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 Exam, agenda items include:

Introduction to Cross Connection Controls

• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Application of backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Recommended installation procedure
• Recommended cross connection control program start up
• Review and practice of the testing process for:
  • Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly
  • Double Check Valve Assembly
  • Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly

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. **

This day program provides BCWWA Certified Backflow Assembly Testers an opportunity to re-enforce their testing skills and learn the latest testing procedures. Additionally, BCWWA is going to an every 3rd year recertification program that includes a written and practical exam. This session provides the latest references regarding testing procedures, updates to regulations and current Cross Connection Control procedures as covered in the Backflow Assembly Tester Certification course.

This BCWWA course is recommended for operators who work with chlorine and prepares the participants to write the Chlorine Handler's Exam. The course covers the following important topics: water quality and disinfection, alternate types of disinfection, chlorine measuring & equipment, water distribution and treatment, hypochlorination, system design and maintenance and practical math for operators. The safe handling and shipping of chlorine as well as safety and emergency response procedures are also explained.

Please see the BCWWA website for registration and costs

This 5 day covers aspects of running a cross connection control program with a focus on performing facility assessments in the field. This course will be followed by the BCWWA Facility Survey Specialist Certification Exam (WHEN AVAILABLE).

Agenda items include:

Review the science of backflow:

• Protection from Contamination
• Assessment Safety
• Conducting an Assessment (clipboard or digital with FAST)
• Facility Classifications & Common Cross Connections
• Selection-Application and limitations of BFA's
• Specific Criteria for BFA's
• Pre-Assessment preparation
• Post-Assessment procedures
• General Knowledge and Resources
• Cross Connection Control Program Administration
• New Facility Assessments
• Existing Facility Assessments
• Record Keeping
• Assessments will be performed and reviewed every day. Proposed facilities to assess may include:
  • Gas station; Car wash; small commercial building
  • Small restaruant/pub; educational facility
  • Waste water treatment plant

Final Exam upon successful completion provides BCWWA Facility Surveyor Specialist certificate (WHEN AVAILABLE)

• 50-100 multiple choice questions ( requires 75% to pass )
• Practical demonstration of ability to perform field assessments

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 and plumbing code and local bylaw changes. The 9 hour course includes:

Current Test Procedure review

• RPB
• DCV
• PVB
• SVB
• 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 the BCWWA Tester Recertification process and includes a practical and written examination.

**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**

The Small Water Systems course provides a working knowledge of water distribution and water treatment practices, focusing on the basic aspects of system construction, operations, and maintenance. This 2 day course will be of value to all operators of water distribution and/or water treatment systems, particularly those that serve a population of less than 500. Upon completion of the course, students will have satisfied the training requirements which, combined with appropriate experience, will make them eligible to write the Small Water Systems exam for the Environmental Operators Certification Program.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This 5 day introductory course provides a basic knowledge of water distribution practices and focuses on the practical aspects of system construction, operation and maintenance. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WDI.

This program will be followed by the EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 examination on the last day of the course.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This is Part 1 of a split 5-day program is an introductory course providing a basic knowledge of the water distribution practices focusing on practical aspects of the system construction, maintenance and operation. The course is split into 2 sessions - 2 days during the first week and the last 3 days of the course the following week. All delivered primarily in a classroom setting.

Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WDI.

This program will be followed by the EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 examination on the last day of Part 2 of this course.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This is Part 2 of a split 5-day program is an introductory course providing a basic knowledge of the water distribution practices focusing on practical aspects of the system construction, maintenance and operation. The course is split into 2 sessions - 2 days during the first week and the last 3 days of the course the following week. All delivered primarily in a classroom setting.

Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WDI.

This program will be followed by the EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 examination on the last day of Part 2 of this course.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This 5 day course provides an advanced appreciation of water distribution practices and focuses on the practical aspects of construction, operation and maintenance of water distribution. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WD II systems. The course is also followed by an EOCP examination for Water Distribution Level 2.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This is Part 1 of a split 5-day course which provides an advanced appreciation of water distribution practices and focuses on the practical aspects of construction, operation and maintenance of water distribution. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WD II systems.

