water storage, disinfection, safety and water math. (6 contact hours)
Water Conservation, Water Audits, Leak Detection
March 29, 2010
Squaw Valley, CA
Wastewater Operator Certification Test Preparation
March 30, 2010
Ukiah, CA
Gavilan College: Backflow Prevention Testing Program
March 30, 2010 - May 12, 2010 Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 6pm-9pm
Watsonville, CA
The Backflow Prevention Testing Program is a 42-hour course designed to prepare students for the AWWA Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester examination. Training will include excerpts from the USC Cross Connection Control Manual, videos and exposure to all types of backflow prevention assemblies for practical, hands-on experience in preparation for testing. Students in an AWWA certificate program must attend a minimum of 40 hours. Students who meet the attendance requirement will qualify to take the AWWA exam on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Wastewater Treatment Operator Test Prep, Grades I & II
March 31, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Kings Beach, CA
More Information and Registration
Wastewater Math
March 31, 2010
Ukiah, CA
This expanded 6 hour workshop prepares wastewater operators to solve the math problems typically associated with wastewater treatment plants. These include volume, flow, chemical dosage, F/M (Food to Microorganism) ratio, sludge age, detention time, hydraulic loading and MCRT's (mean Cell Retention Time). Participants will become familiar with the conversion sheet provided to state certification examinees, be shown how to do the problems, then solve the problems one by one with instructor assistance provided as needed.
ONLINE: Budgets for Small Water Utilities
April 6, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
ONLINE: Water Conservation
April 7, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
ONLINE: Wastewater Board Basics: Budgeting
April 13, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
The budgeting process may not be the most glamorous part of a wastewater system's operations, but it is one of the most vital, ensuring that the financial resources needed will be available. Join us online in the comfort of your own office or home to learn what considerations should be weighed when developing a realistic budget.
Offered at 11am and 4pm
Small Water System- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
April 28, 2010
Kings Canyon National Park, CA
This workshop will cover all aspects of the Coliform Rule, including sampling, sample Siting plans and reporting requirements and the changes in Coliform Sampling that apply to all groundwater systems under the new Groundwater Rule.
Qualifies for six (6) contact hours.
Infiltration and Inflow, and SSMPs
April 28, 2010
Fortuna, CA
The USEPA estimates that about 40,000 Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) events occur in the US each year. Although the volume of untreated sewage spilled is less than 0.01 percent of all treated sewage in the US, the total volume amounts to several billion gallons & accounts for thousands of cases of gastrointestinal illness. The Regional Water Boards in CA are moving forward to implement a vigorous Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) control program, the focus of which is the Sewer System Management Plan, or SSMP. This 6 hour workshop will provide a description of each component of the SSMP, and guide participants through the process of developing a SSMP for their system.
Capital Improvement Planning, Asset Management and Funding Options
April 29, 2010
McKinleyville, CA
As a wastewater system manager, board member or operator, your job is assuring that water quality standards are met, while making certain that worn out equipment and infrastructure are replaced before they fail. Do you have the financial resources to meet the current needs of your utility? Have you thought about what your system's condition might be in 10 years? Do you know where to go for loans or grants? If you are unsure of the answers to these questions, this workshop is for you!
ONLINE: Financial Management for Small Watre Utilities
May 4, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Water Treatment Certification Exam Preparation
May 5, 2010 - May 6, 2010
Visalia CA
This class provides preparation for the Treatment Exam which is held March 20, 2010
Operation & Maintenance Practices for Small Wastewater Utilities
May 11, 2010
El Centro, CA
A wastewater treatment plant operator has many duties. Most of them are directly related to monitoring and control of the process to achieve compliance with effluent limits. But an equally important task of the operator, especially in smaller systems, is maintenance. This 6 hour workshop will give wastewater personnel the information they need to operate and maintain their systems in a proactive rather than reactive mode.
Wastewater Regulations and The Clean Water Act
May 12, 2010
El Centro, CA
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the variety and complexity of California's wastewater rules and regulations? The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. The act established the goals of limiting releases of toxic substances into receiving waters and ensuring that surface waters would meet human activities, recreation and wildlife protection standards. The CWRCB and its Regional Boards have the statutory mandate of enforcing the CWA. In addition, there is an array of state laws & measures that have been passed by voters and the legislature through the years to protect California's unique environment. This 6 hour workshop will explain in layman's terms the regulatory framework affecting wastewater collection, treatment and disposal in CA and the information you need to stay in compliance.
