Central Carolina Technical College and the South Carolina Environmental Training Center are dedicated to providing quality training and technical assistance to environmental professionals across the state. We deliver training on campus, online, and onsite to meet the needs of operators and their facilities. Our programs are developed to provide operators with access to the latest technologies and educational services in the water and wastewater industry. Our staff works with utilities, municipalities, and industry to explore, develop, and deliver training that prepares operators for state certification examinations, provides opportunities to maintain continuing education requirements, and offers programs to enhance the skills of operators.
SCETC Courses
Biological Wastewater
Review courses are intended for wastewater operators desiring to earn continuing education credit to maintain their operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam.
Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Location | Price |
| Mon, Tues | March 31 – April 1, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | 12 | AMTTC | $475.00 |
| Mon, Tues | Jun. 16 – 17, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | 12 | AMTTC | $475.00 |
Short Schools are intensive training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators of wastewater treatment facilities who are preparing for the state certification exam. ABC Need-to-Know criteria for operators are used as the topical outline for each Short School, and Sacramento Manuals are used as reference texts. Handouts, videos, demonstrations and practice tests are utilized in the training program.
Sacramento Manuals are reference texts for all Short Schools, as well as one reference for the S.C. state certification (ABC) exams. Manuals are included in the tuition for “D” & “B” level courses. Students are asked to bring the manuals for all other level courses. Additional manuals are available for purchase through the SCETC.
Call (803) 778-6656. Please bring a calculator to class.
| Days | Dates | Level | Time | Hours | Price |
| Mon – Thurs | Sep. 9-12, 2024 | D | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $799.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Sep. 9-12, 2024 | C | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $650.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Dec. 9-12, 2024 | B | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $799.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Dec. 9-12, 2024 | A | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $650.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Jan. 6-9, 2025 | D | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $799.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Jan. 6-9, 2025 | C | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $650.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Feb. 10-13, 2025 | B | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $799.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Feb. 10-13, 2025 | A | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $650.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Apr. 7-10, 2025 | D | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $799.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | Apr. 7-10, 2025 | C | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $650.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | May 12-15, 2025 | B | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $799.00 |
| Mon – Thurs | May 12-15, 2025 | A | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | 28 | $650.00 |
Math Courses
In addition to the wide range of courses and programs offered on campus and online, the South CThis 12-hour math course is beneficial for water and wastewater operators. The course involves practicing math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include a basic math review, decimal equivalents, conversions, formulas, units of measure, word problems, and calculating dosages. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. Call the SCETC at 803-778-6656 or email etc@cctech.edu if you would like to schedule this course at your facility.
| Days | Dates | Time | Hours | Location | Price |
| Wed, Thurs | April 2-3, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | 12 | AMTTC | $650 |
Online Courses
- 12-Hour Reviews
- 6-Hour Reviews
- Advanced Math for Operators
- Basic Math for Operators
- Pool & Spa Operator
- Short Schools
Operator Maintenance
Physical/Chemical Wastewater
Safety
- Chlorine Safety
- Confined Space Entry
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- HAZMAT-RCRA-DOT
- HAZMAT-RCRA
- 8 hour HAZWOPER
- 24 hour HAZWOPER
- 40 hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA General Industry (10 hour)
- OSHA General Industry (30 hour)
- Safety for Treatment Plant Operators
- Trenching & Shoring Competent Person Training
Water Distribution
Water Treatment
Well Driller
Customized Training
Customized Training
In addition to the wide range of courses and programs offered on campus and online, the South Carolina Environmental Training Center (SCETC) is able to provide customized and site-specific courses to utilities and industries across the state. All customized courses are designed in consultation with the client to include:
- Expert instructors
- Cost-effective training
- Reduction in operator expenses & travel time
- Customized training
- Regulations/standards
- Flexible delivery times (all schedules/shifts)
“We appreciate the skill, dedication, and commitment that the instructors bring to the classroom to make the training enjoyable and effective. They have been very flexible to work with us, and the training has been very cost-effective for the number of operators we have completing it.”
– Rita Joiner, PBi Performance Products, Inc.
PathWAY Youth Apprenticeships
The South Carolina Environmental Training Center recognizes the need to recruit young people into the industry. South Carolina is experiencing a shortage of licensed water and wastewater professionals. This shortage will develop into a crisis if action is not taken immediately to recruit younger operators.
What is Pathway?