The course is also followed by an EOCP examination for Water Distribution Level 2 on the last day of Part 2 of this course .

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This is Part 2 of a split 5 day course which provides an advanced appreciation of water distribution practices and focuses on the practical aspects of construction, operation and maintenance of water distribution. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WD II systems.

The course is followed by an EOCP examination for Water Distribution Level 2 on the last day of Part 2 of this course.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

The Water Distribution level 1 program is an introductory course providing a basic knowledge of the water distribution practices focusing on practical aspects of the system construction, maintenance and operation and is delivered primarily in a classroom setting. This course is recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WDI.

The course is split into 9 sessions delivered over 4 weeks - 2 nights per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with the final session (timing determined by class) is followed by the exam.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This is a 5 day introductory course providing a basic knowledge of water treatment processes focusing on the practical aspects of plant operations. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WT I.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

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. This course will be delivered using BCWWA curriculum.

**Note: Certification exams require separate application 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Envirionmental Operator Certification Program www.eocp.org/exams to register**

This 1 day program will covers pertinent aspects of cross connection control specific to the installation criteria for backflow devices. Referencing current manuals and standards this session is of interest to Health Authority Personnel, design engineers and municipal inspector. agenda items include:

• Review of Cross Connection Controls
• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Installation procedure
• Regulatory requirements
• CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
• BCBC (British Columbia Building Code)

This is a ½ day refresher session offering math skill review to emphasize and, practice the core elements of the basic math requirements for water and waste water operators. Introduction includes a verbal group assessment to determine general math skill level the delivered material will cater to the general skill level and include: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operations (BEDMAS), and the area and volume for rectangles and circles. Practical exercises and calculations will be performed using generic handouts populated with attendee system parameters (reservoir measurements, chlorine requirements, pipe volumes & flows etc.)

This 1 day program is designed for small water utility operators and provides a review of confined space entry programs & procedures as listed in the WCB Regulations and utilizes reservoir cleaning as our practice area, agenda items include:

• Safety
• Confined space:
  • Regulations
  • Inventories
  • Entry permits
  • Atmospheric monitoring
  • Fall protection equipment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Entry procedures
  • Work limitations
• Reservoir cleaning:
  • Work planning
  • Customer notification
  • Water Quality
  • Cleaning techniques and chlorine calculations
  • System commissioning

This 1 day program covers pertinent aspects of cross connection control, referencing current manuals and standards, this session is of interest to those responsible for day to day water system and cross connection control program management/support, operations and Health Authority personnel. Agenda items include:

• Introduction to Cross Connection Controls
• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Installation procedure
• Recommended cross connection control program development and implementation processes
• Regulatory requirements
  • Operating Permits
  • CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
  • BCBC (British Columbia Building Code)

This 1 day (0.7 CEU accredited) program will cover all aspects of cross connections as published in the Cross Connection Control Manual published by the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is delivered primarily in a classroom setting, agenda items include:

• Introduction to Cross Connection Controls
• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Application of backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Recommended installation procedure
• Recommended cross connection control program start up
• Review of the testing process

This 1 day session is beneficial to program managers and those responsible for operating existing backflow prevention programs. During the day we will review typical processes required to maintain an organized and proactive cross connection control program, for existing programs we cover the necessary components to establish and maintain momentum, our approach includes;

• By-laws and policy review /development
• Public relations programs
• Assessment prioritization and customer connection type review
• Administrative systems
• Facility assessment and survey tracking (management)
• Internal and external training and presentations
• Group discussion regarding common industry challenges

Our goal is to reinforce proven procedures specifically tailored to promote client self-sufficiency to confidently manage their CCCP program in house.

For the utilities just starting a Backflow Prevention Program, MTS Provides Cross Connection Control Consulting services focused on the development and implementation of backflow prevention programs. MTS has developed a complete program template (sold separately) that provides a cost effective and easy way to implement a program.

