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Water Distribution-Level 1Operator Training and Certification ExamAugust 21-25, 2017Hosted by: Fort Berthold Rural WaterMHA Energy ComplexNew Town, NDIncludes: FREE Training for Tribal Drinking Water OperatorsOpportunity for FREE Tribal Operator CertificationFREE Water Distribution – Level 1 Certification ExamLimited Travel Expense Reimbursement Stipends Available
NATIONAL TRIBAL WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMTRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTWATER DISTRIBUTION – LEVEL 1TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAMFOR WATER OPERATORSHosted by Fort Berthold Rural WaterNew Town, North DakotaAugust 21-25, 2017PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:The National Tribal Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program at the Inter TribalCouncil of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) serves to meet the needs of system operators working on Triballands and to provide a jurisdictionally-correct alternative to state certification programs. The ITCAis a U.S. EPA-approved provider of certification services under the U.S. EPA Tribal Drinking WaterOperator Certification Program Guidelines and makes its services available to all Tribal water andwastewater system operators working in Indian Country.THE TRAINING COURSE:The Water Distribution – Level 1 training course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge ofTribal drinking water system operators. Subjects covered in this training course will include:drinking water distribution and system design, piping, meters and valves, fire hydrants, pumps, waterstorage, water disinfection, the Safe Drinking Water Act, water sampling and testing, math relating towater system operation, and worker safety. A training and reference booklet will be provided for thiscourse. Please Note: ITCA’s Level 1 training courses are designed with the expectation that studentshave had introductory training in related topics such as basic math, principles of electricity, power,electrical components, hydraulics, cross connection and backflow prevention, and the use of electricmeters to troubleshoot pumps and motors. Such Introductory training is included in a separate ITCAtraining course entitled General Module for Water and Wastewater Operators, which is highlyrecommended as a precursor to this Level 1 training course.Attendees that are only interested in the training may choose not to take the certification exam.ITCA does NOT “teach to the certification exams.” Students intending to take the certification examare encouraged to study the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) 2012 Standardized ExamNeed-to-Know Criteria and a list of recommended study guide references can be found at:http://www.abccert.org.COST:Tribal personnel may attend this training course, apply for operator certification, and take the WaterDistribution - Level 1 operator certification exam for free.
INSTRUCTOR:ITCA has contracted with subject-matter expert Mr. Kim Yale of Yale Engineering, LLC to instructthis training course. Mr. Yale has extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of waterdistribution systems throughout Indian Country.LOCATION:The training course will be hosted by Fort Berthold Rural Water and will be held at the MHA &TERO Energy Complex, which is located at 305 4th St. N., New Town, North Dakota 58763. Thephone number to the MHA & TERO Energy Complex is (701) 627-6100.DATES & TIMES:On Monday, August 21, 2017, through Thursday, August 24, 2017, the training course will begineach day at 8:30 A.M. and will conclude each day at or before 5:00 P.M. There will be a one-hourlunch break each day and meals will NOT be provided. The Water Distribution – Level 1 operatorcertification exam will be administered by ITCA staff on Friday, August 25, 2017, starting promptlyat 8:30 A.M. and concluding at or before 12:00 P.M. Please be advised that prior approval fromITCA is required for admission into the exam session. There will be no late admission into the examsession.ATTENDANCE & CONTACT HOURS:Student sign-in sheets will be administered for both morning and afternoon sessions on each day ofthe training course. All attendees will receive written recognition of earned training contact hoursbased on attendance. Training contact hours may be accepted towards the training requirements fornew certification or as Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit towards the renewal of existingcertification.REGISTRATION: Class Registration Deadline is August 16, 2017Classroom space is limited. To request a class seat, please register as soon as possible, but no laterthan close of business on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. To register, please complete the attachedregistration form and return by mail, email or fax to ITCA. Registrants that are accepted into thetraining course will receive written confirmation of a reserved class seat. Please Note: A reservedclass seat does not apply to the exam session. Separate written approval is required to be admittedinto the certification exam session (see below).EXAMINATION & CERTIFICATION: Exam Application Deadline is August 16, 2017ITCA staff will be available to proctor the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) 2012Standardized 100-question paper-booklet exam following the training course (at the same location) toeligible Tribal personnel seeking Water Distribution - Level 1 Operator Certification. Participantsmust have prior written approval from ITCA to be admitted into the examination session. Approvalis based upon submittal of a completed ITCA Application for New (Drinking Water) Certification byclose of business on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Please refer to the ITCA Application Bookletfor complete operator certification eligibility criteria and the application, which is available on theITCA website or by directly contacting the ITCA Tribal Water Department. You are highlyencouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.LODGING:You are responsible for making your own travel and lodging arrangements. For your convenience,the following is a list of local hotels. This is a non-inclusive, non-endorsement listing.