Water Treatment Operator Test Prep Grades I & II
May 13, 2010 - May 14, 2010
Kings Beach, CA
ONLINE: Wastewater Board Basics: Financial Management
May 18, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Financial management is more than just the annual budget process. Join us online to unlock the mysteries of the financial statements to determine if your system's financial health is improving or declining.
Offered at 11am and 4pm
Operation & Maintenance: Cross Connections, Flushing & Operations Plans
May 21, 2010
Kings Beach
More Information and Registration
Tribal Drinking Water Conference
May 24, 2010 - May 27, 2010
Tempe AZ
The 4th Biennial Tribal Drinking Water Conference
May 24-27, 2010 • Tempe, Arizona
Protecting Drinking Water in Indian Country:
the Multiple Barrier Approach
May 24-27, 2010 • Tempe, Arizona
Protecting Drinking Water in Indian Country:
the Multiple Barrier Approach
Capital Improvement Plans & Asset Management
May 27, 2010
Madera CA
ONLINE: Wastewater Board Basics: Rate Setting
June 1, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Setting wastewater rates can be a challenge, especially in today's tough economic times. Rates must recover necessary revenues using utility policies which may include recovery of revenues based on volume discharged, strength (the relative concentration of contaminants) costs and other surcharges.
Offered at 11am and 4pm
Rate Setting, Prop 218 and Community Outreach
June 2, 2010
West Sacramento, CA
ONLINE: Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs)
June 8, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
ONLINE: Rate Setting for Small Water Utilities
June 9, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Water Audits and Leak Detection
June 9, 2010
Kings Beach, CA
After a swarm of minor earthquakes last month, your unaccounted-for water suddenly doubled. Your aging distribution system seems to be losing more water every year! Underground leaks don't just cost your system money from repairs and lost revenue. Leaky distribution systems are a major cause of contamination, especially in older and poorly designed systems. A water audit is a thorough accounting of all water into and out of a utility as well as an in-depth record and field examination of the distribution system to identify sources of water loss and revenue loss. This workshop will describe how and where leaks happen, the technology that's available for locating them, and the step-by-step methodology of locating underground leaks BEFORE the first hole is dug. (6 contact hours)
ONLINE: Source Water Protection
June 15, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
ONLINE: Disinfection By-Products Rule: Stage 2
June 16, 2010 Offered at 11am & 4pm
Online
Operation & Maintenance: Storage Tanks, Pipe Repair & Security
June 24, 2010
Burbank
System Security, Emergency Response Planning and CalWARN
July 13, 2010
Kings Beach, CA
Your certified operator has made a simple mistake during a routine repair job, contaminating a major portion of your distribution system. Who do you call in this emergency? Do you have written step-by-step procedures? What kinds of outside help will you need? How will you inform your customers? A water system emergency is any situation in which your customers are without water or the water is unsafe to drink, and they can occur in any water system at any time. This workshop will describe the features and benefits of the CalWARN system, which is a system of policies, procedures, contacts and an omnibus mutual aid agreement that enables its members to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. (6 contact hours)
Board Roles & Responsibilities
February 9, 2010
Lakeport CA
Learn why a public drinking water supply system must operate as a viable business; the importance of financial, technicaland managerial capacity to operate a water system; key legal respobsibilities; and practices to help water boards stay informed with the operation of their water system.
Training and Events
- 2010 Jan-Jun CA Drinking Water Workshop Registration
- Register: Redwood Water Resource Network-Feb 24
- Register: March 4 Water Operator Training Fair -San Luis Obispo
- Tribal Events
- Register: Clearlake March 15-16
- Register: Crescent City March 17-18
- Register: Coliform Sampling & Prevtn-Kings Canyon Natl Park-April 28
- Register: Treatment Cert Prep Visalia May 5-6 2010
- Non-RCAC Events
- All Water & Waste Trainings
- North Lake Tahoe Drinking Water Workshops
- Loan Document Review Training- San Diego
- Register: Wastewater Classes
- Loan Document Review Training -San Jose
- Loan Document Review Training- Modesto
- Register: Utah Self Help Network Meeting
- ERG 2010 Workshop Registration
Quick Links
Upcoming Events
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North Lake Tahoe Water & Wastewater Workshops
July 31, 2009 - July 13, 2010
Kings Beach CA -
California Drinking Water Workshops: January-June 2010 Schedule-At-A-Glance
November 20, 2009 - June 24, 2010
Throughout California + Online workshops -
Wastewater Workshops
January 15, 2010 - June 2, 2010
Various in California -
ONLINE: The Safe Drinking Water Act
February 10, 2010
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