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
This 3.5 day course is designed to prepare the participants to write their Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) exam for Bulk Water Delivery (required by the Yukon Government Drinking Water Regulation).
This course is especially recommended for prospective Bulk Water Delivery 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 2.10 CEUs
Provider: Yukon College
This course is typically offered every year at Ayamdigut, and is a popular choice in the communities –contact us to organize a class in your community.
This 4.5 day course is designed to prepare the participants to write their Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) exam for Small Water Systems (required by the Yukon Government Drinking Water Regulation).
This course is especially recommended for prospective Small Water Systems 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 2.70 CEUs
Provider: Yukon College
This course is typically offered every year at Ayamdigut, and is a popular choice in the communities –contact us to organize a class in your community.
Attendees need to bring steel toed boots
2017 BCWWA SCADA & IT Conference
As the result of the success of our previous SCADA & IT workshop held at the Richmond Radisson Hotel Conference Centre in November 2015, we are responding to an overwhelming request to hold our next event themed “SCADA Systems, What`s Next?” at the same venue!
Since many municipalities already own and operate a SCADA system, how has it been leveraged? What makes SCADA tick? What are the basic components of a SCADA system? Does management realize the potential in this enabling technology infrastructure? What are other Municipalities (by size) doing with their SCADA system? Are you a small community interested in SCADA? Is your SCADA system as secure as you think? Are there ways to improve on your SCADA system through the application of new SCADA technologies…. YOU BET!
Additionally, there will be a Manufacturers, Suppliers and Consultants display area complete with food and refreshments. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!
Event Details and Registration
This specialized workshop will cover:
- Basic SCADA for Operators and Managers
- Why you need a SCADA Master Plan?
- Leveraging Mobile Data Access Technologies to maximize efficiency
- Security for Municipal infrastructure – why do we need it?
- SCADA systems for small communities – Is it feasible?
- Why you need video surveillance to monitor your Municipal Infrastructure
- SCADA and the Cloud, is it marriage in Heaven?
- Leveraging Big Data in building “Smart Cities”
- Natural disasters: Are you ready?
Who should attend?
- Individuals who are already operating or have a SCADA system
- Large and small water systems
- Engineering Management
- Operations Management
- Operators
- Technicians and Technologists responsible for Utilities SCADA, IT, plant automation, plant operations/maintenance, system integration
Date: | Day 1: Tuesday November 21, 2017 | 8:00am – 6:00pm
Day 2: Wednesday November 22, 2017 | 8:00am – 3:15pm |
Location: |
Radisson Hotel, Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road, Richmond BC
View map.
View driving directions here.
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Registration: | Regular member: $449.00
Regular non-member: $569.00 Regular registration closes November 13, 2017 |
CEU: | 0.9 CEUs |
Review the education program here.
See the speaker bios and abstracts here.
Description:
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
Description:
Prerequisite: Confined Space Awareness
This (1) day course provides proper procedures & practical exercise’s for students to safely enter a confined space using standard CS entry techniques & equipment with an additional component utilizing specialized techniques for simultaneous multiple worker entries. Topics Include:
- Regulations & Responsibilities – a review of OHS regulations & responsibilities,
- Hazards & Precautions – understanding hazards and learning precautions to eliminate,
- Inspection and Review of Equipment and PPE – reviewing function and operation of confined space entry equipment
- Knots, Rope and Specialized Equipment – Learn and demonstrate constructing a rope system for multiple worker entry
- Pre-Plan (Workers and Task)- to Develop and organize a task plan
- Preparing Personnel for Entry / Inspection – understanding procedures and how to inspect equipment prior to use
- Preparing the Space for Entry – Learn how to set up equipment and prepare the space / area for entry
- Entry into a Confined Space – learning and demonstrating safe enter of a confined space
- Exiting a Confined Space – learn and demonstrate safe exit of a confined space
- Man-down Non-Entry Rescue Procedure – learn non-entry extraction techniques
- Post Entry Procedures
The course also provides a non-entry rescue exercise.
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
Thursday November 23, 2017 ~ Ramada Hotel, Kelowna BC
2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC, V1Y 6G8
Registration Fee: $145.00
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Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning
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
2017 Nanaimo School
Date: | November 27 – December 1, 2017 |
Location: |
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo
and the Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo
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Registration Deadline: | 15 November |
Guest Room Information: |
with the Coast Bastion Hotel
Comfort, Two Double $133.00
Please call Coast Bastion directly on 250 753 6601
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EOCP Exam Information: | Please contact the EOCP at www.eocp.ca |
Date | Type | CEUs | Course | Price | Registration |
Nov. 27 | CEU Elective | 0.6 | Dam Inspection & Maintenance | $199/$319 | Register now |
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 | Certification | 2.4 | Water Treatment 1 | $899/$1019 | Register now |
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 | Certification | 2.4 | Water Distribution 1 | $899/$1019 | Register now |
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 | Certification | 2.4 | Water Distribution 2 | $899/$1019 | Register now |
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 | Certification | 2.4 | Wastewater Treatment 1 | $899/$1019 | Register now |
Nov 27 – 28 | CEU Elective | 1.2 | Hypochlorination | $529/$649 | Register now |
Nov 27 – 28 | Certification | 1.2 | Small Water Systems | $529/$649 | Register now |
Nov 29 – 30 | Certification | 1.2 | Small Wastewater Systems | $529/$649 | Register now |
Nov 29 | CEU Elective | 0.6 | Dam Inspection & Maintenance | $199/$319 | Full |
Dec. 1 | CEU Elective | 0.6 | Fundamentals of Pumps | $199/$319 | Register now |
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Registration Information
By computer: | Click on any Register Now button or link (you will need to know the start date of the course you’re registering for). |
Email, fax or mail: | Complete our registration form and send it to the BCWWA office. |
Questions? | Please contact us and we would be happy to help. |
Membership is only $99 a year for operators – obtain valuable professional benefits and save $120 on your course registration by purchasing a membership when you register.
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.