Our Cross Connection Control Program Template includes;

• Draft Bylaw & Policy
• Procedures for:
  • Departmental responsibilities,
  • Emergency response for backflow incidences,
  • Record keeping,
  • Facility management,
  • Backflow preventer guidelines,
  • Bulletin development,
  • Fire hydrant policy,
  • Working alone program,
  • Forms and letters to customers,
• Public education samples
• Program references

Program implementation is a multi phase process and can reasonably be staged over 1 to 3 years; additional program budget consideration must be given to:

Public relations;

• General program introduction via bill stuffers and newspaper adds
• Industrial, Commercial and institutional customers by direct mail

Personnel training;

• Backflow Preventer Testers Certification course pre requisite for program manager
• Facility assessment training
• Facility assessment & backflow preventer inventory tracking software

MTS Inc. has developed a win win program which combines an interactive group discussion about emergency response planning, a field trip to review procedures and processes then wraps up with more class room time. The end result is a current ERP program developed in conjunction with the people who may ultimately have to use it.

MTS trainers create an environment very conducive to participation, we provide tailored sessions depending on your utilities size / existing ERP program and number of operators involved and this course may qualify for CEU's.

MTS has developed the a template editor (MTS TE) to provide utilities with a simple method for maintaining and updating documents such as the ERP book Whether you have a current ERP program or need to develop one, this system provides numerous templates and the time to develop custom ones as required and includes:

• Existing ERP review and update
• Program development and implementation planning
• Staff orientation and practice drills
• Utility System review
• Administrative system development and update process implementation

This is a 1 day session combining an interactive discussion about Emergency Response Planning and reviewing the development of proper procedures, protocol, contact list, and distribution of the Plans. Group activities will include review and development of actual ERP’s. The combined result will be a thorough knowledge of the development & maintenance process as well as a rough draft of a tailored water system ERP. Attendees are encouraged to bring their existing ERP manual for review, comparison and updating.

This 1 day session targets employee's that are in or moving into a supervisory capacity, our objective is to motivate and empower your senior staff to provide in house inductee/safety training. Designed with the "Develop from within" approach, this program is an integral part of a successor ship planning/development concept. Our trainers are seasoned and energetic, they come from within the utility world and create an enlightened training environment enhancing the opportunity to learn, retain then deliver the material.

Agenda items include:

Review of:

• Existing utilities Training and Safety Program
• Material update requirments and identification of responsibilities
• Delivery methods
• Training equipment
• Communication skills
• Roll Playing exercises (we know nobody likes these however, they do work ;)
• Peer review
• Implementation and summary discussions

Don't have an inductee training program, we can provide one that is easily customized to fit your utility, modules can include:

• Customer service; Working around mobile equipment; Equipment hand signals;
• Valve and hydrant operation; Environmental issues; Gas powered hand tools;
• Plan reading; local specifications; Tapping procedures; Emergency Response plan deployment; Confined Space program orientation, etc.

Please see our services/Personnel Development section for additional details

The Maintenance Management Program Development course is a 2 1/2 day program where MTS provides a Maintenance Management template to be tailored during the operator training session. The concept is to provide the operators a tool to begin the development of a community specific distribution inventory and a maintenance management program. The template & training includes:

This 1 day course is designed for new operators, small system administrators and those with a vested interest in the proper operation and maintenance of a water system. This program provides a basic introdution to the various components of a water systems. Agenda items include:

• Water sources
• Pumping and storage
• Distribution systems
• Valves, Hydrants and common appurtenances
• Drinking water legislative overview
• Sampling requirements
• Disinfection requirements

This 1.5-day (0.9 CEU accredited) program is designed for small water utility operators and provides a review of confined space entry programs & procedures as listed in the WCB Regulations and utilizes reservoir cleaning as our practice area, agenda items include:

• Safety
• Confined space:
  • Regulations
  • Inventories
  • Entry permits
  • Atmospheric monitoring
  • Fall protection equipment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Entry procedures
  • Work limitations
• Reservoir cleaning:
  • Work planning
  • Customer notification
  • Water Quality
  • Cleaning techniques and chlorine calculations
  • System commissioning

This program combines our Cross Connection Control and Confined Space Awareness courses into a 3 day program - details as per each of their course descriptions.

