ISC Course Calendar

The Fire Hydrant Maintenance, Leak Detection (Water Systems), Water Main Repair and Disinfection are 1 day courses run consecutively over a 3 day period – see course descriptions in the Interactive Program Courses. Fire Hydrant Maintenance / Leak Detection (Water Systems) / Water Main Repair and Disinfection

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 3 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

• Regulations & Responsibilities - Understand the operator requirements and the regulatory requirements 

• Watersheds, Sources & Wells - Identify the water sources for a small water system

• Treatment - Acknowledge the requirements and methods for treatment

• Storage & Math - Comprehend the math formulas used for volume, dosage and cleaning

• Disinfection - Understand disinfection principles and the application, of hypo chlorination

• Distribution Systems - Recognize the purpose of maintaining and troubleshooting a distribution system

• Water Quality & Sampling - Understand and define water quality along with the proper techniques for sampling

• Safety - Re-enforce the necessity and requirements of Safety

MTS will coordinate with EOCP for an examination session to follow 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.

This course is oriented towards both existing and future wastewater operators, providing the knowledge and theory of operating a wastewater pond/lagoon. Provisioning and optimizing the operations of wastewater stabilization ponds, including the purpose, function, components, microbiology of, sampling, monitoring, and analyzing, along with lab techniques and procedures. A great prerequisite for the wastewater treatment plant operators course. Topics covered during this session are:

- Fundamentals

- Construction

- Microbiology

- Maintenance

- Troubleshooting

- Regualtions

- Safety

- Calculations

Accredited for 1.2 CEUs: (Core) SWWS, WWT (Related) WD,WT, WWC, SWS, BWD, BWS, SCS

This course combines the basic requirements of a water distribution system with advanced practical aspects of system construction, operation and maintenance. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WD-I / II.

The course is followed by an EOCP examination for categories such as Water Distribution OIT, Level 1 or 2.

** 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.

This course combines the basic requirements of a water distribution system with advanced practical aspects of system construction, operation and maintenance. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WD-I / II.

The course is followed by an EOCP examination for categories such as Water Distribution OIT, Level 1 or 2.

** 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.

This course is designed to assist water and wastewater system operators in the development and understanding of the importance of maintenance management programs customized to their systems and the systems assets. Topics include:

• Introduction to Maintenance Management Program
• Maintenance Management Program Implementation
• Inventory System Equipment /Assets
• Create Preventitive Maintenance Procedures
• System Maintenance Scheduling
• Allocate the task to Specific People
• Refresher of Confined Space and Emergency Response Programs

Lift Station Maintenance

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

Electrical Safety & Troubleshooting for Lift Stations:

This session will review troubleshooting and the safety of working around electrical components of a lift station.

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. MTS will coordinate with EOCP for an examination session to follow 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.

Confined Space Awareness

This 1 day program is designed for utility operators 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

Confined Space Entry Level II

Prerequisite: Confined Space Awareness

This (1-day) course provides proper procedures, roles, responsibilities & practical exercises for Supervisors, Standby Personnel, and Entrants for safe entry into confined spaces using standard CS entry techniques & equipment, with an additional component utilizing specialized techniques for simultaneous multiple worker entries.

Topics Include:

1.       Regulations & Responsibilities - a review of OHS regulations & responsibilities,

2.       Hazards & Precautions - understanding hazards and learning precautions to eliminate,

3.       Inspection and Review of Equipment and PPE - reviewing function and operation of confined space entry equipment

4.       Knots, Rope and Specialized Equipment - Learn and demonstrate constructing a rope system for multiple worker entry

5.       Pre-Plan (Workers and Task) - to Develop and organize a task plan

6.       Preparing Personnel for Entry / Inspection - understanding procedures and how to inspect equipment prior to use

7.       Preparing the Space for Entry - Learn how to set up equipment and prepare the space / area for entry

8.       Entry into a Confined Space - learning and demonstrating safe enter of a confined space

9.       Exiting a Confined Space - learn and demonstrate safe exit of a confined space

10.   Man-down Non-Entry Rescue Procedure - learn non-entry extraction techniques

11.   Post Entry Procedures

The course also provides a non-entry rescue exercise.

Attendees will need to bring their own proper steel toes, work gloves, coveralls

This 4.5-day course provides the basic knowledge of water treatment practices, focusing on the practical aspects of the operation, maintenance & monitoring for these processes. Utilizing a hands-on facility combined with theoretical studies provides operators with a dynamic learning environment. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WT Level I. Course topics include Regulations & Responsibilities, Water Sources, Storage, & Intakes, Math, Coagulation & Flocculation, Sedimentation & Filtration, Additional Treatment Processes, Disinfection, Electrical & Mechanical Equipment, Water Quality, Monitoring & Lab Procedures and General Safety. A great pre-study course for those who will be applying to write the certification exam.

** 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.

This 4.5-day course provides the basic knowledge of water treatment practices, focusing on the practical aspects of the operation, maintenance & monitoring for these processes. Utilizing a hands-on facility combined with theoretical studies provides operators with a dynamic learning environment. Recommended for operators who maintain a facility classified as WT Level I. Course topics include Regulations & Responsibilities, Water Sources, Storage, & Intakes, Math, Coagulation & Flocculation, Sedimentation & Filtration, Additional Treatment Processes, Disinfection, Electrical & Mechanical Equipment, Water Quality, Monitoring & Lab Procedures and General Safety. A great pre-study course for those who will be applying to write the certification exam.

