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Start End Location Title Status Length Times CEUS Fee Description
October 11th, 2023 October 13th, 2023 Vernon - MTS Training CenterFire Hydrant Maintenance <7128>, Leak Detection (Water Systems) <7129>, Water Main Repair and Disinfection <7161>.3 day(s)9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.1.8$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

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

November 14th, 2023 November 16th, 2023 Prince GeorgeSmall Wastewater Systems <8040>.3 day(s)8:30am to 4:30pm1.8$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

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:

  • Safety
  • Sewage collection systems
  • Lagoons
  • Septic systems
  • Basic hydraulics
  • Sewage lift stations
  • Electricity and Applied Mathematics
  • Overviews of system components
  • Disinfection
  • Structures and group discussions on mechanical concepts
  • Operations strategies
  • Monitoring
  • Trouble shooting practices

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.

November 21st, 2023 November 22nd, 2023 Vernon - MTS Training CenterIntroduction to Watershed Monitoring and Management <1226546>2 day(s)8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.1.2$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

 

Designed for water system operators, this course offers a basic understanding of watershed management and awareness. Topics will characterize drinking water sources and watersheds, discussing the many seasonal, environmental, human, and industrial impacts on water sources. Topics  and objectives include:

1. Introduction to watersheds - Characterizing drinking water watersheds

2. Source water - Understanding and defining both surface and ground water sources

3. Impacts on source water - To discuss and define the impacts of seasonal, environmental, human, and industrial on source water

4. Watershed monitoring - Evaluating factors to consider in a monitoring program

5. Responsibilities - Identify water system management and operator responsibilities for watershed monitoring

 

November 28th, 2023 November 29th, 2023 Vernon - MTS Training CenterMaintenance Management Program Development <1226533>.2 day(s)8:30 am to 4:30 pm1.2$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

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

 

November 30th, 2023 December 1st, 2023 Vernon - MTS Training CenterACRS and Budgeting <1226824>.2 day(s)8:30 am to 4:30 pm1.2$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

Asset Condition Reporting Systems

 

This course provides operators with a detailed understanding of the Asset Conditioning Reporting System (ACRS) process. With this review the Operator can provide their knowledge about the assets within their communities’ water and wastewater systems to better support the ACRS.

 

Accreditted CEUs: (Realted) WD, WT, WWC, SWS, SWWS, WWT, BWD, BWS

December 4th, 2023 December 8th, 2023 Vernon - MTS Training CenterWater Treatment Level I <7572>.4.5 day(s)8:30am to 4:30pm2.7$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

This 4.5 day certification course provides the basic knowledge of water treatment practices, focusing on the practical aspects of the operation, maintenance and 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

·         General Safety

 

This course is followed by an EOCP examination session.

** 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.

December 4th, 2023 December 8th, 2023 Instructor Led Virtual ClassroomWater Treatment Level I <7572>.4.5 day(s)8:30am to 4:30pm2.7$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

This 4.5 day certification course provides the basic knowledge of water treatment practices, focusing on the practical aspects of the operation, maintenance and 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

·         General Safety

 

This course is followed by an EOCP examination session.

** 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.

December 12th, 2023 December 14th, 2023 Vernon - MTS Training CenterHypo Chlorination <7125>, Water Well Maintenance <7162>, Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning <7158>.3 day(s)8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.1.8$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

The Hypo Chlorination, Water Well Maintenance, Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning are one day courses run consecutively over a 3 day period – see course descriptions in the Interactive Program Courses. Hypo Chlorination / Water Well Maintenance / Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning

January 25th, 2024 January 26th, 2024 Vernon - MTS Training CenterConfined Space Awareness <7152> + Confined Space Entry Level II <8231>.2 day(s)8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.1.2$0.00 (includes applicable taxes)

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 & practical exercise’s for students to safely enter a confined space using standard CS entry techniques & equipment with an additional component utilizing specialized techniques for simultaneous multiple worker entries. Topics Include:

  •          Regulations & Responsibilities - a review of OHS regulations & responsibilities,
  •          Hazards & Precautions - understanding hazards and learning precautions to eliminate,
  •          Inspection and Review of Equipment and PPE - reviewing function and operation of confined space entry equipment
  •          Knots, Rope and Specialized Equipment - Learn and demonstrate constructing a rope system for multiple worker entry
  •          Pre-Plan (Workers and Task)-  to Develop and organize a task plan
  •          Preparing Personnel for Entry / Inspection - understanding procedures and how to inspect equipment prior to use
  •          Preparing the Space for Entry - Learn how to set up equipment and prepare the space / area for entry
  •          Entry into a Confined Space - learning and demonstrating safe enter of a confined space
  •          Exiting a Confined Space - learn and demonstrate safe exit of a confined space
  •    .   Man-down Non-Entry Rescue Procedure - learn non-entry extraction techniques
  •        Post Entry Procedures

 

The course also provides a non-entry rescue exercise.

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