Nov
28
Tue
Wastewater Treatment Level III & IV @ Regional District of Nanaimo
Nov 28 – Nov 30 all-day

The Wastewater Treatment III/IV course is a three day course intended for individuals looking to take the Level III or IV certification exam. It can also be used as refresher training to meet CEU requirements.

Please see http://jamesonwater.com/wp-site/event/wastewater-treatment-level-iii-iv-2/ for more details.

Dec
4
Mon
UV Disinfection for Water and Wastewater Systems @ Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Offices
Dec 4 all-day

UV Disinfection

1 day • 0.6 CEUs

This class discusses the use of UV disinfection in water and wastewater treatment systems.

Course topics:

  • How UV disinfection works
  • UV dose calculations
  • Performance validation protocols
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Drinking water disinfection
  • Treated wastewater disinfection
  • Odour control in collection systems
Dec
5
Tue
BC Ground Disturbance Seminar @ FortisBC, Surrey Office
Dec 5 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

BC Ground Disturbance Seminar
What You Need to Know for 2017

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 Decemeber 5, 2017 ~ FortisBC, Surrey Office
16705 Fraser Hwy, Surrey BC, V4N 0E8
Registration Fee: $145.00

Click Here to View more details.

 

Dec
11
Mon
Water Distribution – Level 1-2 @ MTS Training Center
Dec 11 – Dec 15 all-day

Water Distribution Level 1 & 2

Length: 4.5 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 3.0
Fee: $1010.1
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 categories such as Water Distribution OIT, Level 1 or 2.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 3 weeks in advance. Please contact the Environmental Operator Certification Program to register**

Dec
12
Tue
2017 Operator Continuing Education Day & Tradeshow @ Anvil Centre
Dec 12 all-day

A day dedicated to providing current, relevant and interesting continuing education to operators. That’s what we heard you want. That’s what we’re offering!

The Operator Continuing Education Day & Trade Show has been designed to provide a valuable day of practical, operator-relevant learning as part of continuous learning and fulfilling their CEU requirements. The day will consist of four specialized education streams, a tradeshow lunch and reception.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The education sessions are being developed with operators from small to metro-sized facilities and with a wide variety of experience in mind.

DETAILS

This event has been approved as CORE for WD, WWC, WT, WWT, SWWS, SWS for 0.6 CEUs

Date December 12, 2017
Location Anvil Centre  777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Registration
Early bird registration closes November 1, 2017
Early bird member: $199.00
Early bird non-member: $319.00
Regular registration after November 1, 2017
Regular member: $249.00
Regular non-member: $369.00

PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE – VIEW THE PROGRAM

Wastewater Collections Level I and II @ Mary Winspear Centre
Dec 12 – Dec 14 all-day

Course covers material suitable for new operators as well as those who require a refresher before attempting the Level I or Level II certification exam. Please visit http://jamesonwater.com/wp-site/event/wastewater-collections-level-ii/ for more details.

Dec
14
Thu
2017 Spartan University @ Prince George Conference and Civic Centre
Dec 14 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please join our industry and technology specialists as they explore a variety of topics focused on Innovative Industry Solutions and Process Automation Best Practices.

Program
7:00am – 8:00am
Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00am – 4:30pm
Education Seminars throughout the day.
Lunch to be provided.

21 Education Seminars are being offered – to view the complete list of seminars and their descriptions
please click the ‘Seminar Listing’ link below.

Seminar Listing

Jan
8
Mon
Chlorine Handling and Disinfection Processes @ MTS Training Center
Jan 8 – Jan 12 all-day

Length: 4.5 day(s)

Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm

CEUs: 2.4

Fee: $1010.1

Description:

This 4.5 day course is designed for the operators who are or will be responsible for the operations of the disinfection process or processes. This hands-on and theoretical study course will provide the operator with a complete understanding, and the ability to apply and analyze the purpose, procedures, mathematical equations, operation and maintenance of the disinfection processes (existing, new or up and coming) for water and wastewater systems through classroom study and hands-on labs. Course topics are:

  1. Disinfection Basics   – Re-enforce the principles of disinfection
  2. Chlorine – Understand the principles, application and safety aspects of chlorine gas
  3. Chlorine Compounds – Identify and understand the concepts and applications for chlorine compound
  4. Ultra Violet – Understand the principles, application and safety aspects of ultraviolet
  5. Ozonation – Discuss the principles, application and safety aspects of Ozonation
  6. Additional Processes – Discuss and identify the other processes that are utilized for disinfection
Water Distribution Level 1 & 2 @ Yukon College, Ayamdigut Campus
Jan 8 – Jan 12 all-day

This 4.5 day course is designed to prepare the participants to write their Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) exam for Water Distribution Level 1 or 2 (required by the Yukon Government Drinking Water Regulation).

The course provides a basic knowledge of water distribution practices and focuses on the practical aspects of system construction, operation and maintenance

This course is especially recommended for prospective or Level 1 Water Distribution operators, and is relevant to health professionals, supervisors, technicians and homeowners involved and/or interested in water quality.

Accepted as Core for WD – SWS – For 3.00 CEUs
Provider: Yukon College

This course is typically offered every year at Ayamdigut.

Attendees need to bring steel toed boots

Jan
10
Wed
Building Sustainable Small Water Systems Workshop – Squamish @ Howe Sound Inn, Garibaldi Room
Jan 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

This locally-delivered workshop will introduce you to the challenges and responsibilities of your role, help you to assess potential risk areas within your system, and highlight additional tools and resources to help you identify and address these risks.

Workshop Objectives:

  1. To raise awareness, enhance your knowledge, foster supportive linkages (people & resources) and formulate initial “beginning step” improvement actions aimed at increasing technical, managerial and financial capacity of small water systems.
  2. To encourage “informed decision making” that advances financial sustainability, operational resilience and public safety.
  3. Network and connect with others facing similar challenges, benefit from their experiences, and share your expertise.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Time: 9:00 am to 4:30pm Location: Garibaldi Room, Howe Sound Inn, 37801 Cleveland Avenue, BC

Details: No fee, morning coffee & lunch provided

EOCP Credit: Accepted as Core for WD – WT – SWS – For 0.60 CEUs https://crm.eocp.ca/Courses/CourseOffering/a71d851e-bba1-4d5c-9c9d-4976723adf5c

Workshop Agenda:
Water Treatment 101
Why it Matters – The Cost of Getting it Wrong Some
Key Factors Impacting Success
The Regulatory Landscape
The Role of Operators
Capacity Building Areas for Sustainable Systems
Self-Assessment of Water Utility Performance
Improve Outcomes Through Prioritization Resources and Additional Improvement Areas
Individual Action Plan

To register, please complete & return the workshop registration form by Friday, January 5th to Ashifa Dhanani at adhanani@bcwwa.org  or by fax at: 604-433-9859.

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