This 1.5 day (0.9 CEU accredited) program will cover all aspects of cross connections as published in the Cross Connection Control Manual published by the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is delivered primarily in a classroom setting, agenda items include:

• Introduction to Cross Connection Controls
• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Application of backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Recommended installation procedure
• Recommended cross connection control program start up
• Review of the testing process

This 2 day (1.2 CEU accredited) course is designed for the small system operator who is responsible for or will be responsible for the operation of a hypo-chlorinator. The program covers the basic aspects of hypo chlorination.

Broken into three modules:

• Basic principles and concepts
• Math
• Hands on pump maintenance, trouble shooting, repairs and residual monitoring devises.

This course highlights the importance of disinfection and the monitoring process, concepts of chlorination, the types of hypo chlorites as well as safety and handling practices. The math will be a refresher of basic volume calculations then build into dilution factors and concentration calculations.

Operators will have access to a variety of hypo-chlorinators and are encouraged to bring their backup pumps and parts (if available) so these can be rebuilt during this session. Note: If you are bringing a pump to be rebuilt, please ensure you bring the parts required as we do not have an inventory of parts.

This 2 day (1.0 CEU acredited) program is designed to enhance an operator's confidence and skills when dealing with operational upset requiring the deployment of an ERP (Emergency Response Plan).

The program includes:

The scenarios will be structured to challenge the operators skills when dealing with operational upset, the difficulty can be varied according to how the operator(s) are handling the drill; an operator struggling with the basics will not encounter as many obstacles as one handling the situation with a higher level of confidence, for these operators the facilitator can introduce additional obstacles to enhance the challenge and experience.

At the end of each exercise, the facilitator will provide a debriefing to all participants focused on recognizing procedures performed correctly and reviewing re-enforcing procedures and processes in need of refinement.

This 2 day (1.2 CEU accredited) program is designed to enhance an operator's confidence and skills when dealing with operational upset requiring the deployment of an ERP (Emergency Response Plan). This training session provides the next series of modules continued from Interactive ERP I.

The program includes:

• Review of specific ERP prior to going into the field
• Attendee's with then be responsible to organize all necessary resources (people, equipment, tools etc.) and all participants will be given a roll to play.
• Play out all steps required to rectify the situation including actual repairs to Mocked up pipes/valves/pumps etc.
• Complete the necessary safety precautions i.e. confined space protocal; excavation safety; lockout procedures etc.
• Deal with utility customers, and any other involved people
• Then safely bring the component and system back on line.

The scenarios will be structured to challenge the operators skills when dealing with operational upset, the difficulty can be varied according to how the operator(s) are handling the drill; an operator struggling with the basics will not encounter as many obstacles as one handling the situation with a higher level of confidence, for these operators the facilitator can introduce additional obstacles to enhance the challenge and experience.

At the end of each exercise, the facilitator will provide a debriefing to all participants focused on recognizing procedures performed correctly and reviewing re-enforcing procedures and processes in need of refinement.

The Maintenance Management Program Development II course is a 3-day program where MTS provides an expanded Maintenance Management template to be tailored during the operator training session. The concept is to provide the operators a tool to continue the development of their community specific maintenance management program to include additional community assets.

This program requires the attendee / community representative to have taken the original Maintenance Management Program Development session

The template & training includes:

• Operation and Maintenance budgeting (expanded)
• Sewer assets: lift stations; manholes; air release valves; septic tanks; lagoons etc.
• Grounds maintenance
• Small tools maintenance
• Community vehicle inspections and maintenance
• Solid waste: garbage and refuse collection

This is a 2 day conference being offered to experienced Water & Wastewater Operators working for our First Nations Bands / Communities in our province to recognize their efforts and dedication, acknowledging their feedback during training.

The agenda includes:

Day 1 - presentations relating to training opportunities and requirements; the breakout sessions provide group discussions relating to operator challenges etc. Evening entertainment will be provided.

Day 2 - offers hands on opportunities with up to 20 water and waste water equipment manufacturer representatives addressing maintenance and trouble shooting questions on equipment such as: Fire hydrants; Service tapping; Pipe break repair; Leak detection; Chlorine pumps; Confined space monitoring; etc…

(a detailed agenda will be forwarded in the near future to operators who have registered to attend)

The Operator Symposium is a 1½ day (0.9 CEU accredited) session offering “hands-on” training with equipment and maintenance symposium which will interest Operators of Small Water Systems.  The Symposium will include lectures and Hands-on Training on the latest equipment, technology and services for:

This 3 day course provides basic knowledge and information needed to operate Small Wastewater Collections and Treatment systems.  Suitable for operators and/or custodians operating Small Wastewater Systems with up to 500 population on a part time or full time, and needing to acquire knowledge and information to operate said systems efficiently and economically.

Instruction topics include:

This course will prepare operators to write a Small Wastewater System Certification Exam.

This Small Water Systems Course is delivered in a 3 day format and combines classroom as well as field components, agenda items include:

This course is followed by the EOCP examination for Small Water Systems.

This 5-day program is an introductory course providing a basic knowledge of the water distribution practices focusing on practical aspects of the system construction, maintenance and operation.  All delivered primarily in a classroom setting.

The agenda items include:

This program will be followed by the EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 examination.

A 5 day introductory course providing a basic knowledge of water treatment processes focusing on the practical aspects of plant operations. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as a WT I.

This is an 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. This course will be delivered using BCWWA curriculum. The course is followed by an EOCP examination for Water Treatment Level 2.

This 1 day (0.6 CEU accredited) program provides information and lab time on trouble shooting, repair and maintenance of backflow assemblies. This session targets currently certified backflow assembly testers and maintenance personnel.

This 1 day session begins with a basic hydraulics review and proceeds with control valve applications, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. For additional details, please contact our office.

This 1/2 day program is designed for water utility operators and provides a review of basic math relating to chlorination and disinfection. We combine basic math excersises and build the skills required to enable an opterator to perform basic system and chlorine calculations with confidence. agenda items include:

• Introduction to math
• Basic math excersises
• Formulas
• Conversions
• Chlorine calculations
• Volume calculations
• Flow rate calulations

This 1/2 day program is designed for water utility operators and provides a review of basic math relating to water system flushing. We combine basic math excersises and build the skills required to enable an opterator to perform basic system calculations with confidence. agenda items include:

• Introduction to math
• Basic math excersises
• Formulas
• Conversions
• Volume calculations
• Flow rate calulations

Designed and delivered by Greg Anderson of Mearls Machine Works Ltd, this program is designed for operators, pump technicians, well drillers and those with a vested interest in the proper operation and maintenance of a pumped water system. This 2 day program provides a review of Basic Hydraulics; Pump Types and Control Valves used in water systems. . Agenda items include:

Basic Hydraulics

• Pressure vs. Head and Specific Gravity
• Friction loss and Properties of water
• NPSHa vs NPSHr
• Reading pump curves
• System Curves, Calculating Pump Brake Horsepower
• Determining Pump Performance from Field readings

• Handy Conversions and formulas

Pump Types

• Detailed Construction of: End suction Centrifugal; Horizontal Split case; Vertical Lineshaft Turbine; Submersible Turbine; Motors for all listed
• Installation of above
• Operation and Maintenance

Control Valves

• Basic Function
• Application of common Types
• Pressure Relief, Reducing, Sustaining, Pump control, Etc.
• Construction
• Operation and Maintenance
• Includes Animations of Various Valve Functions

This 1 day program is intended for operators who have their chlorine handler certification that are looking to update their skills. Delivered in our interactive facility, this session provides hands on practice primarily dealing with chlorine gas systems with a focus on the safe handling techniques, equipment and emergency procedures.

CLASSROOM TOPICS WILL INCLUDE 

• Review of chlorination calculations
• Relationship between chlorine dosage, demand and residual 
• Residual measurements
• Review of Work Safe BC handbook
• Review use of repair kits A and B
• Choice of respirators
• Written procedures for tank changeover
• Topics suggested by attendees

WORKSHOP COMPONENTS

• Perform tank hook-up
• Perform leak control using repair kits 
• Perform chlorine residual testing
• Trouble shoot gas chlorinator malfunctions

This 1 day program is designed for those working within the food & beverage processing environment and provides a review of confined space entry programs & procedures as listed in the WCB Regulations and utilizes reservoir cleaning as our practice area, agenda items include:

