The following information is a summary of some education opportunities available for waterworks operators and contact information:
1.
Western Canada Water & Wastewater Association (WCWWA)
Correspondence Courses:
Water Treatment Plant Operation
Includes reference text and 15 lessons with hands-on study of Water
Treatment Plant operations.
Mathematics
Ten lessons covering basic mathematics and specific application to calculations in
water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.
For more information:
Phone MWWA: 1-866-396-2549
e-mail: mwwa@mymts.net
website: http://www.mwwa.net
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Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association (MWWA)
Annual Conference & Trade Show
A three-day seminar with various technical and operations presentations and trade show.
Also Available:
One day - topic specific training courses
For more information:
Phone: 204-239-6868 or toll free: 1-866-396-2549 email: mwwa@mts.net
3.
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
A wide variety of online courses available. website: www.awwa.org/learnonline
Satellite conferences
Topic specific workshops and training courses (see wcwwa website) website: www.awwa.org
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California State University, Sacramento
Correspondence, Video and Computer-based Courses:
Field study training programs developed for the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and administered by the California State University, Sacramento.
Course topics and training manuals in all areas of waterworks
Course formats: correspondence, video and computer-based
Water Treatment Plant Operation Specialist Certificate Program
For more information:
Phone: 916-278-6142
e-mail: wateroffice@csus.edu
website: http://www.owp.csus.edu
5.
Red River College
Water and Wastewater School
First, second and third year sessions, each one week duration.
These are introductory course for new operators.
Inquiries: Continuing Education
Phone: 204-632-2020 website: www.rrc.mb.ca
Refresher Courses
Courses designed as preparation and study for Manitoba Certification examinations at
Level I, II, III & IV for all categories: Water Treatment, Water Distribution,
Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment.
Also available is a Basic Mathematics and Science for Water/Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operators course.
All course and registration inquiries should be made to:
Louise Cure
Civil/CAD Technology Department
Phone: 204-632-3017 e-mail: lcure@rrc.mb.ca website: www.rrc.mb.ca/civilcad
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6.
Water and Wastewater Facility Operator Certification Program
Three requirements of certification are:
1. Passing grade on certification exam
2. Appropriate work experience
3. Appropriate education level
For information on Manitoba Certification exam fee and registration please contact:
Donna Garcia
Phone: 204-945- 7065 or toll free: 1-800-282-8069
e-mail: Donna.Garcia@gov.mb.ca
Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Regulation – Manitoba Regulation 77/2003
Available online at:
website: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/2003/pdf/077-e125.03.pdf
website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/envapprovals/operator-certification/
Information available:
Exam dates schedule
ABC’s Need to Know Criteria
7.
Saskatchewan
Available Training and Reading for Water and Wastewater Operators at website: www.SaskH2O.ca
8.
Alberta
Water & Wastewater Technician course at:
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton) website: www.nait.ab.ca
9.
Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Certification Study Guides – Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Various courses and publications website: www.wef.org