Training
Q: Where do I look for trainings?
A: Check out the MRWA training calendar.
Q: How can I become an instructor?
A: Visit the Training section for details.
Q: How can I get MRWA to hold a training at my facility?
A: Email Cindy Wade, Training Coordinator, or call (207) 737-4092 for more information.
Q: What is MUST training?
A: MUST training is Municipal Utility Safety Training. We offer MUST training twice a year in five different locations. This training is for any municipal employee (i.e. public works, wastewater departments, water departments, etc), as well as water and wastewater district personnel.
Q: Can MRWA do more regional training?
A: MRWA is very excited about the opportunity to reach more of its members through the ATM system. ATM (Advanced Video-Conferencing Technology) is part of the "Maine Distance Learning Program." This is a state program that broadcasts from an origination site to remote sites. Most of these sites are located in schools around the state. By utilizing this technology we can reach out across the state and offer our training sessions to several locations at the same time. This allows us to bring training to areas that speakers are not always able to travel to. The origination site is where the speaker is located. All sites hear and see each other. The remote sites receive the same materials and information as the origination site.
Q: How many training contact hours do I need to renew my water license?
A: Very Small Water System (VSWS): 6 per two year cycle
Class I: 12 per two year cycle
Class II: 18 per two year cycle
Class III: 24 per two year cycle
Class IV: 24 per two year cycle
Any hours that exceed the required number cannot be carried from one renewal cycle to the next.
Q: How many credit hours do I need to renew my wastewater license?
A: You will need 18 credit hours in a two year period to renew your wastewater license.
Q: Can I use hours that I received when I took a class through another source towards my license?
A: You will need to contact either the Drinking Water Program (Terry Trott 287-7485) or the Department of Environmental Protection (Dick Darling 287-7806) to see if they will approve the hours.
Q: How do I obtain a copy of training certificates?
A: Call MRWA and ask for Cindy Wade, our Training Coordinator. Please be advised that this request may take a couple of weeks to complete.
Q: How do I get on the mailing list to receive the training brochures?
A: By becoming a MRWA member.
Q: How does my facility receive training specifically for our facility?
A: Email Cindy Wade, Training Coordinator or call (207) 737-4092 for more information.
