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Concrete Tanks Education and Training

Learn about concrete tank installation, maintenance and repair
By Leah Kuriluk Many jobs in wastewater treatment, water storage and plumbing industries require you to learn about custom and precast concrete tanks. Some agricultural jobs will also require you to know about specific kinds of concrete tanks, like concrete livestock water tanks and underground concrete water tanks. Other industries sometimes use concrete tanks to store liquids or as part of their water system.
 

Depending on what type of job you're seeking, you may need to know just concrete tank basics, or specific procedures and safety information, along with installation and repair training. If you're thinking about getting concrete tanks education and training, consider the following:

1. Take classes on wastewater treatment or water storage to understand the role concrete tanks play in each industry.
2. Go to concrete tank industry events to learn about emerging technologies and new products.
3. Learn more about concrete tanks online.
   

Enroll in classes to learn about how concrete tanks are used in your industry

Most water treatment and septic system classes cover the construction and installation of concrete tanks, and detail how they are used in the industry. Taking a class specializing in wastewater treatment will usually teach you how to install, maintain and repair concrete septic tanks, while classes focusing on water conservation and care will teach you about concrete water storage tanks.
Try: Take a class covering the use of concrete tanks in water treatment or wastewater pump industries from the Green Mountain Water Environment Association, or check out the University of West Alabama Onsite Wastewater Association Training Center.

Continue your concrete tank education by attending industry events

Concrete tank suppliers, manufacturers and installers all get together to attend industry events like trade shows, conferences and workshops. This allows you to learn more about products and technological advances while scoping out new products by each concrete tank manufacturer. Often, you can find educational information and training events on concrete tanks at shows hosted by the wastewater industry and water storage industries.
Try: Check out information from DYK at one of their events, or attend The Precast Show, the industry's largest precast concrete tank show.

Learn more about concrete water tanks with online resources

You can find out more information on custom concrete tanks and learn how to build them using online resources. If you're looking for information on specific types of concrete tanks, or looking to use a concrete tank for an unusual purpose, the Internet can help educate you on construction techniques and customizable features. You can also find information that might not have been covered in concrete tank classes or workshops online.
Try: Learn how to construct a concrete tank by reading this guide from the University of Missouri Extension, or check out this free e-book called Ferrocement Tank Construction.

• You can also learn about concrete tanks by taking on an apprenticeship with a plumber. This method of training works best if you apprentice in an area with a lot of septic tank, water conservation or well use, allowing you hands-on experience with concrete septic tanks and water tanks.