Water Treatment and Distribution System Operations

Sault College

Course

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Semester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This part-time online certificate program provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to work in the water treatment operations industry, an industry which plays a critical role in protecting public health and the natural environment through the responsible treatment of drinking water. To enter the operating profession, individuals must become certified. Graduates of this program will have sufficient knowledge to write various level certification examinations. Courses within this program may also be of interest to water operators who are seeking director-approved continuing education units (CEUS) that are recognized by the Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO).

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This certificate is intended for those wanting to work in the water industry as well and for current water operators in the water industry who are seeking professional development opportunities. This certificate can open doors that will lead to a variety of careers in the drinking water industry and those completing it will have potential to be a vital member of the water operations team.

Employment areas include: water treatment operator, water distribution operator, field technician, environmental inspector, sampling technician, and municipal inspector.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 U or C Math (e.g. MCT4C).
Students must successfully complete all courses within 7 years of acceptance into the program in order to graduate.
Students must obtain a G.P.A. of 2.0 or 60% or higher to obtain this certificate.

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Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Office IT
  • Public
  • System Operations
  • Industry
  • Part Time
  • Mathematics

Course programme

Semester 1
  • OEL859 - 4 Drinking Water Operator-in-Training Certification Prep
  • OEL861 - 4 Water Treatment Certification Level I & II
  • OEL866 - 4 Water Treatment Certification Level III & IV
  • OEL868 - 4 Applied Math for Water and Wastewater Operations
  • OEL869 - 4 Applied Hydraulics for Water and Wastewater Operations
  • OEL870 - 4 Water Distribution Certification Level I & II
Learners must complete six compulsory courses listed below
  • OEL868 Applied Mathematics for Water and Wastewater Operations
  • OEL859 Drinking Water Operator-in-Training Certification Preparation
  • OEL861 Water Treatment Certification Level I and II
  • OEL869 Applied Hydraulics for Water and Wastewater Operations
  • OEL870 Water Distribution Certification Level I & II
  • OEL866 Water Treatment Certification Level III & IV

Water Treatment and Distribution System Operations

Price on request