Wastewater Collection 2

Course Overview

This intermediate course continues the learning for operators on key concepts in the field of wastewater collection and broadens an operator’s knowledge of system fundamentals.

You should take this course if you are:

• Wanting to understand more, or move into a level 2 operator role.
• In a role that requires an in-depth understanding of how wastewater collection works, or maintaining a facility classified as a wastewater collection 2 (WWC2) facility.
• An operator who wishes to prepare for level 2 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 Collection 2, you will be able to:

• Further understand wastewater collection systems and increase your understanding of pipeline construction, pumps, survey, and layout.
• Understand the maintenance and restoration of the wastewater collection system including pipeline cleaning and system inspection and testing.
• Understand engineering principles such as design periods, flow measurements and flow variations.
• Perform certain security, safety and administrative procedures including electrical safety, how to handle sewer gases, odour control, etc.

Certification Information

• Certifications and exams are administered by the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) – please contact them for more information or to register for an exam.

CEUs

This course provides

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