** 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.

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 3 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

• Regulations & Responsibilities - Understand the operator requirements and the regulatory requirements 

• Watersheds, Sources & Wells - Identify the water sources for a small water system

• Treatment - Acknowledge the requirements and methods for treatment

• Storage & Math - Comprehend the math formulas used for volume, dosage and cleaning

• Disinfection - Understand disinfection principles and the application, of hypo chlorination

• Distribution Systems - Recognize the purpose of maintaining and troubleshooting a distribution system

• Water Quality & Sampling - Understand and define water quality along with the proper techniques for sampling

• Safety - Re-enforce the necessity and requirements of Safety

MTS will coordinate with EOCP for an examination session to follow 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.

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 3 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

• Regulations & Responsibilities - Understand the operator requirements and the regulatory requirements 

• Watersheds, Sources & Wells - Identify the water sources for a small water system

• Treatment - Acknowledge the requirements and methods for treatment

• Storage & Math - Comprehend the math formulas used for volume, dosage and cleaning

• Disinfection - Understand disinfection principles and the application, of hypo chlorination

• Distribution Systems - Recognize the purpose of maintaining and troubleshooting a distribution system

• Water Quality & Sampling - Understand and define water quality along with the proper techniques for sampling

• Safety - Re-enforce the necessity and requirements of Safety

MTS will coordinate with EOCP for an examination session to follow 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.

Water Well Maintenance (7162)

This 1-day course provides small well operators and private well owners the information and procedures for monitoring, disinfecting, protecting and water quality trouble shooting of their well. Topics include groundwater sources, wells, regulations, wellhead protection, groundwater quality, groundwater challenges, disinfection.

Hypo Chlorination and Pump Labs (8155)

This course covers the theory and science of sodium and calcium hypochlorination and designed for water system operators responsible for disinfection utilizing hypochlorites and operating hypochlorinators. Topics: types of hypochlorites; importance of disinfection and monitoring process; chlorination concepts; safety and handling practices, basic math refresher and hands on lab time with the pumps.

Topics & Objectives include theory of disinfection and chlorination, basic math, sampling lab, principles of hypochlorination, concentration and dosing calculations, working with pump components, tearing down pumps, hypochlorination systems, hypochlorinator lab, safety, handling and troubleshooting hypochlorinators, calibration lab.

This course is oriented towards both existing and future wastewater operators, providing the knowledge and theory of operating a wastewater pond/lagoon. Provisioning and optimizing the operations of wastewater stabilization ponds, including the purpose, function, components, microbiology of, sampling, monitoring, and analyzing, along with lab techniques and procedures. A great prerequisite for the wastewater treatment plant operators course. Topics covered during this session are:

- Fundamentals

- Construction

- Microbiology

- Maintenance

- Troubleshooting

- Regualtions

- Safety

- Calculations

Accredited for 1.2 CEUs: (Core) SWWS, WWT (Related) WD,WT, WWC, SWS, BWD, BWS, SCS

This course is oriented towards both existing and future wastewater operators, providing the knowledge and theory of operating a wastewater pond/lagoon. Provisioning and optimizing the operations of wastewater stabilization ponds, including the purpose, function, components, microbiology of, sampling, monitoring, and analyzing, along with lab techniques and procedures. A great prerequisite for the wastewater treatment plant operators course. Topics covered during this session are:

- Fundamentals

- Construction

- Microbiology

- Maintenance

- Troubleshooting

- Regualtions

- Safety

- Calculations

Accredited for 1.2 CEUs: (Core) SWWS, WWT (Related) WD,WT, WWC, SWS, BWD, BWS, SCS

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. MTS will coordinate with EOCP for an examination session to follow 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.

This course is designed to assist field staff troubleshoot and repair water and sewer pumps. Hydraulics are introduced to assist with getting the best efficiency for the utility. At the end of the two day session the Pump Station Operator will have a better understanding of the importance of pump maintenance as it related to the operating expenses of the utility. The operator will also have the confidence to troubleshoot and tear down water and sewer pumps to perform basic repairs.

1.       Water Pump Fundamentals - Including wear rings and Impeller height settings

2.       Pump Cavitation and NPSH - Cavitation costs, modifying system parameters to resolve / minimize damage

3.       Pump Curves and Hydraulics - Includes affinity laws to begin the discussion on Variable frequency drives

4.       Sewer Pump Fundamentals including wire to water efficiency - Discuss true long term cost of ownership of various types of sewage pumps

5.       Pump rebuilding, bearing installation and troubleshooting - How to identify thrust direction and identify causes of bearing failure

6.       Pump alignment and next steps to increased efficiency - Alignment fundamentals, soft foot, base grouting, effects of piping strain

This three day course is recommended for students who have previously attended and completed the Confined Space Rescue Operations Level Course, as the CS Rescue Operations Level requires annual training to maintain certification status as per regulations. 

Topics Include: 

·        Review Hazards, precautions and documentation          

·        Review operation of equipment & personal protection equipment          

·        Review entry procedures & non-entry rescue technics

·        Conduct practical exercises

·        Review operation level rescue technics

·        Review rope based rescue techniques

·        Review patient packaging & extraction

·        Review team coordination and site management           

 Conduct practical exercises / exam        

This course is designed for operators and rescue personnel who may be required to work around or in confined spaces. In this five day 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