This course is designed for those working in a waste water treatment Plant environment. Combining the experience and knowledge acquired in the field, this session provides education and tools to better prepare attendee's for the WWT Level I Examination.

1. Sources - understand where Wastewater originates

2. Physical characteristics - understand Wastewater makeup

3. Hydrological cycle - understand the effect of Wastewater Treatment on the cycle

4. Nutrient cycle - understand nitrification and denitrification

5. Eutrophication - understand the concept and effects of eutrophication

6. Lift stations - understand the location, operation and controls

7. Preliminary Treatment - understand the components, controls and effects

8. Primary Treatment - understand the components, controls and effects

9. Activated sludge - understand the components, controls and effects

10. RBC’s - understand the components, controls and effects

11. Digesters - understand the components, controls and effects

12. Disinfection - understand the components, controls and effects

13. Sludge thickening - understand the components, controls and effects

14. Motors, Drives, Valves - understand the components and controls

15. Cross Connection - understand the components, controls and effects

16. Flow Measurement - understand the components, controls and effects

17. Safety / Lab - understand the components, controls and effects

18. Ponds and Lagoons - explore the operational functions

** 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.