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Benefits shown employee training budgets for most water and wastewater utilities are tighter than ever. Web-based operator certification and license renewal training provides employers and their employees the flexibility to take training courses at their own pace, without the hassle and cost of attending live classes. Studies show online training can be as effective as—or even more effective than—live classroom instruction, correspondence or CD-ROM based courses. Plus, online training is more convenient, less expensive and easier to manage. INDUSTRY STUDIES HAVE No Travel Cost Easy To Use Water and wastewater utilities can save a significant amount of money using eLearning versus having employees travel great distances in order to attend instructor-led classroom training. Just think of the time and money that can be saved without the expense of a hotel and meals, and the increased productivity of your employee as a result of saved time. Our eLearning courseware is very user-friendly and is designed to keep the attention of the student through the use of charts, graphs and other interactive technology. Convenience Of Anytime, Anywhere Training Students can access eLearning courses at home or office, day or night. All that is required is a computer with a 56k or better Internet connection. Self-Paced Lessons Students move through the eLearning courses at their own pace. A quiz at the end of most modules reinforces the student’s knowledge of the subject matter. Students who master 70 percent of the material in each module will advance to the next. Variety Of Courses Available Water and wastewater operators registering for eLearning courses will have a menu of courses to choose from. We are constantly adding and updating courseware to reflect changing industry needs and regulations. Automated Course Tracking Automated tracking of student progress and completion of classes is easy to access and manage. Information is readily available to the student or employers and customized reports can be printed. For more information on VRWA’s eLearning Beneﬁts, visit www.vrwa.org. www.vrwa.org 43 http://www.vrwa.org http://www.vrwa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Streamline - Spring 2013

From the President
From the Executive Director
What If?
Stormwater Management
Soapbox Farewell
Water and Wastewater Certifi cation Exam Test Taking Tips
Past 25 Years of VRWA
Proactive vs. Reactive
Asset Management and Drought Management
Is the Tank Contaminating the Water?
Committed to the Future of Rural Communities
Standard Operating Procedure For Leak Detection Using the Pressure Hold Method
The Virginia RATES Program is at Your Service
Ergs, Joules and Other Stuff
Employee Introductions
VRWA 25th Annual Exposition Agenda
Wastewater Math
eLearning Benefits
Do You Know What Your VRWA Benefi ts Are?
Membership Application
Throwing My Loop
VRWA Mailbag
Welcoming New Members
Training Calendar
Board Of Directors
VRWA Committees
Index To Advertisers/Ad.com

Streamline - Spring 2013