Massachusetts Rural Water Association

The Association provides training seminars all around the State of Massachusetts on various water and wastewater topics.

Most of these seminars are offered free or at a minimal cost to our members. If requested, the Association will arrange special training session just for your system.

To register for any of these trainings please contact:
Karen Morgan at 1-866-451-8099

Upcoming Trainings:

Leak Detection / Line Locating

Learn how to locate burried lines, find leaks, hands-on practice with various equipment and put common sense to good use.

Wagon Whell Co-Op, McEachern Hall
13 Buckboard Pass
Brookfield, Massachusettts

Tuesday, April29, 2008
Registration: 8:30 A.M.
Course: 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
Credit: 3.0 TCHs will be awarwded to those who attend 100% of the course.
Cost: No Charge

Call MassRWA (413)498-5779 to register. Pre registration is required.

Trench Safety

Learn proper trenching precautions,procedures and new rules.

May 1, 2008 - Groveland Town Hall
183 Main Street
Groveland, Massachusetts

May 2,2008 - St. Mary's Parish Center (next to
Orange Water Dept.)
16 West Myrtle Street
Orange, MA.

Thursday May 1, 2008 and Friday May 2, 2008
Registration: 8:30 A.M.
Course: 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
Credit: 3.0 TCHs will be awarded for those who atten 100% of the course.
Cost: No Charge

Call MassRWA (413)498-5779 to register. Pre registration is required.

Confined Space Safety

Upon completion of this seminar, the attendees will know how to recognize a confined space, better understand the OSHA standard C.F.R. 1910.146, know the standard procedures required for proper confined space entry, and identify equipment and its uses. Model written confined space policies and permits will be provided. This course will help you

1. Identify confined spaces and their hazards
2. Understand options for entry into confined spaces
3. Identify OSHA Confined Space Standard Requirements
4. Review equipment needed for confined space entry
5. Identify the agency responsible for public employee health and safety in Massachusetts
6. Identify confined space resources and training materials

It is recommended that at least one supervisor or manager from the town attend this training with field staff since policies and procedures required for entry will be discussed.

Clarksburg Fire Department
Clarksburg Mssachusetts

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Registration: 8:45 A.M.
Course: 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Credit: 4 TCHs will be awarded to those who attend 100% of the course.
Cost: No Charge

Call MassRWA (413)498-5779 to register. Pre registration is required.

Fall Trifecta

Northfield Mt. Hermon Campus

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Drinking Water Operators Exam:

Exam Application Information:

The Division of Professional Licensure is now working with ABC and AMP to deliver new testing procedures. The exam procedure will now involve the use of computerized exams offered throughout the year at many designated locations in each region. These procedures are developed to make the exams more convenient for potential operators and to reduce the cost for the exams. PCS has been notified to no longer accept drinking water exam applications.

Note: If you have passed the November 2007 exam you have six months to apply for certification with PCS. After 6 months you must re-exam.

Exam Application Process:

Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) will schedule candidates for examination; the exams will be administered at AMP locations; and candidates will receive their exam score and diagnostic report following completion of exam. In order to apply to take exams please go to www.goamp.com and follow the link for Massachusetts Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities.You may also schedule an exam by phone by calling AMP at 1-800-345-6559.

Applications for licensure will be given to candidates who pass the exam at the exam site.

Fees:

EXAMINATION FEE	$104.50
Application Fee	$23.00
Licensure Fee	$35.00

** Each examinee will pay $104.50 every time they take the exam, even those who do not pass and choose to retake the exam.

Event Highlight

2008 Fall Trifecta

Hosted by: Northfield Mt. Hermon Campus

Wednesday September 10th, 2008

Fall 2008 Trifecta is scheduled for the 10th of September at the Northfield Mt. Hermon Campus in Northfield MA.

We are looking forward to this change in venue as it will allow us to spread out more and have indoor facilities in case of bad weather.

There will be more information added at a later date.