The topics included in the Grade 1 Certification class and manual are listed below.

Manual Dedication: The Grade 1 Manual is dedicated to those authors in Florida that had the inspiration, the wisdom, and the will to develop a Pretreatment Certification Program. Without their dedication this certification would have been impossible for North Carolina. We are truly thankful to follow in your steps.

Grade 1 — 4th Edition

• Chapter 1 – Pretreatment Program History

• Chapter 2 – Program Communication and Relationships

• Chapter 3 – Safety Survival, Traffic Safety, Confined Space ,Chemical Hazards, Pathogens and Physical Hazards

• Chapter 4 – Wastewater Collections and Grease Control Program

• Chapter 5 – Wastewater Treatment, Preliminary & Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, Disinfection, Tertiary & Nutrient Treatment and Process Math

• Chapter 6 – Significant Industrial Users

• Chapter 7 – Sampling Introduction, Sampling Preparation, Wastewater Sampling Event, Sampling for Specific Pollutants, Field Analysis & Calibration,Custody and Documentation

• Chapter 8 – Flow Monitoring and Sampling Equipment

• Chapter 9 – Troubleshooting

• Chapter 10 – Sampling Practices