Training Outline
Build the math skills needed for common water and wastewater operations. This course covers area, volume, flow, dosage, force, horsepower, and financial calculations with real-world examples. Ideal for operators preparing for Grade 2 certification or strengthening daily calculation accuracy and confidence in the field.
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Geometry and Conversions
- Area Calculations with Conversions
- Volume Calculations with Conversions
- Slope Calculations
Chapter test - 2
Water Movement Calculations
- Flow Rate Calculations
- Velocity Calculations
- Force Calculations
- Detention Time Calculations
Chapter test - 3
Water Quality Calculations
- Density Calculations
- Dosage Calculations
- Percent Removal Calculations
Chapter test - 4
Operational Math
- Water Use Calculations
- Electrical Power Calculations
- Pumping and Horsepower Calculations
- Basic Financial Math
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Learning outcomes
- Perform intermediate calculations including flow, velocity, dosage, density, and detention time.
- Convert units accurately and apply formulas to real-world operational tasks.
- Calculate horsepower, electrical power, and basic financial metrics used in utility operations.
Level
Beginner
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in Math
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Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water and wastewater operators class II to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Reinforce key concepts through interactive quizzes and practice tests that help you get comfortable with calculations and formula sheets. A final validation step then confirms your progress and lets you clearly demonstrate your skills—making it easy to show what you’ve learned.
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