Building Knowledge, Skills and Confidence
WQA is proud to partner with the Connecticut Water Well Association to provide this training opportunity to ground water professionals. Select from a 21-week instructor-led course covering the installation of POU/POE water treatment or a self-paced eLearning course.
You must create an account on wqa.org to register. For any questions regarding coursework or the registration process, please email education@wqa.org, or reach out to John McCartan, Training & Programs Manager at (630) 955-1589.
Installer Training Topics
(Instructor-Led, Approx. 30 hours)
- Introduction & Safety
- Safety & Codes
- Plumbing Systems
- Piping (2 Parts)
- Drains, Waste, and Vents
- Review Session 1
- Well Pumps
- Water Basics
- Softeners (2 Parts)
- Backwashing Filters
- Review Session 2
- Chemical Injection
- Chlorine Application
- POU Filters & Reverse Osmosis
- Reverse Osmosis Part 2 & UV
- Sequencing for Installers
- Communications/Ethics
- Final Review
- Final Review
| Member Level | Early Bird Available until 12/31/2023 | Amount Available1/1/2024 – 2/18/2024 |
| Core/Premier members | $919.00 | $1,059.00 |
| E/Allied Members | $1,139.00 | $1,309.00 |
| Non-Members | $1,799.00 | $2,069.00 |
| Session A | Session B |
| Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. CT Jan. 16-Jun 11 (No class Mar 5, May 28) | Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. CT Jan. 18-Jun. 13 (No class Mar. 7, May 30) |
| Register Now | Register Now |
Troubleshooting Module Course Topics
(Self-Paced, Approx. 12 hours)
- Installation Principles & Plumbing
- Pumps
- Installation of POE Systems
- Installation of POU Systems
- Troubleshooting Methodology
- Troubleshooting POU RO Systems
- Troubleshooting Ion Exchange Softeners
- Troubleshooting Anion Exchange Systems
- Troubleshooting Filtration Systems
- Troubleshooting RO & Chemical Injection Systems
- Troubleshooting Non-Chemical Disinfection Systems
Pricing
| Member Level | Amount |
| Core/Premier members | $159.00 |
| E/Allied Members | $199.00 |
| Non-Members | $369.00 |