• Safety
• Confined space:
  • Regulations
  • Inventories
  • Entry permits
  • Atmospheric monitoring
  • Fall protection equipment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Entry procedures
  • Work limitations
• Reservoir cleaning:
  • Work planning
  • Customer notification
  • Water Quality
  • Cleaning techniques and chlorine calculations
  • System commissioning

This course is designed for operators and rescue personnel who may be required to work around or in confined spaces. In this is a five (5) day long course participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively coordinate, perform and supervise an operations level confined space incident. Concepts in incident command, rescue strategies and tactics, site management, team leadership, hazard mitigation, equipment management, advanced rescue techniques, rescue pre-planning, rescue scene management and termination will be explored and developed by the end of the course. The course meets the requirements of confined space rescue at an operations level.

Awareness section (one day);

• standards and regulations
• characteristics and typing of confined spaces
• confined space hazards
• lock out
• atmospheric monitoring and detection

 Operations section (four days);

• confined space entry equipment
• ropes and knots
• mechanical advantage systems
• anchoring and rigging for confined spaces
• ventilation for confined space
• respiratory protection
• safety and personal protective equipment
• incident command systems
• communications in confined spaces
• confined space rescue patient packaging
• confined space rescue internal rigging
• due diligence and legal responsibilities for confined space rescue

This program is designed for operators, pump technicians, well drillers and those working with globe style control valves in their system. This 1 day program provides additional trouble shooting and repair concepts for control valves. Agenda items include:

Control Valves:

• Basic Function
• Application and common challenges associated with globe valves such as:
  • Pressure Relief,
  • Reducing,
  • Sustaining,
  • Pump control
• Trouble shooting techniques and concepts
• Parts and repairs

In an effort to ensure that you, as the end user of the Facility Assessment Survey Technology(FAST) software have the tools to best manage your backflow prevention program, MTS is holding a FAST user group session in our Vernon training Centre. Targeting the primary software users and their support people, the session provides the opportunity to exchange feedback and tips on program utilization techniques and provides an opportunity to network with your cross connection control neighbors.

Update concepts and timelines

This 1 day program covers Fire Hydrant Maintenance procedures, including:

• Safety
• General hydrant maintenance requirements
• Manufacturer specific hydrant maintenance

When ever possible, we invite the manufacturers representitives to present the material specific to their hydrants.

Designed to follow the Basic Hydraulics, Automatic Control, Air and Check Valve Applications (Phase I) this program builds on the basic materials covered and includes information on Flow Metering and Advanced Automatic Control Valve Applications. For additional details please contact our office.

This 1 day program is designed for water utility operators, contractors who install water mains, engineer tech's responsible for observing tests and municipal inspectors. The program covers agenda items include:

• Basic math excercises
• Formulas
• Conversions
• Chlorine calculations
• Volume calculations
• Pressure testing principals
• AWWA Specifications
• Basic leak detection concepts
• Pipe types and testing traits
• Valve operation and characteristics

This 1 day course is designed for the small system operator who is responsible for or will be responsible for the operation of a hypo-chlorinator. The program covers the basic aspects of hypo chlorination. 

Broken into three modules:

• Basic principles and concepts
• Math
• Hands on pump maintenance, trouble shooting, repairs and residual monitoring devises.

This course highlights the importance of disinfection and the monitoring process, concepts of chlorination, the types of hypo chlorites as well as safety and handling practices. The math will be a refresher of basic volume calculations then build into dilution factors and concentration calculations. 

Operators will have access to a variety of hypo-chlorinators.

Designed for water treatment plant operators, this 1 day program is focused on the procedures, process and interpretation of jar testing. Additional information and descprition to be provided soon.