This is a unique program for high school students to learn more about the water and wastewater industry and gain handson experience before they graduate. Central Carolina Technical College’s PathWAY – Water Apprenticeships for Youth – combines college credit courses and an opportunity for high school students to work at a local utility and be registered in a US Department of Labor Youth Apprenticeship program.
Water and wastewater dual enrollment programs at CCTC are an opportunity for high school students to take online college courses and high school courses at the same time. The college credits could count toward both high school graduation and college.
Youth Apprenticeships are registered through the Department of Labor and are a rigorous program for high school students that combine job related education with mentored on-the-job learning.
Responsibilities
High School Students will:
- Enroll in CCTC’s Operator Certificate dual enrollment program
- Be registered as a Plant Operator Youth Apprentice
- Work at a local utility for hands-on experience
Local Utility will:
- Pay students for their work
- Mentor the student
- Be responsible for on-the-job training
SC Environmental Training Center will:
- Sponsor the apprecnticehsip through the USDOL
- Cover the student’s insurance
- Be responsible for job related education
- Work with students and utilities to ensure program value
Environmental Certification Board
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) recommend the South Carolina Environmental Training Center (SCETC) for training to help prepare operators for state certification exams and continuing education units for water and wastewater training.
Operators are required to obtain at least 12 hours of continuing education over a two-year period or take and pass an exam. This period begins on July 1st of an odd year and ends June 30th two years later – also an odd year. Operators may use the same hours to cover more than one certification if the subject is relevant to both/all areas. Operators must maintain their own records for continuing education credit. Visit LLR’s website for additional information. http://www.llr.sc.gov/env/
Operator Exam Information
Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) offers standardized and client-customized certification exams. South Carolina exams include the categories of water treatment, water distribution, biological wastewater and physical/chemical wastewater. ABC offers valuable examination resources for operators preparing for an exam. Visit ABC’s website to learn more about the following resources. http://www.abccert.org/
- Formula Sheets – ABC Formula/Conversion Tables are provided during the examination and should be used to solve exam calculations.
- Sample Exam Questions – Get a feel for the exam with sample questions. While you will not find questions directly from an exam, they will
help you familiarize yourself with a certification exam. - Need-to-Know Criteria – Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams and are a
valuable preparation tool. - Computerized Examination Help – View the features of the computerized exam software.
Before an operator is allowed to sit for a Biological Wastewater, Physical/Chemical Wastewater, Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Bottled Water or Well Driller examination they must be approved by the South Carolina Environmental Certification Board. Applications for operator certification are available on LLR’s website. The South Carolina environmental certification examinations are administered by PSI. The exams are given on a computer at over 300 locations throughout the United States. In South Carolina, exam facilities are located in Columbia, Spartanburg, Florence, Greenville, Beaufort, Myrtle Beach and Charleston. A current listing of PSI Assessment Centers, including addresses and driving directions, may be viewed at the PSI’s website located at www.schedule.psiexams.com. The examinations are administered by appointment only; Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for an exam go to www.schedule.psiexams.com or call 833-256-1420.
Registration Information
Registration Information
Course registrations are taken on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Class sizes are limited, and it is recommended that students register at least one month in advance. Courses with low enrollment are subject to cancellation prior to class start date. In the vent of cancellation, students will be notified and the tuition refunded.
- Payment must accompany registration.
- When using a credit card for payment, registration forms may be faxed or emailed: please include card expiration date and security code. If card is declined, alternate form of payment is necessary; STUDENT IS NOT REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
- Registration form MUST include student’s date of birth and Social Security Number.
- Certificates will be given for each course; duplicates may be purchased for $10 each.
Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued for all courses cancelled by Central Carolina Technical College. Registrations cancelled before the cutoff date, ten (10) working days before the scheduled training, will be assessed a 20% administrative fee. There will be no refund for a cancellation less than ten (10) working days prior to the start date.
Registration
You may register by printing and completing a registration form: Registration Form (pdf). Please note that your registration is not complete until the tuition is paid.
Four easy ways to register:
MAIL the completed registration form to:
Central Carolina Technical College, SCETC
506 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, SC 29150
Please include credit card information or a check payable to Central Carolina Technical College.
FAX your registration form, with the credit card portion of the registration form completed, to SCETC: 803-774-6995.
HAND DELIVER your registration form to a staff member at:
SCETC in the AMTTC at 853 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter
EMAIL your registration form to etc@cctech.edu.
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