FSW 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 (FSW) Corporate Training Center is offering five Florida Department of Environmental Protection certified classes and certificate programs this spring at the FSW 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
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 FSW Corporate Training Center at 239-405-8467 or email Corporate.Training@fsw.edu.
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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.
Last Updated: January 25, 2021
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