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¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Corporate Training Center Offers Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators Training Classes

Jan 6, 2021

JANUARY 6, 2020 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Florida SouthWestern State College (¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ) Corporate Training Center is offering five Florida Department of Environmental Protection certified classes and certificate programs this spring at the ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers.

Water Class Certifications are granted after 108 clock hours; each class session is 3 hours long and meets twice a week for 18 weeks.

• Wastewater Class C (entry level) meets 6-9 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 11
• Wastewater Class B (mid level) meets 6-9 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 11
• Drinking Water Class C (entry level) meets 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 13
• Drinking Water Class B (mid level) meets 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 13
• Wastewater and Drinking Water Class A (highest level) meets 6-9 p.m., Fridays, and 3-6 p.m., Saturdays, beginning Jan. 15

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These training certification classes prepare students for the state of Florida’s drinking water and wastewater licensing exams. Class C and B wastewater and drinking water operators can see salaries ranging from $40,000-$67,000 a year.

Rapid credentialing scholarships covering all tuition and books are available for the first 20 students who register.

All courses require a high school diploma or GED, and students must be a Florida resident to qualify. Additionally, Class B certifications require three years of industry experience and Class A certifications require five years of industry experience.

Spaces are limited. To register or to learn more about these classes, call the ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Corporate Training Center at 239-405-8467 or email Corporate.Training@fsw.edu.

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Last Updated: January 25, 2021