Wastewater operator continuing education

Maintenance That Finds Faults, Not Just Grease

Counts in South Carolina (no pre-approval required)

Just greasing pumps and motors can miss early signs of trouble, leading to unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs. This hour shows how to spot hidden faults using testing tools and proper valve care, so you can keep equipment running smoothly and avoid failures.

Course summary, as it appears on your certificate

To enhance wastewater operators' understanding of comprehensive maintenance practices that detect underlying faults in pumps and motors, moving beyond basic greasing to include condition monitoring, measurement, and correct valve and motor care to improve efficiency and prevent failures.

Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher

Credit awarded: 1 hour — Technical

The South Carolina course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

Reviewed by: Robert Risley, Class 1 Wastewater Operator — reviewed November 2026

AquaCert does not mark its own homework: a licensed operator reviews the content and the course cannot be sold while that review is out of date.

One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what South Carolina records against your renewal.

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What's included

• ✓ Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
• ✓ Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
• ✓ An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
• ✓ Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard