We’re excited to offer a variety of training packages on OWEN to help the laboratory community and AWT operators enhance their knowledge of microscopic examination of activated sludge and biological nutrient removal. With these tailored packages, you can choose the level of training that best suits your needs and earn valuable CWEA certification hours. Whether you choose a 2-, 4-, or 6-class package, each option is packed with practical knowledge to help you excel in your role.
Available bundle packages:
6-Class Package:
A complete guide to microscopic analysis and biological nutrient removal Introduction to the Microscopic Examination of Activated Sludge:
- Introduction to the Microscopic Examination of Activated Sludge
- Analyzing Your Floc
- Filamentous Bacteria and Your Process
- Interpreting Protozoa and Metazoa
- Biological Nitrogen Removal
- Biological Phosphorus Removal
4-Class Package:
Comprehensive overview of microscopic techniques for sludge analysis:
- Introduction to the Microscopic Examination of Activated Sludge
- Analyzing Your Floc
- Filamentous Bacteria and Your Process
- Interpreting Protozoa and Metazoa
2-Class Package:
Focus on Biological Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal:
- Biological Nitrogen Removal at Water Resource Recovery Facilities
- Biological Phosphorus Removal
Benefits
- Earn up to 7.2 contact hours for both Laboratory and AWTO certifications.
- Benefit from the 39 years of industry experience and specialized knowledge of Ron Trygar, a senior training specialist and recognized subject matter expert. His engaging teaching style and hands-on knowledge will enhance your learning.
- The classes are curated in a logical sequence, building foundational knowledge and advancing to complex topics like Biological Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal, allowing you to progress with clarity and confidence.
- Gain immediate access to all course content and resources, so you can learn at your pace and revisit materials anytime without waiting for individual releases.
- The focused course topics (e.g., floc analysis, filamentous bacteria, protozoa, and metazoa interpretation) provide specific skills to improve real-world wastewater treatment processes, equipping you with actionable insights.
Meet the Speaker
Ron Trygar, CET, Senior Training Specialist at University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center
Ron Trygar has been in the wastewater treatment industry for more than 39 years, and he is the Senior Training Specialist at the University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center in Gainesville, Florida. Ron has over 25 years of training experience, and he is passionate about teaching wastewater treatment courses, specifically the microscopic examination of activated sludge. Ron has spent many hours observing the biomass from his own treatment plants as well as samples sent to him from treatment plants around the Southeastern US, and he is considered a subject matter expert by his peers in Florida. Ron is certified in Florida as a Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Class B Drinking Water Plant Operator and holds a certification through the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) as a Membrane Treatment Plant Operator. In his free time, Ron enjoys fishing, swimming and diving along Florida’s marine coastline, fixing cars and stuff in his workshop, reading and spending time with his wife Rochelle.
6-Class Training Package
CWEA MEMBER RATE
($129 non-members)
4-Class Training Package
CWEA MEMBER RATE
($99 non-members)
2-Class Training Package
CWEA MEMBER RATE
($59 non-members)
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Once purchased, OWEN on demand content is available for 90 days.
