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

October 6, 2026

7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-8:30am — Apprenticeship Program Progress Updates
8:30am-12:00pm — Team Building Exercises using Emergency Scenarios
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-5:00pm — Team Building Exercises using Emergency Scenarios

October 7, 2026

8:00am-9:00am — Fire Hydrants Parts and Repairing
9:00am-11:00am — Developing Policies and Procedures
11:00am-12:00pm — Water Operator Review
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Water Operator Review
3:00pm-5:00pm — Operator Math Review

Instructors for this training will be LRWA staff, 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 October 2, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.