Note: This program is recognized and endorsed by the NB Department of Environment, NS Department of Environment and the PEI Department of Environment.
This six month online Water & Wastewater Management program meets three primary goals:
Provides a solid knowledge base for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
Prepares operators to write Provincial Certification Exams (levels 1, 2, and 3 with a minimum one year on the job training and an approved application form from Skilled Trades NB). Provides a solid foundation for operators to receive training in advanced topics.
With online training, students are provided with the opportunity to take these courses while on the job.
Tuition
Tuition for the full program is $2100.00 (this includes one of four disciplines).
Please refer to our Brochure (pdf) for more detailed pricing, program structure and overview.
Courses
This program consists of a group of core courses plus one focus course plus one discipline course.
(SCIE1019) General Sciences for Water and Wastewater Operators
Basic math, electrical, chemistry, unit conversion, microbiology, hydraulics, and perimeter area volume. - 21 hrs, 2.1 CEUs.
(SECU1328) Occupational Health and Safety for Water Wastewater Operator
General safety, TDG, confined space, trenching, WHIS, and lockout / tagout - 21 hrs, 2.1 CEUs
(IPTI1044) Water and Wastewater Mechanical Systems
Pumps, valves, motors, drive systems, compressors and generators, control components, and electrical operations. - 21 hrs, 2.1 CEUs.
(BMGE1114) Planning and Reporting for Water and Wastewater
Drawings, financial, organization & records, security & response, training & certification, public relations. 14 hrs, 1.4 CEUs.
(ENVI1061) Water Quality Control
Sources & characteristics, quality control & assurance. 7 hrs, 0.7 CEUs.
(ENVI1059) Wastewater Quality Control
Sources & characteristics, quality control & assurance . 7 hrs, 1.4 CEUs.
(SANI1029) Water Distribution Processes Overview, piping systems & installation, valve fitting & hydrants, water storage, pump houses, piping operations & maintenance,
disinfection. - 28 hrs., 2.8 CEUs.
(ENVI1060) Water Treatment Processes Overview, sources, raw water pump houses & pipelines, coagulation & flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, corrosion & scaling,
laboratory control & disinfection. - 35 hrs., 3.5 CEUs.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
NBCC campuses are located on Mi’kmaq, Wolastoq and Peskotomuhkati homelands. Since 1726 this land has been subject to treaties that are still in effect today. We are grateful to learn together on this land and do so guided by the original spirit
of those treaties - peace, respect and friendship.