February 11 & 12, 2026, Apprentice Training, Year 1
1325 3rd Ave
Kinder, LA
This training involves knowledge of the very basics required of water and wastewater operations specialists. It is free to those who are currently enrolled in the LRWA/NRWA Apprenticeship Program. For all others, the fee for this training is $200 for both days or $125 for one day. Space is limited to 20 attendees total, including apprentices.
Year 1 Apprentice Training
February 11, 2026
7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-9:00am — Apprenticeship Program Requirements Overview II
9:00am-10:00am — PPE – Personal Protection Equipment
10:00am-12:00pm — Math Formulas (Area & Volumes)
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Asset Identification and Management
3:00pm-5:00pm — Pipe Types and Applicable Fittings
February 12, 2026
8:00am-10:00am — Distribution System Mapping – The Basics
10:00am-12:00pm — Math-Calculating Flow & Velocity
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Computer Programs – The Basics
3:00pm-5:00pm — Water and Wastewater Rates and Financing
Instructors for this training will be Rusty Reeves, LRWA Deputy Director, unless otherwise noted.
Please note: LRWA Training Sessions are a “Fire Arm Free Zone”
A $15 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds requested by February 6th, no refunds will be granted thereafter.
Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.

