May
29
Tue
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations – Level II & IV @ Inn on Long Lake
May 29 @ 8:00 am – May 31 @ 4:00 pm

This three-day course covers the required material for taking the EOCP Level III and IV certification exam. An exam session has been set up for June 1st in Nanaimo.
Participants earn 1.8 Continuing Education Units from the EOCP.

Please see the form here for registration information.
Course topics include:

  • Regulations for wastewater treatment plants
  • Performance of preliminary and primary treatment
  • Troubleshooting secondary treatment processes
  • Types of microbes in wastewater processes
  • Calculations required for determining efficient operation
  • Aerobic and anaerobic digester operations
  • Sludge thickening and dewatering
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS – Level I & II @ Westerly Hotel and Convention Centre
May 29 @ 8:00 am – May 31 @ 4:00 pm

This three-day course covers the required material for taking the EOCP Level I and II certification exam. An exam session has been set up for June 1st in Courtenay.
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

You can view more event information by Clicking Here.

Jun
4
Mon
Water Treatment – Level 2 @ Vernon - MTS Training Center
Jun 4 – Jun 8 all-day

Description:

This is a 5 day intermediate level course covering all core areas including: detailed treatment processes and systems, emerging technologies, mathematics and complex chlorine and chemical problem solving involving flow and filtration rates and, enhanced safety components. Troubleshooting tips, maintenance details, introductory management practices, and a thorough review of WT Level I is also undertaken in this course.

** 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.

Jun
6
Wed
Water Distribution Product Training @ Delta Burnaby
Jun 6 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Water Distribution Product Training!

The Mueller® Mobile Water Distribution Training School is a traveling classroom. Attendees learn about product selection, installation, operation, and maintenance in a fun and relaxed, hands-on learning environment. Instructors are highly experienced water industry professionals. The curriculum is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), mandatory for operator recertification.*

You an check out more information on this session by Clicking Here!

Jun
20
Wed
9th Annual Canadian Water Summit @ Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
Jun 20 – Jun 22 all-day

Knowledge to Practice—Applying Science, Policy, and Research to the Blue Economy

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The Canadian Water Summit was launched in 2009 and has grown into Canada’s largest and most diverse annual gathering of business, government, academic, and non-profit water leaders, attracting 300+ attendees each June. The 2018 event will include three days of dynamic programming, including young professional skills training, women in water networking reception, field excursions, live theatre, dynamic exhibitor sessions, and the Water’s Next awards gala. The week showcases the industry’s best, while offering an enjoyable forum to building meaningful relationships to improve your business.

Aug
13
Mon
Backflow Assembly Tester Certification @ Vernon - MTS Training Center
Aug 13 – Aug 17 all-day

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. **

Sep
26
Wed
2018 Operator Training Workshop @ Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre
Sep 26 – Sep 27 all-day

4th Annual Operator Training Workshop
September 26 & 27, 2018
Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre
Kamloops, BC 

ICI Electrical Engineering is hosting this annual training event geared towards water and wastewater operators, staff and managers. It is our goal to provide interesting and practical training in a fun environment. This event is a great opportunity to earn EOCP credits, network and learn about new innovations, best practices and troubleshooting ideas.

Practical Training for municipal water and wastewater systems. Below are the highlights of this year’s event:

  • Classroom Training presented by industry leaders and professional educators
  • Instrumentation & Equipment Hands-On Sessions
  • Two-day Industry Trade Show with Happy Hour on Day 1
  • 1.2 CEUs (EOCP accreditation in progress)
  • Breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout
  • Optional Tour and Beer Tasting at Iron Road Brewing, September 25

Registration fee is $750+tax and includes two-day training, course materials, meals throughout and entrance to the industry trade show.

Full details available at www.icieng.com

Oct
1
Mon
Waste Water Collection Level I-II @ Chilliwack, BC
Oct 1 – Oct 5 all-day

Description:

This 4.5 day course provides the fundamentals for operating and maintaining collection systems efficiently and effectively. Also included are the basics of chemistry, biology, hydraulics and math for waste water collections operators. This also serves as a prep course for the EOCP certification exam for waste water collections level I and II. Topics Include:

1) Wastewater Collection Systems – Learn the different wastewater collection systems and characteristics

2) Lift Stations – Understanding what lift stations are and their roll in wastewater collection

3) Hydraulics & Mathematics concepts for Wastewater Collections – Grasp the mathematical & hydraulic concepts that pertain to wastewater

4) Operation and Maintenance of Equipment – Understanding the basics and importance of pumps, electricity and cleaning

5) Basic Biology and Chemistry for Wastewater Collections – Learn the basic biology and chemistry that is used in wastewater collection

6) Inspecting and Testing Collection Systems – To gain the knowledge about the different procedures for inspecting and testing collection systems

** 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.

Water Treatment Level III – IV @ Vernon - MTS Training Center
Oct 1 – Oct 5 all-day

Description:

This 5 day course offers an advanced level operator with the opportunity to prepare for certification in water treatment Level III or IV, focusing on the practical aspects of plant operations. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WT III or higher.

** 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.

Oct
2
Tue
Sewer Pump and Lift Station Maintenance (Introductory) @ Vernon - MTS Training Center
Oct 2 all-day

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