Wastewater Treatment 1

When:
30/04/2018 – 04/05/2018 all-day
2018-04-30T00:00:00-07:00
2018-05-05T00:00:00-07:00
Where:
Douglas College
700 Royal Ave
New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5
Canada
Cost:
$1019 - Non Member
Contact:
Cayley Coulbourn
604-433-4389

Wastewater Treatment 1

Course Overview

Wastewater Treatment 1 is the first of three courses that make up the BCWWA Wastewater Treatment Program. This initial course introduces operators to key concepts in the field of wastewater treatment, and provides operators with the basic knowledge of wastewater treatment plant components and treatment methods used with varying degrees of complexity.

You should take this course if you are:

  • Wanting to understand more, or entering into a role where you will be dealing with the treatment of wastewater.
  • In a role that requires an understanding of how wastewater treatment processes work, or maintaining a facility classified as a wastewater treatment (WWT1) facility.
  • An operator who wishes to prepare for level 1 EOCP certification, or that wants to earn CEU credits that can be applied to water or wastewater systems continuing education requirements

Learning Objectives

Upon completing Wastewater Treatment 1, you will be able to:

  • Evaluate physical characteristics of a waste stream including colour, flow, odour, temperature, etc.
  • Perform related security, safety and administrative procedures involving chemical hazards, personal protective equipment, general health and safety procedures, and emergency preparedness.
  • Evaluate and maintain related equipment including preventative and corrective maintenance and equipment evaluation.
  • Operate equipment including hydraulics, pumps, valves, etc.
  • Understand how domestic water systems impact wastewater treatment.
  • Understand the metric system, measurements and solving equations.

Certification Information

CEUs

This course provides:

  • 2.4 core CEUs for small wastewater systems and wastewater treatment (SWWS & WWT) EOCP certifications.
  • Related CEUs for small water systems, wastewater collection, water distribution, and water treatment (SWS, WWC, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.

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