23rd ANNUAL COLORADO OPERATORS TRAINING
CONFERENCE


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Water and Collection and Distribution Schedule

Water, Collection, Distribution TU

23rd Annual Water and Wastewater Conference
LEADVILLE, COLORADO 
July 19 - July 23 , 2010


A full curriculum for Water and Wastewater Plant Operators as well as Collection and Distribution System Operators is being offered at this year’s conference. This conference has been designed to upgrade operational skills, obtain the required Training Units for certification renewal or obtain additional education and aid in helping those studying for certification exams.

The Water course is limited to the first 45 participants. Math classes will be divided into Basic and Advanced. The Distribution class will be limited to the first 35 participants and will be geared towards those seeking Distribution System Certifications.

The PWO Committee of the RMWEA will offer three tracts for the Wastewater Operator, Advanced (A/B certifications), Intermediate (C/D certifications) and Continuing Education; this tract is suggested for those seeking TU’s for WW certification renewals. It will include useful topics such as membranes, effluent reuse and equipment maintenance. This will allow participants options for tailoring their own training experience. All Wastewater tracts will be limited to 35 participants. The Continuing Education topics are available as single day courses.

A 5-Day Biosolids Land Appliers tract will also be offered providing instruction on all aspects of operations and management of programs. A voluntary certification exam will be offered on Friday.

The Colorado Mountain College offers dormitory style housing and meals served cafeteria style. The 5 night rate for room and board will be $350 per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy room and board for 5 nights is $450 and is limited to a first come first served basis. This will provide lodging from Sunday night through Thursday night; it also includes meals from Monday breakfast through Friday lunch. Check-in for the dorm rooms will be handled by the college and starts Sunday after 4:30 pm. If you are taking an exam on Saturday be sure to register for a 6 night stay.

Cafeteria meal tickets are available for those staying off campus for $150 for the week. Individual meals can be purchased at the conference information desk in the cafeteria.

Individuals staying on campus for Certification Exams on Saturday need to register for 6 nights. 

CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, SMALL SYSTEMS, C & D LEVELS, and COLLECTIONS & DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS will be offered on Friday afternoon July 23, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR ALL LEVELS will be offered on Saturday July 24, 2010 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Be sure to make lodging arrangements for Friday night if you are taking an exam Saturday, the college will have rooms available, but no meals will be served after Friday lunch.

CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS may be obtained by contacting:

Operator Certification Program Office
2170 S Parker Road Suite #290
Denver CO 80231

Web information: www.ocpoweb.com

Links for suggested study materials for taking certification exams can be found a:

www.cdphe.state.co.us/op/ocb/index.html

APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2010

For more information about the school contact:

Jim Medlock – (303) 783-6843
jmedlock@englewoodgov.org

Edyta Stec-Uddin - (303) 762-2657
estecuddin@englewoodgov.org

LODGING: (other than on Campus)

The following is a partial list of motels and campgrounds in the Leadville area. Please contact these establishments directly if you prefer off campus housing or camping.

Silver King Motor Inn
2020 North Poplar Street
|Leadville CO 80461
(719) 486-2610
RV Hook-ups available

Super 8 Motel
1128 South Hwy 24
Leadville CO 80461
(719) 486-3637

Columbine Inn & Suites
2019 North Poplar Street
Leadville CO 80461
(719) 486-5650

Sugar Loafin’ Campground
303 Highway 300
Leadville CO 80461
(719) 486-1031

Turquoise Lake National Forest Campground
Campsite reservations may be made by calling
(800) 280-2267
No RV Hook-ups

Reservations are strongly recommended for all lodging and camping, this is a very busy time of year for Leadville.

There are several more lodging facilities available in town and the surrounding area. Information can be obtained by contacting:

Leadville Chamber of Commerce
809 Harrison Ave
Leadville CO 80461
(719) 486-3900

www.leadvilleusa.com