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

January 21, 2026

7:30am-8:00am – Sign In
8:00am-9:00am — Introduction into Rural Water Apprenticeship
9:00am-10:00am — Operator Certification Requirements & Responsibilities
10:00am-12:00pm — Comon Math Conversions & Water Terms (Op Cert Math Sheet)
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Water Meter Types and Application
3:00pm-5:00pm — Pipe Types, Terms, and Applications 

January 22, 2026

8:00am-10:00am — Math – Units, Time, Volume Calculations
10:00am-12:00pm — Data Acquisition and Management
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Basic Valve Types and Applications
3:00pm-5:00pm — Administrative Policies & Procedures

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 January 16th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.