Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Environmental Resources Training Center

Our Training Center In 1977, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) designated the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) as the Illinois center for the continuing education of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems. In 1983-1984, the IEPA additionally designated ERTC to train Illinois licensed plumbers and Illinois certified water operators to become certified Cross-Connection Control Device Inspectors. At ERTC, our mission is to equip students with the job skills and resources needed to thrive in this industry, thereby creating a competent workforce. Our training center is specifically designed to accommodate your unique needs. We offer specialized courses for both entry-level personnel who are preparing for a career in drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, and those already employed in such systems seeking additional education to upgrade job skills, obtain advanced certification levels, and prepare for more responsible positions. In addition, ERTC offers courses for licensed plumbers in cross-connection control or backflow prevention. Upon completion, participants are awarded continuing education units (CEUs) by the University and receive education credits applicable to official certification as drinking water or wastewater treatment system operators or in cross connection control under requirements administered by the IEPA.