Supervisory Skills for Operators (Essentials of Effective Supervision)
This two day workshop is ideal for current or aspiring supervisors in a public works environment. Participants will examine topics ranging from supervisory styles, challenges making the transition from ’employee’ to ‘supervisor’, how to set performance standards, effective communication for various audiences, what progressive discipline means and how it is applied, and what due diligence looks like in the contemporary workplace. Activities include examples of actual workplace issues that face supervisors of all operations, large, small and in between.
This 2 day Small Wastewater Systems course will be of value to operators of wastewater systems, particularly those that serve a population of less than 500. Upon completion of the course, students will have satisfied the training requirements which, combined with appropriate experience, will make them eligible to write the Small Wastewater Systems exam for the Environmental Operators Certification Program.
**Note: Certification exams require separate application 3 weeks in advance. Please contact the Environmental Operator Certification Program to register**
The Small Water Systems course provides a working knowledge of water distribution and water treatment practices, focusing on the basic aspects of system construction, operations, and maintenance. This 2 day course will be of value to all operators of water distribution and/or water treatment systems, particularly those that serve a population of less than 500. Upon completion of the course, students will have satisfied the training requirements which, combined with appropriate experience, will make them eligible to write the Small Water Systems exam for the Environmental Operators Certification Program.
This course will be followed by an EOCP examination session at the end of the second day of the course.
**Note: Certification exams require separate application 3 weeks in advance. Please contact the Environmental Operator Certification Program to register**
This 1 day (0.6 CEU accredited) program will cover all aspects of cross connections as published in the Cross Connection Control Manual published by the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is delivered primarily in a classroom setting, agenda items include:
- Introduction to Cross Connection Controls
- Causes of backflow
- Health aspects
- Legal aspects
- Recommended backflow prevention procedures
- Application of backflow prevention procedures
- Types of backflow preventers
- Recommended installation procedure
- Recommended cross connection control program start up
- Review of the testing process
Location: Vernon – MTS Training Center
Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.1Description:
This 1 day program is designed for utility operators, construction workers and anyone required to work in and around confined spaces. The session provides a review of confined space entry programs & procedures as listed in the WCB Regulations, as well as a demonstration of equipment and personal protective equipment. Agenda items include:
- Definitions – To Comprehend CS terminology
- General Requirements & Responsibilities – Understanding the basic requirements & responsibilities of a CS Program
- CS Identification & Hazard Assessments – How to inventory CS & procedures for hazard assessments
- Lockout & Isolation – Requirements & application of lockout & isolation procedures
- Verification, Testing & Isolation – How to properly monitor, record & reduce atmospheric hazards
- Standby Personnel & Rescue – Understanding standby responsibilities & Rescue procedures
- Fall Protection & Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – Requirements for and use of equipment and PPE
- CS Program Implementation & Manual – How to implement or update a CS Program
Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.1
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.
Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.1
Description:
Beginning in 2010, BCWWA requires all certified Backflow Assembly Testers to re-certify 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
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RP
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DCVA
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PVB
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SRPVB
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New forms, common errors
Summary of applicable standards as of the date of the course delivery
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CSA
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Canadian Cross Connection Manual
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Plumbing Code (building code)
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Current AWWA Canadian CCC tester certification policies
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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**
Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.1
Description:
This one day course is intended for water and wastewater operators who’s systems have ultra violet (UV) disinfection. The session includes class room and lab components covering the basic principles of UV, its bactericidal properties, applications as well as operations and maintenance of the equipment and lights.
Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.1
Description:
This one day course is intended for water and wastewater operators who’s systems have ultra violet (UV) disinfection. The session includes class room and lab components covering the basic principles of UV, its bactericidal properties, applications as well as operations and maintenance of the equipment and lights.