2026 Central Collection & Distribution School
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 Export to Your Calendar 3/10/2026 to 3/13/2026
When: Shoring: 3/10 | Collections & Distribution: 3/11 - 3/13
Where: McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St
Raleigh, North Carolina  27606
United States
Contact: Ben Tillman
BTillman@nconewater.org



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2026 Central Collection and 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 will provide information that should be helpful in preparing a participant for the mandatory certification exams in Water Distribution, Backflow, and Wastewater Collection.

 

This school includes courses for Water Distribution (C, B, & A) & Shoring, Wastewater Collection (I, II, III, and IV), Backflow Prevention/Cross-Connection Control, Meter Technician, and Basic Confined Space Entry Operation. View the other courses available in this school HERE.

 

School Schedule

 

 

Tuesday, March 10th

Wednesday, March 11th

Thursday, March 12th

Friday, March 13th

7:00am

Check-In

Check-In

Check-In

Check-In

8:00am

Shoring

Distributions A, B, C

Collections I, II, III, IV

Distributions A, B, C

Collections I, II, III, IV

Distributions A, B, C

Collections I, II, III, IV

9:00am

10:00am

11:00am

12:00pm

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:00-1:00)

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:00-1:30)

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:00-1:00)

School Closes at 12:00PM
Lunch NOT Provided

1:00pm

Shoring

Distributions A, B, C

Collections I, II, III, IV

2:00pm

Distributions A, B, C

Collections I, II, III, IV

 

3:00pm

4:00pm

 

School Closes at 4:00

School Closes at 4:30

School Closes at 4:00

All course classes will be held at the McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, North Carolina. Each grade/level (e.g., Collections II) will have specific “tracks” of sessions to attend throughout the morning and afternoon. Final class schedules will be provided one week before school. Please note that NC One Water does NOT offer breakfast or dinner on any school days. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.

Registration for an NC One Water School course does NOT include registration for the formal operator exam. Please see the NC DEQ website for more information on the Drinking Water Operator exam and Wastewater Operator exam.

 

Pricing & Registration

SHORING IS REQUIRED TO SIT FOR THE C-DISTRIBUTION EXAM.


 EARLY
NOW – January 9th

STANDARD
January 10th – February 25th

LATE
After February 25th

CLASS

Member

 Utility Member

 Non-Member

Member

Utility Member

Non-Member

Member

Utility Member

Non-Member

 Collections 1- 4  $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

Shoring

$168.00

$190.50

$213.00

$213.00

$235.50

$258.00

$258.00

$280.50

$303.00

 

Register NOW!

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Course Materials (click to expand)

 

NC One Water Provides the Following for 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 containing all Class Presentations in PDF Format

 

NC One Water Provides the Following for Shoring:

  • Excavation Trenching & Shoring Operations Booklet

 

Recommended Textbooks (click to expand)

 

Please note that our review schools do not work directly out of these textbooks, and they are not required to take our courses. We recommend these textbooks as fundamental training resources prior to taking the review school and before sitting for the state exam.

Distribution C,B,A

o   WSO Water Distribution AWWA (1st Edition), Grades 1 & 2

o   WSO Water Distribution AWWA (1st Edition), Grades 3 & 4

Collections I - IV

o   Operation And Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. 1, 8th Edition

o   Operation And Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. 2, 8th Edition

 

OPTIONAL Binders (click to expand)

 

All students will receive a web link with the school presentations in PDF format sent one week before the school begins, and students may print them on their own if desired. Students will also receive a USB drive of the presentations on-site at the school.

NC1W can provide a printed binder of class presentations IN ADVANCE for $150 per binder. Please note that binders are not a required part of registration.

See the “Optional Presentation Binder Add-On” on the registration page when completing enrollment. Binder orders must be pre-purchased by February 9th, 2026.

 

CEU Hours ( click to expand)

 

Distribution C, B, and A

Approved for 18.0 contact hours for continuing education credits for water operators by the NCWTFOCB. Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion. See below for course IDs:

  • C-Distribution NCWTFOCB Course ID: 091347 SHORING IS REQUIRED TO SIT FOR YOUR C-DISTRIBUTION EXAM.
  • B-Distribution NCWTFOCB Course ID: 091345  
  • A-Distribution NCWTFOCB Course ID: 091343

 

Excavation Trenching and Shoring Operations Class
SHORING IS REQUIRED TO SIT FOR YOUR C-DISTRIBUTION EXAM.

Wastewater Operators: This seminar is approved by the WPCSOCC for 6.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). Students must be present for entire class to receive a Certificate of Completion. Course ID: CE01310102

Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This seminar is approved by the NCWTFOCB for 6.0 professional growth hours (PGH) for continuing education (CEUs). Students must be present for entire class to receive a Certificate of Completion. Course ID: 091349.

Collections I, II, III, and IV

Approved for 17.0 contact hours for continuing education credits for water operators by the NCWTFOCB. Students who miss 20% or more of classes will not receive a Certificate of Completion. See below for course IDs:

  • Collection 1 NCWPCSOCC Course ID: BE03241401    
  • Collection 2 NCWPCSOCC Course ID: BE03241402  
  • Collection 3 NCWPCSOCC Course ID: BE03241404  
  • Collection 4 NCWPCSOCC Course ID: BE03241403

 

Excavation Trenching and Shoring Operations Class
SHORING IS REQUIRED TO SIT FOR YOUR C-DISTRIBUTION EXAM.

Wastewater Operators: This seminar is approved by the WPCSOCC for 6.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). Students must be present for entire class to receive a Certificate of Completion. Course ID: CE01310102

Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This seminar is approved by the NCWTFOCB for 6.0 professional growth hours (PGH) for continuing education (CEUs). Students must be present for entire class to receive a Certificate of Completion. Course ID: 091349.

 

Lodging (click to expand)

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Cary

  • Last Day to Book:
  • $ USD per night
  • Link

TownePlace Suite Raleigh - University Area

 

Holiday Inn Express Suites - SW NC State

 

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: NC One Water does not solicit outside help to book rooms for attendees or exhibitors. All bookings should go through the hotels directly.

 

Questions or Need Assistance?

Please contact Ben Tillman at BTillman@nconewater.org with any questions or concerns. 

For questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org 

 

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