March 10, 2010 Hilton Hotel & Suites, Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Operator Training CentersOperator Training CentersBack to SchoolBack to School
March 10, 2010Hilton Hotel & Suites, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
Presentation Content
1. Overview of training requirements for operators2. Some specialized training centers3. Ontario Colleges4. Other opportunities5. OFNTSC – CRTP6. Summary
Training Requirements• Details found in Ontario Regulations 128/04 as amended by O. Reg
415/09– Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality
Analysts
• 4 classes of operators certificates– Class I, II, III, IV for each type of residential subsystem– Also, Operator-in-Training for each subsystem– Expire 3 years after date of issue but may be renewed
• Fee to renew
• Continuing Education must be approved by the Director• On-the-job training must have documented learning objectives and
be provided by a trainer with expertise in the subject matter
Training RequirementsAnnual training requirements
1Can be averaged over 3 years during which the operators certificate is valid
Operator Class Training Requirements Minimum Total Hours
Class I 7 hrs Continuing EducationBalance “on the job” training
301
Class II 12 hrs Continuing EducationBalance “on the job” training
351
Class III 14 hrs Continuing EducationBalance “on the job” training
401
Class IV 14 hrs Continuing EducationBalance “on the job” training
501
Training Requirements• Schedule 2 of O. Reg. 128/04 gives the qualifications for:
– Operators in Training– Class I, II, III and IV operators
• All require a minimum of grade 12 or equivalent• Writing and passing an exam related to the functions of the class• Must have experience in previous class
Training and learning is a lifelong experienceWater system operators are not the exception
Back to School
Training CentersKeewaytinook Centre of Excellence, • Provides professional, technical and academic training for water
plant operators. Our training centre has a state-of-the-art training and laboratory facility, a shop area, and mezzanine.
• First Nation owned and operated• Located in Dryden, Northwestern Ontario• Training Calendar for March 2010
– http://watertraining.ca/?q=node/73
• 2010 Training Schedule– http://www.watertraining.ca/comingevents2.html
• Have a booth here at the symposium
Training CentersFirst Nations Training Institute• Indigenous Environmental Technician program will provide
individuals with the understanding and concepts of traditional knowledge enabling them to work within or in partnership with federal agencies, Environmental consulting firms, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Government environmental monitoring agencies, research institutes or private companies and laboratories.
• Also has courses leading to OSSD• First Nation owned and controlled• http://www.fnti.net/
Training CentersWalkerton Clean Water Center• The Centre is responsible for providing training to drinking water
system operators across Ontario with a focus on smaller, remote and older systems, including First Nations systems. It also provides advisory support to Ontario's drinking water system owners, operators, and operating authorities.
• Overview of WCWC– http://www.wcwc.ca/en/about/corporate.asp
• Entry level drinking water operator course– http://www.wcwc.ca/en/training/resources/Entry-LevelCourseFactSheet-Dec200
8.pdf
Ontario Water Operator Training Center - (OWOTC)Windsor and Hamilton Schools
Offering Training Options and Solutions • Pre-Training Assessments & Consultation• Water and Wastewater Training Schools• On-Site Water and Wastewater Training Courses• Leasing of Water and Wastewater Courses• Post Training Assessment and Operator Coaching• Water and Wastewater Training & Certification Support
This is their calendar for the next few monthshttp://www.owotc.com/o42000.asp
Training Centers
Ontario Colleges• Cambrian College – Sudbury• St. Lawrence College – Corporate Training – SE
Ontario• Confederation College – Thunder Bay
Many other colleges offer courses . Here is a listing off a college selection website:
• http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/SearchResult/ENERGY-ENVIRONMENTAL-NATURAL-RESOURCES/_/N-lfo1?Dym=1&No=0&Np=1&Ntk=EnglishAll&Ntx=mode matchallany&Nty=1&Qo=20&searchWithin=on&terms=water%20treatment&searchLink=on&metaTagParam=nil
Training Centers
Other Opportunities• Environmental Training Institute
– http://etivc.org/info.pdf
• Metcon Sales and Engineering– http://www.metconeng.com/training/
• Northern Waterworks– http://www.northernwaterworks.com/html/training.html
• Ontario Clean Water Agency– http://www.ocwa.com/en/training_services
Training Centers
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation Circuit Rider Training Program – CRTP
• Delivered since 1996 to First Nations across Ontario• 25 Module training package approved by MOE• Use of experienced and qualified First Nation trainers/operators• No cost to First Nations• Contact
Mohammed KarimCRTP Co-ordinator, OFNTSC
Training Centers
Training CentersThe Ontario Water and Wastewater Certification Office provides a listing of training organizations at the following website:
http://www.owwco.ca/ITO1.htm
SummaryPotable water is a necessity of all life.Skilled and well trained water and wastewater system operators are vital to the general health of First Nations people. In addition to facilities that are capable of producing water that meets strict quality and quantity guidelines, operators must be able to operate the systems. High quality training is necessary to maintain your operating skills. There are numerous opportunities to obtain this training and the resulting skills and knowledge. INAC does provide funds to assist in obtaining the training.
Summary
Good Luck to all the operators who will strive for more skills and knowledge in this coming year.
Thank You