4 Bears Casino & Lodge, 202 Frontage Rd., New Town, ND 58763, (800) 294-5454Little Missouri Inn & Suites New Town, 950 Eagle Dr., New Town, ND 58763, (701) 6274488Van Hook Territorial Inn, 8226 39th St., New Town, ND 58763, (701) 627-2500TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT STIPENDS:Travel expense reimbursement stipends are available for individuals who are working on Tribal landswithin the Great Plains Indian Health Service Area and who attend the entire training event. Prior totraveling to the training event, preliminary applications for proposed travel expense reimbursementstipends will be considered for funding by ITCA. Preliminary applications will be considered on afirst-come first-served basis and will be subject to funding availability. Preliminary applicationsshall include proposed travel expenses that meet the federal government GSA rates. The maximumper diem rate for New Town, North Dakota for the period of this event, is 123 for lodging and 69for meals and incidentals. According to federal guidelines, local residents traveling less than fiftymiles one-way are eligible only for mileage reimbursement costs for use of privately-ownedautomobiles at the rate of 0.535 per mile.Please follow the steps below if you are interested in receiving a travel expense reimbursementstipend.1. Submit a completed Preliminary Application for Travel Reimbursement Stipend to ITCA beforetraveling to the training course. The form must include the signature of the attendee’s supervisor.The Preliminary Application Form is available upon request.2. Applicants that are approved by ITCA will receive written notice stating the level of fundingavailable for their travel reimbursement stipend.3. Following travel, the traveler must submit a complete Final Travel Expense ReimbursementClaims Form with attached receipts.For additional information, please contact the ITCA Tribal Water Department staff at (602) 2584822.Please Note: Photographs taken by ITCA staff at training/meeting events may be used in ITCApublications including, but not limited to, ITCA’s website, publications and social media. If you donot consent to have your photograph published, please notify ITCA staff at the training/meetingevent.
REGISTRATIONFORMWATER DISTRIBUTION – LEVEL 1TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR WATER OPERATORSAugust 21-25, 2017New Town, North Dakota(Please Print Clearly)Name:(First)(Last)Title/Position:Tribal Utility/Organization:Business Address:(Mailing)(Street/P.O. Box)(City)(State)(Zip Code)Telephone Number: ( ) - Fax Number: ( ) -E-mail Address:Will attendee be requesting a travel expense reimbursement stipend?Will attendee be taking the operator certification exam? YES YES NO NO Yes, I do plan on attending the Water Distribution – Level 1 Training Course being held at the MHA & TEROEnergy Complex, which is located at 305 4th St. N., New Town, North Dakota 58763. Yes, I understand that if accepted into this training course, ITCA will send me written confirmation of a reservedclass seat. Yes, I understand that if I plan to take the Water Distribution – Level 1 operator certification exam, Imust submit a complete ITCA Application for New (Drinking Water) Certification. I understand that priorapproval from ITCA is required to be admitted into the certification exam session. Yes, I understand that I am responsible for making my own travel and lodging arrangements. Yes, I understand the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any trainingevent due to lack of enrollment or funds.Please complete this registration form and return by mail, email or fax by Wednesday, August 16, 2017, to thefollowing:Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.TRIBAL WATER DEPARTMENT2214 N. Central Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85004quannee.oosahwe@itcaonline.com or antonio.yazzie@itcaonline.comTelephone: (602) 258-4822Fax: (602) 258-4825Please Note: Photographs taken by ITCA staff at training/meeting events may be used in ITCA publicationsincluding, but not limited to, ITCA’s website, publications and social media. If you do not consent to have yourphotograph published, please notify ITCA staff at the training/meeting.
The training course will be hosted by Fort Berthold Rural Waterand will be held at the MHA & TERO Energy Complexwhich is located at , 305 4th St. N., New Town, North Dakota 58763. The phone number to the MHA & TERO Energy Complex is (701) 627-6100. DATES & TIMES:
