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Course information

General CEC information

CECs are awarded in one-hour increments, with one hour defined as educational content containing a minimum of 60 minutes without rounding. Topics not counted toward course length are registration, introductions, wrap-up, conclusion, questions and answers sessions, quizzes/exams for in-person courses, and breaks/lunch. If a previously approved course’s content, length, and/or delivery method needs to be changed, contact EGLE-WRD-OpCert@Michigan.gov for reevaluation or CEC approval will not be valid.

Continuing education categories

Technical: Training that relates to skills and knowledge of the science, engineering, or specific applications of operation and/or maintenance of a sewerage system. Technical training may include, but is not limited to, applied math; applied hydraulics; chemistry; the installation, maintenance, and repair of system components; process control; electricity and electrical maintenance; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and control systems.

Managerial: Training in the skills and knowledge relevant to the supervision or administration of a system. Managerial training may include, but is not limited to, public relations, employee relations, organizational skills, budgeting and rate setting, asset management, risk assessment and management, written and verbal communications, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Other: Certain important and beneficial courses are not determined to be technical or managerial. Such training may include, but is not limited to, computer applications, tours of wastewater plants or commercial facilities, wastewater related safety, exhibits and trade shows, organizational memberships, and training events with a changing agenda that are not specifically technical or managerial in nature.