Dec
3
Mon
Exam Preparation Wastewater Collection Class 1 & 2 WWC-01-CT @ Kwantlen Polytechnic University Campus
Dec 3 – Dec 7 all-day

The purpose of this course is to provide a knowledge foundation in wastewater collection and prepare the operator to write and pass the Level 1 or 2 Wastewater Collection Certification exam.

You can register for the event at http://www.kpu.ca/cps/wastewater

Water Distribution – Level 1-2 @ Lower Mainland, BC
Dec 3 – Dec 7 all-day

Description:

This 4.5 day course combines the introductory and second level water distribution disciplines, providing the basic knowledge and advanced appreciation of water distribution practices. Focusing on the practical aspects of construction, operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WD-I / II.

The course is followed by an EOCP examination for catagories such as Water Distribution OIT, Level 1 or 2.

** 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.

Backflow Assembly Tester Certification @ MTS Maintenance Training Systems Inc.
Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – Dec 7 @ 4:30 pm

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. **

Dec
4
Tue
BC Ground Disturbance Seminar @ Fortis BC – Surrey Office
Dec 4 all-day

BC Ground Disturbance Seminar
What You Need to Know for 2018

  • Join us in a one day session that covers all you need to know about ground disturbance including: regulatory updates, BC One Call requirements, excavation safety, hydrovac and locate demonstration

This Seminar Qualifies for EOCP 0.6 CEU’s and BC Housing 7.25 CPD’s

Tuesday December 4, 2018 – Fortis BC – Surrey Office
16705 Fraser Hwy
Surrey, BC

Registration Fee: $145.00

 

Hypo Chlorination @ Vancouver Island
Dec 4 all-day

Description:

This 1 day course is designed for the small system operator who is responsible for or will be responsible for the operation of a hypo-chlorinator. The program covers the basic aspects of hypo chlorination.

Broken into three modules:

  • Basic principles and concepts
  • Math
  • Hands on pump maintenance, trouble shooting, repairs and residual monitoring devises.

This course highlights the importance of disinfection and the monitoring process, concepts of chlorination, the types of hypo chlorites as well as safety and handling practices. The math will be a refresher of basic volume calculations then build into dilution factors and concentration calculations.

Operators will have access to a variety of hypo-chlorinators.

Dec
5
Wed
Water Well Maintenance @ Vancouver Island
Dec 5 all-day

Description:

This 1 day program provides those who’s water is supplied from a smaller well the information on how to properly monitor their well.

  • Chlorination and shock treatment
  • Wellhead protection concepts
  • Water Quality and general challenges associated with well water.
Dec
6
Thu
Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning @ Vancouver Island
Dec 6 all-day

Description:

Designed for operators responsible for maintaining water systems with reservoirs, This 1 day program covers the procedures necessary for preparing for and cleaning a potable water reservoir. We strongly recommend attendees consider the confined space awareness program prior to this one.agenda items include:

  • Basic confined space procedures
  • System isolation procedures
  • Reservoir cleaning techniques and options
  • Disinfection requirements
  • Chlorine calculations
  • Volume calculations
Dec
10
Mon
Exam Preparation Level 1 & 2 Water Distribution WD-54-CT @ Kwantlen Polytechnic University Campus
Dec 10 – Dec 14 all-day

This five-day course prepares participants to write and pass Water Distribution I and II Certification exam.

You can register for the event at http://www.kpu.ca/cps/wastewater

Apr
22
Mon
2019 EOCP Board Elections @ EOCP Online
Apr 22 @ 12:05 am – May 21 @ 11:55 pm

The EOCP’s Nominations Committee is pleased to present the candidates for the 2019 Board Elections.  Voting will begin at 12:05 a.m. on the 22nd of April and will end at 11:55 p.m. on the 21st of May.  Successful candidates will be announced to the membership at the EOCP’s AGM which will take place at 11:00 a.m. on the 19th of June.

Please note that only EOCP certified Operators are eligible to vote.  To vote, please use the link sent to you via email that will direct you to the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.  Certified Operators can also vote by logging onto their profile on the CRM and clicking on the pop up message.

To login to the CRM and vote – please go to https://crm.eocp.ca/

May
3
Fri
EOCP Office Closed – Staff Offsite for Exam Session
May 3 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

The EOCP Office will be closed for an offsite Exam Session! Please contact the EOCP Team at eocp@eocp.ca with your inquiry and we will address it upon our return.