Nov
19
Mon
Wastewater Collection 1 @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 19 – Nov 23 all-day

Wastewater Collection 1

Course Overview

This initial course introduces operators to key concepts in the field of wastewater collection and broadens an operator’s knowledge of system fundamentals.

You should take this course if you are:

  • Wanting to understand more, or entering into a role where you will be dealing with wastewater collection.
  • In a role that requires an understanding of how wastewater collection systems work, or maintaining a facility classified as a wastewater collection (WWC1) facility.
  • An operator who wishes to prepare for level 1 EOCP certification, or that wants to earn CEU credits that can be applied to water or wastewater systems continuing education requirements.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing Wastewater Collection 1, you will be able to:

  • Understand wastewater collection systems and have an understanding of both the operation and maintenance of related equipment, including cleaning equipment, inspection equipment, safety equipment, valves, pumps, etc.
  • Understand the maintenance and restoration of the wastewater collection system including cleaning, rehabilitating and repairing the collection system.
  • Monitor, evaluate and adjust collection systems including an understanding of aeration, cross connections, infiltration, force mains, gravity sewers, lift stations, manholes, etc.
  • Understand how to perform certain security, safety and administrative procedures including administering a safety/compliance program, developing operation and maintenance plans, maintaining records, performing workplace safety evaluations, etc.

Certification Information

Certifications and exams are administered by the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) – please contact them for more information or to register for an exam.

CEUs

This course provides:

  • 2.4 core CEUs for small wastewater systems and wastewater collection (SWWS & WWC) EOCP certifications.
  • Related CEUs for small water systems, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and water treatment (SWS, WWT, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.

 

Water Quality & Sampling for Water & Wastewater @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 19 – Nov 20 all-day

Water Quality & Sampling for Water & Wastewater

Course Overview

This course provides a working knowledge of sampling for both potable water and wastewater systems.

You should take this course if you are:

  • An operator in a water treatment or water distribution system, an operator in a wastewater treatment facility, or responsible for water or effluent quality.
  • Interested in moving into a laboratory testing role.
  • Preparing for a certification exam or want to earn CEU credits that can be applied to water or wastewater systems continuing education requirements.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Water Quality and Sampling for Water & Wastewater course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how sampling is used to monitor for compliance with regulations for drinking water and wastewater effluent.
  • Understand common sampling methods and procedures including grab samples, composite samples, and automatic sampler tools, and how to determine which procedure is appropriate based on the circumstance, including routine bacteriological sampling, full chemical analysis, sampling for THMs, influent sampling, primary clarifier sampling, mixed liquor sampling, and monitoring well sampling.
  • Calculate the area, volume and time required to flush tanks and pipes.
  • Understand the equipment and materials used for sampling, and the potential safety risks.
  • Apply the concepts that guide a sampling plan, including chain of custody, and documentation.
  • Apply quality management methods for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).

CEUs

This course provides:

  • 1.2 core CEUs for small wastewater systems, small water systems, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water distribution and water treatment (SWWS, SWS, WWC, WWT, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.
Water Treatment 2 @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 19 – Nov 23 all-day

Water Treatment 2

Course Overview

This intermediate course continues the learning for operators on key concepts in the field of water treatment and broadens an operator’s knowledge of system fundamentals.

You should take this course if you are:

  • Maintaining a facility classified as a Water Treatment 2 facility.
  • In a role that requires an in-depth understanding of how water treatment works.
  • Wishing to move to an Operator Level II role within your organization.
  • An operator who wishes to prepare for EOCP certification

Learning Objectives

After completing the Water Treatment 2 class you will be able to:

  • Describe and apply procedures associated with monitoring, evaluating and adjusting treatment processes.
  • Describe and apply more complex laboratory analysis procedures
  • Address complex chlorine and chemical problem solving
  • Describe quality control systems

Certification Information

CEUs

  • 2.4 core CEUs for small water systems and water treatment (SWS & WT) EOCP certifications.
  • Related CEUs for small wastewater systems, wastewater collection, water distribution, and water treatment (SWS, WWC, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.

 

Nov
20
Tue
Leak Detection (Water System) @ Vernon - MTS Training Center
Nov 20 all-day

Description:

This program is designed for operators, and those working with water distribution systems who are responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance. This 1 day program provides a variety of leak detection concepts such as leak detection justification, programs for water loss modeling and leak detection procedures. Agenda items include:

Leak Detection concepts:

  • Water Leak History and Statistics
  • Types of Leaks
  • Leak Detection Programs
    • Water Loss Modeling
    • Leak detection
  • Typical piping materials and their effect on leak detection
  • Acoustic Leak detection procedures and equipment
    • Geo Phones
    • Correlation systems
    • Data logging
  • Factors effecting acoustic leak detection
  • Alternative Leak detection methods
Small Water Systems @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 20 – Nov 21 all-day

Small Water Systems

Course Overview

This two-day course introduces students to the fundamentals of small water systems operations and maintenance, and what operators need to know to ensure that their systems complies with legislation and protect public health.