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

Operator safety is paramount to the successful day to day operation of any water or wastewater system. This 1 day program explores the various safety aspects related to daily operation in a municipal utility environment. The target audience is New operator and others required to work in and around the utility world.agenda items include:

• WCB Requirements
• WHIMS components
• Hydraulic forces
• Confined space basics
• Working around mobile equipment
• Working with gas powered equipment
• Safe trenching techniques
• General safety awareness

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

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Designed for operators, and system administrators as well as those with a vested interest in the proper operation and maintenance of a water system. This 1 day program provides a review of maintenance requirements for valves and appurtenances connected to water systems and explores record keeping methods. Agenda items include:

• Types of maintenance
• Valves, Hydrants and common appurtenance maintenance requirements
• Asset inventory and value
• Maintenance records
• Computerized maintenance programs

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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

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Designed for those responsible for taking potable water samples in small communities. This 1.5 day program provides a basic introduction to the various components of a water systems, sampling techniques. Agenda items include:

• Water sources
• Pumping and storage
• Distribution systems
• Valves, Hydrants and common appurtenances
• Drinking water legislative overview
• Sampling requirements
• Disinfection requirements

This 2 day program is designed specifically for industry sales personnel and offers a source to tap overview of a water system. Working with our "live" system, attendees develop an exceptional understanding of product usage and application in our hands on training environment. This program provides equipment and appurtenance installation and maintenance information on a variety of common water system components. Derived from of our existing programs, the training can be tailored to meet your companies specific requirements, components include but are not limited to:

ü                   Source Water (theory)

ü                   Basic Hydraulics (theory & demonstration)

ü                   Wells and Pumps (theory & demonstration)

ü                   Chlorination (theory, demonstration & hands on)

ü                   Controls and Control Valves (theory & demonstration)

ü                   System Isolation and service valves (theory & demonstration)

ü                   Repair couplings, saddles and service materials (theory & hands on)

ü                   Hydrants (theory & hands on)

ü                   Water Meters (theory & hands on)

ü                   Backflow Preventers (theory, demonstration & hands on)

ü                   Specialized tools and equipment (theory, demonstration & hands on)

ü                   Hot Tapping (theory, demonstration & hands on)

Our water system represents several manufacturers' equipment and materials, please contact our office for specifics as we are happy to explore the inclusion of additional products.

For company exclusive sessions, consider the opportunity to provide your staff with alternative training, our facility is an excellent platform for your group to host presentations and demonstrations delivered by:

ü                 Manufacturer representatives

ü                 Internal product specialists

ü                 Sales and marketing trainers

ü                 Human resources etc.

We are able to facilitate / integrate any of the above sessions into or after this program, please contact Shawn (250) 503-0893 to discuss.

Designed for new operators, small system administrators and those with a vested interest in the proper operation and maintenance of a water system, this 1 day interactive experience walks participants through a live water system. From the life size (operational) and transparent water well to the curb stop representing the end of the system, this component by component tour allows participants to get their hands on most of the equipment in use on a typical water system. Our purpose built interactive training facility includes a fully operational water system and represents typical components from source to tap.

Our system and the hands on tour include components such as:

ü       Ground water (life size, operational, above ground and transparent water well)

ü       Pumping and storage (several variations of pumps and an active reservoir system)

ü       Disinfection equipment (chlorine room with sodium, calcium and gas chlorination) 

ü       Sampling and monitoring lab equipment (chorine residual and bacteriological)

ü       Distribution system (variety of charged pipe from 150mm mains to 20mm services including repair couplings, saddles and service connections with main and curb stops)

ü       Valves (control, air relief, gate, butterfly, check, backflow prevention, ball, plug etc.)

ü       Hydrants (dry barrel slide gate, compression and yard style)

ü       Metering (positive displacement and turbine) (Magnetic and propeller. spring 2010)

This dynamic and interactive session always includes a complete system tour. Our program does offer flexibility and the delivery is adjusted based on the results of the initial assessment where we identify the specific area’s of interest and expand on these components as time permits.

Designed for new operators, small system administrators and those with a vested interest in the proper operation and maintenance of a water system. This 1 day program provides an exploration of water system characteristics and trouble shooting concepts as well as discussion on when is the right time to ask for help. agenda items include:

• What to do when things go wrong
• Emergency preparedness
• Basic Pump trouble shooting
• Basic leak detection
• Distribution system characteristics
• Valves, Hydrants and common appurtenance failures
• Test

This 1 day program provides those who's water is supplied from a smaller well the information on how to properly monitor their well.

• Chlorination and shock treatment
• Wellhead protection concepts
• Water Quality and general challenges associated with well water.