7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
2026 Western Collection & Distribution School
The objective of the school is to review the basic concepts in the proper operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The curriculum provides information to help participants prepare for the mandatory certification exams in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection.
This school includes courses for Water Distribution (C, B, & A), Wastewater Collection (I, II, III, IV), Trenching/Shoring, and Basic Confined Space Entry Operation.
Exclusive to this school, the Basic Confined Space Entry Operation course features a confined space mobile trailer. Mock confined space entry exercises allow utility operators to apply their lecture training and practice proper procedures using real equipment in realistic environments.
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Dates
August 31, 2026: Basic Confined Space Entry |
Location
Foothills Higher Education Center |
School Schedule
All classes will have specific tracks of sessions to attend throughout the morning and afternoon. Final class schedules will be provided one week before the school. NC One Water does not provide breakfast on any school days, and dinner only on Wednesday at the Student Banquet. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.
| Time | Monday, August 31 |
Tuesday, September 1 |
Wednesday, September 2 |
Thursday, September 3 |
Friday, September 4 |
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| 7:00 AM | Check-In | Check-In | Check-In | — | — |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Basic Confined Space Entry Operation | Trenching / Shoring | Distribution C, B, A Collection I, II, III, IV |
Distribution C, B, A Collection I, II, III, IV |
Distribution C, B, A Collection I, II, III, IV |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch (provided) 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch (provided)Vendor Showcase 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
Lunch (provided) 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
School Closes at 12:00 PM Lunch NOT Provided |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Basic Confined Space Entry Operation | Trenching / Shoring | Distribution C, B, A Collection I, II, III, IV |
Distribution C, B, A Collection I, II, III, IV |
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| 4:00 PM | Course Ends | Course Ends | Classes End | Classes End | — |
Pricing & Registration
| Course | Early Now – July 1 |
Standard July 2 – August 17 |
Late After August 17 |
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| Member | Utility Member | Non-Member | Member | Utility Member | Non-Member | Member | Utility Member | Non-Member | |
| Collections I–IV | $360.50 | $383.00 | $405.50 | $405.50 | $428.00 | $450.50 | $450.50 | $473.00 | $495.50 |
| Distribution C–A | $387.00 | $409.50 | $432.00 | $432.00 | $454.50 | $477.00 | $477.00 | $499.50 | $522.00 |
| Trenching / Shoring | $168.00 | $190.50 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $235.50 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $280.50 | $303.00 |
| Basic Confined Space Entry | $204.00 | $226.50 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $271.50 | $294.00 | $294.00 | $316.50 | $339.00 |
August 17, 2026: Online registration ends and registrations are no longer eligible for refunds.
Courses (Click to expand)
Basic Confined Space Entry Operation
Monday, August 31, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (1 Day Course, lunch provided)
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
| Plan, develop, and safely employ confined space entry measures in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146. | |
| Define the terms and general requirements of Confined Space Operations in accordance with OSHA. | |
| Identify the hazards related to the entry of permitted confined spaces. | |
| Defined the duties and responsibilities of critical personnel involved in confined space operations. | |
| Understand the proper inspection, care and employment of related confined space equipment. |
Excavation, Trenching and Shoring Operations
Tuesday, September 1, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (1 Day Course, lunch provided)
Note: Operators applying to sit for a Distribution C state exam must take and pass a Shoring Course prior to their exam application.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
| Plan, develop, and safely employ excavation, trenching, and shoring measures in accordance with 29 CFR, 1926, Subpart P - Excavations. | |
| Define the terms and general requirements of trenching and excavation safety in accordance with OSHA. | |
| Identify the hazards related to excavations and the appropriate protective systems based on factors like soil classification, depth, and weather conditions. |
Certification School: Distribution C, B, A
Wednesday, September 2 – Friday, September 4 (2.5 Day Courses, lunches provided)
The Certification School Courses for Distribution Grade C, Grade B, or Grade A assist operators in preparing for their state Water Distribution certification exam. Courses include a Needs-to-Know Manual, a Math Formula Sheet & Review Guide, and a digital copy of all Course Presentations.
