The Water For People Canada, BC Committee would like to invite you to join us for our annual golf fundraiser on July 26th at the Surrey Golf Course.
All funds raised at the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will go towards supporting Water For People’s mission to create a world where everyone has access to reliable and safe drinking water. In addition to networking with other partners and friends of Water for People-Canada and playing a spectacular round of golf, you will be making a contribution to the life-changing and the life-saving work we do around the world.
To register as a sponsor online, follow this link: http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2018/wfpcanadagolfsponsor.asp. You
can also access the single participant registration page at this address, or you can register as a sponsor or participant
using the form here.
Description:
This 5-day program covers aspects of cross connection controls and backflow preventer assembly testing as published in the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is followed by the BCWWA Backflow Assembly Testers Certification. Agenda items include:
Introduction to Cross Connection Control
- Causes of backflow
- Health aspects
- Backflow incidents review
- Legal aspects
- Hazard classifications and types of hazards
- Methods of backflow control (types of backflow preventers)
- General installation requirements
- Cross connection control program basics
- Troubleshooting and repair of backflow preventers
- Theoretical and practical testing procedures for:
- Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer
- Double Check Valve Assembly
- Pressure Vacuum Breaker
- Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
- Final Exam upon successful completion provides BCWWA Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate:
- 100 multiple choice questions (requires 75 % to pass)
- Practical demonstration of ability to test valves as listed above
**NOTE: Registration for the exam is separate, please go to www.bcwwa.org to register for the exam (2 weeks prior to program)**
** Note: Upon request the course manual can be shipped in advance upon receipt of full payment. **
ENQUIRE – LEARN – APPLY
Designed by Operators for Operators
The EOCP’s first biennial Tradeshow and Conference will be held in Vancouver from the 9th to the 11th of September 2018. This event is designed by Operators for Operators – early bird registration opens on the 9th of March!
This event will provide learning opportunities for water and wastewater sector professionals on innovative solutions and new insights to foster the prudent management of water and wastewater in British Columbia and Yukon.
4th Annual Operator Training Workshop
September 26 & 27, 2018
Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre
Kamloops, BC
ICI Electrical Engineering is hosting this annual training event geared towards water and wastewater operators, staff and managers. It is our goal to provide interesting and practical training in a fun environment. This event is a great opportunity to earn EOCP credits, network and learn about new innovations, best practices and troubleshooting ideas.
Practical Training for municipal water and wastewater systems. Below are the highlights of this year’s event:
- Classroom Training presented by industry leaders and professional educators
- Instrumentation & Equipment Hands-On Sessions
- Two-day Industry Trade Show with Happy Hour on Day 1
- 1.2 CEUs (EOCP accreditation in progress)
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout
- Optional Tour and Beer Tasting at Iron Road Brewing, September 25
Registration fee is $750+tax and includes two-day training, course materials, meals throughout and entrance to the industry trade show.
Full details available at www.icieng.com
Description:
This 4.5 day course provides the fundamentals for operating and maintaining collection systems efficiently and effectively. Also included are the basics of chemistry, biology, hydraulics and math for waste water collections operators. This also serves as a prep course for the EOCP certification exam for waste water collections level I and II. Topics Include:
1) Wastewater Collection Systems – Learn the different wastewater collection systems and characteristics
2) Lift Stations – Understanding what lift stations are and their roll in wastewater collection
3) Hydraulics & Mathematics concepts for Wastewater Collections – Grasp the mathematical & hydraulic concepts that pertain to wastewater
4) Operation and Maintenance of Equipment – Understanding the basics and importance of pumps, electricity and cleaning
5) Basic Biology and Chemistry for Wastewater Collections – Learn the basic biology and chemistry that is used in wastewater collection
6) Inspecting and Testing Collection Systems – To gain the knowledge about the different procedures for inspecting and testing collection systems
** Note: Environmental Operator Certification Program Certification Exams require separate application online and are to be completed through the EOCP Customer Relationship Management System at https://crm.eocp.ca/ and to be submitted no later than 16 business days prior to the posted date of the scheduled exam.
Description:
This 5 day course offers an advanced level operator with the opportunity to prepare for certification in water treatment Level III or IV, focusing on the practical aspects of plant operations. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WT III or higher.
** Note: Environmental Operator Certification Program Certification Exams require separate application online and are to be completed through the EOCP Customer Relationship Management System at https://crm.eocp.ca/ and to be submitted no later than 16 business days prior to the posted date of the scheduled exam.
Description:
This 1 day introductory course is designed for operators with Sewer lift stations as part of their utility operation and maintenance routines. The program provides attendee’s with a thorough review of the components, operational and safety requirements of working with lift stations. Hands on opportunities provided using clean demonstration equipment and a tour of a live station.
Agenda Item include:
- Overview of a lift station
- Safety
- Components and Operations
- Station Checks
- Servicing Routines
Description:
This 1 day course will provide an understanding of electrical components of sewage lift stations, to be familiar with electrical safety requirements and safe working procedures. Outlining: operational aspects so that operators are familiar with basic operational checks and emergency procedures, and maintenance aspects so operators are familiar with typical maintenance programs designed to keep pump stations operating.
Description:
Beginning in 2010, BCWWA requires all certified Backflow Assembly Testers to recertify every 5 years. This Recertification program meets the requirements of the BCWWA and provides existing certified testers the opportunity to ensure that are up to date with the latest testing procedures and current reference materials such as AWWA Canadian Cross Connection test requirements, plumbing code and local bylaw changes. This 10 hour course includes:
Current Test Procedure review
- RP
- DCVA
- PVB
- SRPVB
- New forms, common errors
Summary of applicable standards as of the date of the course delivery
- CSA
- Canadian Cross Connection Manual
- Plumbing Code (building code)
- Current AWWA Canadian CCC tester certification policies
- Local bylaws
This course is followed by a BCWWA Tester Recertification examination session which includes the practical and written examination.
The exam typically starts at Noon on the last day.
**NOTE: Registration for the exam is separate, please go to www.bcwwa.org to register for the exam (2 weeks prior to program)**
**AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control Manual is “not” included in cost**
Description:
This 5-day program covers aspects of cross connection controls and backflow preventer assembly testing as published in the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is followed by the BCWWA Backflow Assembly Testers Certification. Agenda items include:
Introduction to Cross Connection Control
- Causes of backflow
- Health aspects
- Backflow incidents review
- Legal aspects
- Hazard classifications and types of hazards
- Methods of backflow control (types of backflow preventers)
- General installation requirements
- Cross connection control program basics
- Troubleshooting and repair of backflow preventers
- Theoretical and practical testing procedures for:
- Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer
- Double Check Valve Assembly
- Pressure Vacuum Breaker
- Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
- Final Exam upon successful completion provides BCWWA Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate:
- 100 multiple choice questions (requires 75 % to pass)
- Practical demonstration of ability to test valves as listed above
**NOTE: Registration for the exam is separate, please go to www.bcwwa.org to register for the exam (2 weeks prior to program)**
** Note: Upon request the course manual can be shipped in advance upon receipt of full payment. **