Description:
This 1 day introductory course is designed for operators with Sewer lift stations as part of their utility operation and maintenance routines. The program provides attendee’s with a thorough review of the components, operational and safety requirements of working with lift stations. Hands on opportunities provided using clean demonstration equipment and a tour of a live station.
Agenda Item include:
- Overview of a lift station
- Safety
- Components and Operations
- Station Checks
- Servicing Routines
Description:
This 1 day course will provide an understanding of electrical components of sewage lift stations, to be familiar with electrical safety requirements and safe working procedures. Outlining: operational aspects so that operators are familiar with basic operational checks and emergency procedures, and maintenance aspects so operators are familiar with typical maintenance programs designed to keep pump stations operating.
Description:
Beginning in 2010, BCWWA requires all certified Backflow Assembly Testers to recertify 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
- RP
- DCVA
- PVB
- SRPVB
- New forms, common errors
Summary of applicable standards as of the date of the course delivery
- CSA
- Canadian Cross Connection Manual
- Plumbing Code (building code)
- Current AWWA Canadian CCC tester certification policies
- 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**
Description:
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:
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:
- Disinfection Basics – Re-enforce the principles of disinfection
- Chlorine – Understand the principles, application and safety aspects of chlorine gas
- Chlorine Compounds – Identify and understand the concepts and applications for chlorine compound
- Ultra Violet – Understand the principles, application and safety aspects of ultraviolet
- Ozonation – Discuss the principles, application and safety aspects of Ozonation
- Additional Processes – Discuss and identify the other processes that are utilized for disinfection
CEUs (Core: WD, WT, WWT, SWWS, SWS) (Related: WWC)
Wastewater Collection Systems
Lift Station Maintenance
October 15th
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kitimat Public Works Yard
206 Enterprise Ave – Kitimat BC
$250 per registrant
This one-day course teaches operators to set up and evaluate an O&M program for a
wastewater lift station.
Participants earn 0.6 Continuing Education Units from the EOCP.
Please see attached form for registration information.
Course topics:
- Regulations for lift stations and overflows
- Types of lift stations
- Sizing wet wells and pumps
- Types of lift station pumps and auxiliary equipment
- Regular maintenance procedures
- Calculating pump flows
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WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS
LEVEL I & II
October 16th – October 18th
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kitimat Public Works Yard
206 Enterprise Ave – Kitimat BC
$750 per registrant
This three-day course covers the required material for taking the EOCP Level I and II
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certification exam. An exam session has been set up for Oct. 19 .
Participants earn 1.8 Continuing Education Units from the EOCP.
Please see attached form for registration information.
Course topics include:
- 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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Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning
Course Overview
This one-day course addresses best practices for maintenance, cleaning, safety, and chlorination of reservoirs.
You should take this course if you are:
- A water system operator or administrator responsible for the operation and maintenance of reservoirs, tanks, or other distribution system storage facilities.
- A certified operator in water treatment, water distribution, or small water systems interested in earning continuing education unit (CEU) credits.
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 Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning course, you will be able to:
- Understand distribution system storage, maintenance, inspection, and cleaning methods.
- Recognize safety concerns involved with operating or maintaining a reservoir, including confined space entry.
- Produce a chlorination plan for a reservoir.
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.
Description:
This 4.5 day course will review all aspects of wastewater treatment operations from preliminary treatment through to return of effluent to the environment. The guiding documents in preparing the course are the ABC WWT plant operator Need-to-Know (NTK) criteria, the 2012 ABC standardized exam NTK criteria and the applicable Acts and Regulations of British Columbia.
** 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.
Wastewater Collection 2
Course Overview
This intermediate course continues the learning for operators on 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 move into a level 2 operator role.
- In a role that requires an in-depth understanding of how wastewater collection works, or maintaining a facility classified as a wastewater collection 2 (WWC2) facility.
- An operator who wishes to prepare for level 2 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 2, you will be able to:
- Further understand wastewater collection systems and increase your understanding of pipeline construction, pumps, survey, and layout.
- Understand the maintenance and restoration of the wastewater collection system including pipeline cleaning and system inspection and testing.
- Understand engineering principles such as design periods, flow measurements and flow variations.
- Perform certain security, safety and administrative procedures including electrical safety, how to handle sewer gases, odour control, 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.