You should take this course if you:

  • Operate and maintain water systems that serve a population of less than 500.
  • Are preparing to write the EOCP certification exam for small water systems.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Small Water Systems course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the factors that impact water quality, the legislation that governs water quality and supply, and how to monitor and report on your water system to protect public health.
  • Understand common water treatment methods, including filtration, and the safe use of chlorine, ozone and UV for disinfection.
  • Understand how water distribution systems function, including the materials and equipment, repair and maintenance procedures, and safety.

Certification Information

CEUs

This course provides:

  • 1.2 core CEUs for small water systems and water treatment (SWS & WT) EOCP certifications.
  • Related CEUs for small wastewater systems, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and water distribution (SWWS, WWC, WWT & WD) EOCP certifications.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS – Level I & II
Nov 20 @ 8:00 am – Nov 22 @ 4:00 pm

Suitable training for EOCP Water Distribution Level I and Level II certification
3 days • 1.8 CEUs

This course provides technical training for the operation of water distribution systems. Exam sessions are scheduled in advance for students wanting to write the EOCP Water Distribution Level I or Level II exams.• Regulations and standards for wastewater distribution systems

• Water quality and sampling techniques
• Distribution components and operation
• Chlorine handling and disinfection procedures
• Pump operation and maintenance
• Calculations required for distribution operators

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Nov
21
Wed
Source Water Protection @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 21 all-day

Source Water Protection

Course Overview

This one-day course provides the foundation needed to develop a source water protection plan for your water supply system.

You should take this course if you:

  • Are a small water system owner (including trustees and councilors), operator, water user, or community member interested in protecting the sources of your water supply system.
  • Want to earn CEU credits that can be applied to water or wastewater systems continuing education requirements.

The course is also applicable to larger water supply system owners, operators and users.

You will be asked to complete a knowledge assessment when you register to give the course facilitator an understanding of your acquired knowledge to date.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Source Water Protection course, you will be able to:

  • Create a source water protection plan, including understanding how to create a community planning team, build community support, delineate the source protection area, evaluate assessment tools, and develop and implement an action plan, including emergency response planning.
  • Understand how to use the various assessment tools, including the Source to Tap screening tools, Water Assessment Guide, and Well Protection Toolkit.
  • Identify and assess potential contaminants and risks that can affect source water quality, including pathogens (bacteria, viruses and protozoa), nitrates, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), inorganic chemicals, and endocrine disruptors.

CEUs

This course provides:

  • 0.6 core CEUs for small water systems, water distribution and water treatment (SWS, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.
  • Related CEUs for small wastewater systems, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment (SWWS, WWC & WWT) EOCP certifications.
Water Main Repair and Disinfection @ Vernon - MTS Training Center
Nov 21 all-day

Description:

This 1 day program is designed for water utility operators, contractors who install and work with water mains. This session considers dealing with a water main leak, we review procedures and repair materials and installation techniques, agenda items include:

  • Basic leak detection concepts
  • Proper system isolation procedures
  • Pipe types and the OD chart
  • Repair materials and installation techniques
  • Post repair procedures
  • Disinfection requirements
  • Chlorine calculations
  • Volume calculations
Nov
22
Thu
Small Wastewater Systems @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 22 – Nov 23 all-day

Small Wastewater Systems

Course Overview

This two-day course introduces students to the fundamentals of small wastewater system operations and what is needed to comply with legislation to protect public health, safety and the environment.

You should take this course if you:

  • Operate and maintain wastewater systems that serve a population of less than 500.
  • Are preparing to write the EOCP certification exam for small wastewater systems.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Small Wastewater Systems course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the regulations that govern wastewater collection, treatment and discharge, and how to monitor system performance to protect public health and the environment.
  • Understand the characteristics of wastewater, and how this impacts collection and treatment systems.
  • Understand how wastewater collection systems are designed, built, operated, maintained, and repaired. You will be familiar with the equipment, materials, methods, and safety considerations.
  • Understand wastewater treatment methods, including the design, operation and maintenance of septic systems, and mechanical systems including preliminary, primary and secondary treatment.
  • Understand and apply safe workplace practices, including confined space entry, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, lock out / tag out procedures.

Certification Information

CEUs

This course provides:

  • 1.2 core CEUs for small wastewater systems, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment (SWWS, WWC & WWT) EOCP certifications.
  • Related CEUs for small water systems, water distribution and water treatment (SWS, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.
Supervisory & Leadership Skills for Operators @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 22 – Nov 23 all-day

Supervisory & Leadership Skills for Operators

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide a basic introduction to management skills within the water and wastewater industry.

You should take this course if you are:

  • Recently promoted to a supervisory or management role, or are interested in advancing to a supervisory or management role in the future
  • Interested in management skills, but not certain if you would like to take the Management Skills Certification Program (MSCP)
  • A certified operator interested in earning continuing education unit (CEU) credits

Learning Objectives

After completing the Supervisory and Leadership Skills for Operators course, you will be able to:

  • Define Supervision and Leadership and how each is applied in a workplace.
  • Identify the core elements of Supervision in a workplace and understand how they are applied.
  • Describe the fundamental elements of managing resources in the workplace
  • Describe the fundamental elements for managing performance
  • Describe the importance of customer service as it relates to supervising people

CEUs

  • 1.2 related CEUs for small wastewater systems, small water systems, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water distribution and water treatment (SWWS, SWS, WWC, WWT, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.