TWQA Course Schedule

December 07, 2020	December Online Technical Sessions Pre-registration Ends: December 07, 2020
	Pre-Recorded Video Session This series of six (6) one-hour videos, currently being reviewed by TCEQ, is designed to provide water quality professionals with training that can be used to maintain their WTS I, II or III certification. Individuals can sign up for any or all of these courses. These online sessions will be available through the end of February 2021. To be recognized as having completed any session, participants must: Watch the entire video; and, Complete the survey quiz associated with the session Quiz results will be automatically forwarded to the Association.

December 07, 2020 00:00	Basics of Ion Exchange 1 hrs CEU - TCEQ Credits Pending Understanding Ion Exchange: Softener Regeneration and Softener Capacity Recovery - Attendees will get an understanding of primary components of a water softener, how Ion exchange principal works within a softener and how hardness is removed and the media bed regenerated as well as the comparison of salt dosage to bed capacity recovery.

December 07, 2020 00:00	pH vs. Alkalinity 1 hrs CEU - TCEQ Credits Pending Gain greater understanding of the principal differences between pH and alkalinity, use water analysis to diagnose potential quality problems and how to correct them

December 07, 2020 00:00	Commercial Water Treatment Equipment Sizing 1 hrs CEU - TCEQ Credits Pending Participants will learn what data needs to be collected so that common commercial water treatment equipment can be properly sized. The mathematical process used to size equipment and how different applications for the same equipment type affect sizing calculations.

December 07, 2020 00:00	Applied Water Chemistry 1 hrs CEU - TCEQ Credits Pending Participants will be able to list 4 types of contaminant behavior in water, match treatment method to contaminant behavior and explain how temperature affects water treatment.

December 07, 2020 00:00	Testing for PFAS: Regulations and Best Practices 1 hrs CEU - TCEQ Credits Pending Attendees will learn where PFAS come from, how they were discovered in our water, future testing requirements under the UCMR, and get familiar with testing method and proper sample collection.

December 07, 2020 00:00	Legionella – Understanding the Risks 1 hrs CEU - TCEQ Credits Pending Attendees will learn how to identify potential Legionella infection risks, how to do as much as possible to prevent infection, plumting and maintenance best practices and how to reduce operational liability.

January 12, 2021	January 12-14 Online Basic Water Conditioning Pre-registration Ends: January 12, 2021
	WebEx Training Session Course will be delivered via 3 2-hour online training sessions on January 12, 13 and 14. Each session will begin promptly at 7:00AM. Plan on joining the WebEx meeting a few minutes early. Please note: You must attend all days to receive credit for the course. There is a limited number of participants so register early. Each participant must have a separate email address to participate and must respond to polling questions and chat conversations.. Attendance and participation will be verified throughout the course;

January 12, 2021 07:00	Basic Water Conditioning 6 hrs CEU - Course #0691 The Basic Water Conditioning course is required for both a Class II & Class III Water Treatment Specialist license and is a good introductory course for those entering the water conditioning field. The course can also be used for re-certification credit.

January 19, 2021	January 19-21 Online Advanced Water Conditioning Pre-registration Ends: January 19, 2021
	WebEx Training Session Course will be delivered via 1 3-hour and 2 2-hour online training sessions on January 19, 20 and 21. All sessions will begin promptly at 7:00. The first session will complete at 10:00AM, the remaining session will finish at 9:00AM. Plan on joining the WebEx meeting a few minutes early. Please note: You must attend all days to receive credit for the course. There is a limited number of participants so register early. Each participant must have a separate email address to participate and must respond to polling questions and chat conversations.. Attendance and participation will be verified throughout the course;

January 19, 2021 07:00	Advanced Water Conditioning 7 hrs CEU - Course #0692 The Advanced water conditioning course deals with subjects of an advanced nature, including reverse osmosis and deionization systems operation and some higher level water conditioning math. This course is a good refresher course for those involved in water conditioning as well as those wanting to learn more about the field. The course is required for Class III certification, and it does qualify for re-certification credit.

April 06, 2021	April 6-8 Online Basic Water Conditioning Pre-registration Ends: April 06, 2021
	WebEx Training Session Course will be delivered via 3 2-hour online training sessions on April 6, 7 and 8. Each session will begin promptly at 7:00AM. Plan on joining the WebEx meeting a few minutes early. Please note: You must attend all days to receive credit for the course. There is a limited number of participants so register early. Each participant must have a separate email address to participate and must respond to polling questions and chat conversations.. Attendance and participation will be verified throughout the course;

April 06, 2021 07:00	Basic Water Conditioning 6 hrs CEU - Course #0691 The Basic Water Conditioning course is required for both a Class II & Class III Water Treatment Specialist license and is a good introductory course for those entering the water conditioning field. The course can also be used for re-certification credit.

April 13, 2021	April 13-15 Online Advanced Water Conditioning Pre-registration Ends: April 13, 2021
	WebEx Training Session Course will be delivered via 1 3-hour and 2 2-hour online training sessions on April 13, 14 and 15. All sessions will begin promptly at 7:00. The first session will complete at 10:00AM, the remaining session will finish at 9:00AM. Plan on joining the WebEx meeting a few minutes early. Please note: You must attend all days to receive credit for the course. There is a limited number of participants so register early. Each participant must have a separate email address to participate and must respond to polling questions and chat conversations.. Attendance and participation will be verified throughout the course;

April 13, 2021 07:00	Advanced Water Conditioning 7 hrs CEU - Course #0692 The Advanced water conditioning course deals with subjects of an advanced nature, including reverse osmosis and deionization systems operation and some higher level water conditioning math. This course is a good refresher course for those involved in water conditioning as well as those wanting to learn more about the field. The course is required for Class III certification, and it does qualify for re-certification credit.

July 12, 2021	The 48th Annual TWQA Convention & Exposition Pre-registration Ends: June 18, 2021
	San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter 101 Bowie Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Please check back for details on hotel rates and availability.

July 12, 2021 08:00	Basic & Advanced Math 6 hrs CEU - Course #1280 This course was developed to teach the math covered on the Water Treatment Specialist license exams. It is not a required course. There must be 10 people preregistered for the course to be offered.

July 13, 2021 08:00	Basic Water Conditioning 6 hrs CEU - Course #0691 The Basic Water Conditioning course is required for both a Class II & Class III Water Treatment Specialist license and is a good introductory course for those entering the water conditioning field. The course can also be used for re-certification credit.

July 15, 2021 08:00	Advanced Water Conditioning 7 hrs CEU - Course #0692 The Advanced water conditioning course deals with subjects of an advanced nature, including reverse osmosis and deionization systems operation and some higher level water conditioning math. This course is a good refresher course for those involved in water conditioning as well as those wanting to learn more about the field. The course is required for Class III certification, and it does qualify for re-certification credit.

July 15, 2021 16:30	TCEQ Class 1 Exam

July 15, 2021 16:30	TCEQ Class 2 Exam

July 15, 2021 16:30	TCEQ Class 3 Exam

Registration for on-site classes begins at 7:45 A.M. Classes begin promptly at the indicated time! TCEQ will set on-site testing dates (if available) prior to the training date.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IS IT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BRING THE MATERIALS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND/OR EXAM. MATERIALS NEEDED: A CALCULATOR, A PEN AND A #2 PENCIL FOR PAPER-BASED EXAMS.