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
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.
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. **
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
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
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/
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.
Do you need assistance using the EOCPs online system? Looking for a walkthrough with the helpful EOCP Team as your guide? Sign up for a webinar to learn how to navigate the EOCP’s CRM system and update your information.
Please pre-register for this webinar by emailing eocp@eocp.ca with your requested date!
The EOCP Office will be closed for Victoria Day! Please contact the EOCP Team at eocp@eocp.ca with your inquiry and we will address it upon our return.
The EOCP will have a booth at the 2019 BCWWA Conference in Victoria! For more information about the event – click here!