Certification School: Collections 1, 2, 3, 4
Wednesday, September 2 – Friday, September 4 (2.5 Day Courses, lunches provided)
The Certification School Courses for Collections Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, or Grade 4 assist operators in preparing for their state Wastewater Collection certification exam. Courses include a Needs-to-Know Manual, a Math Formula Sheet & Review Guide, and a digital copy of all Course Presentations.
What's Included (Click to expand)
All Courses
| School notebook, including the Course Needs-to-Know Manuals | |
| Math Formula Sheet & Review Guide | |
| Digital links to all class presentations in PDF format | |
| USB drive containing all class presentations in PDF format |
Trenching / Shoring
| Excavation Trenching & Shoring Operations Booklet |
Basic Confined Space
| Basic Confined Space Entry Operations Booklet |
Optional Printed Binder (Click to expand)
All students receive a web link with school presentations in PDF format one week before the school and a USB drive of the presentations on-site. Students may print materials themselves if desired.
NC One Water can provide a printed binder of class presentations in advance for $150 per binder. Binders are available for Collection / Distribution courses only and are not required for registration. Select the "Optional Presentation Binder Add-On" on the registration page when completing enrollment.
Recommended Textbooks (Click to expand)
Our review schools do not work directly out of these textbooks, and they are not required to take our courses. We recommend them as fundamental training resources prior to the review school and before sitting for the state exam.
Distribution C, B, A
| WSO Water Distribution AWWA (1st Edition), Grades 1 & 2 | |
| WSO Water Distribution AWWA (1st Edition), Grades 3 & 4 |
Collections I–IV
| Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. 1, 8th Edition | |
| Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. 2, 8th Edition |
CEU / PDH Hours (Click to expand)
Basic Confined Space Entry Operations
| Water Treatment / Distribution / Cross Connection & Backflow Operators: Approved by NCWTFOCB for 6.0 PGH (CEUs). Course ID: 208676 | |
| Wastewater Operators: Approved by WPCSOCC for 6.0 CEUs. Course ID: CE02221902 | |
| Professional Engineers: Approved for 6.0 PDHs | |
| Maintenance Technicians: Approved for 6.0 contact hours |
Excavation Trenching & Shoring Operations
| Wastewater Operators: Approved by WPCSOCC for 6.0 CEUs. Course ID: CE01310102 | |
| Water Treatment / Distribution / Cross Connection & Backflow Operators: Approved by NCWTFOCB for 6.0 PGH (CEUs). Course ID: 091349 |
Distribution C, B, A
Approved for 18.0 contact hours (NCWTFOCB).
| C-Distribution Course ID: 091347 | |
| B-Distribution Course ID: 091345 | |
| A-Distribution Course ID: 091343 |
Collections I, II, III, IV
Approved for 17.0 contact hours (NCWTFOCB).
| Collection 1 Course ID: BE03241401 | |
| Collection 2 Course ID: BE03241402 | |
| Collection 3 Course ID: BE03241404 | |
| Collection 4 Course ID: BE03241403 |
Attendance Policy:
| Students are expected to attend 100% of the classes. | |
| Emergency work absences may be allowed with supervisor's permission. Contact NC One Water staff in the registration area or headquarters room to report an absence. Absences must not total more than 20% of the course contact hours. | |
| Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion. | |
| No refunds will be provided to students who fail to meet the attendance requirements. |
Lodging (Click to expand)
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Morganton Historic Downtown
400 N Green St, Morganton, NC 28655
Last Day to Book: Friday, July 31, 2026
Refunds & Substitutions (Click to expand)
| August 7, 2026: Binder sales are no longer eligible for refunds. | |
| August 17, 2026: Online registration ends and registrations are no longer eligible for refunds. |
Refunds using the original payment method are available if NC One Water is notified prior to the refund deadline. All refunds will be issued minus a $50 administrative fee. Refunds for event registrations may not be processed until the conclusion of the event. Where applicable, registrants may apply the payment as a credit toward another event or substitute a registrant if the request is made before the refund deadline.
If the cancellation is received after the deadline, no refund will be issued, but a substitute registrant may be requested. We accept substitutions up to the start time of the event.
For questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org
Foothills Higher Education Center
2128 S Sterling St.
Morganton, NC 28655
UNITED STATES
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(phone: 919-784-9030)
| 8/31/2026 - 9/4/2026 |    |