Course Overview

This course provides new operators with a basic understanding of water characteristics and pathogens, treatment and distribution processes, and the regulations that govern water quality. This course is intended to complement the on-the-job training that Operators in Training (OITs) receive from their employers.
The course consists of two components. The first involves approximately 40 hours of self-study. The self-study manual will be mailed to the registrant within five (5) business days of registration.
Once the first portion is completed, the participant must pass a self-administered exam in order to proceed to the classroom portion of the course.
The classroom session is one week in duration and consists of a final exam that covers subject areas addressed both in the self-study and classroom portions of the course.

Target Audience

This is a mandatory course required by all new operators. It must be completed within 3 years from the date an OIT certificate in drinking water treatment and/or distribution was issued.

 

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Course Trainer:

  Kevan Light

Kevan has worked over 35 years in the water industry working for the City of Toronto and the City of Peterborough; duties ranged from water quality chemist, WTP Operator, WTP Supervisor (Maintenance and Operations) and WTP Superintendent. He holds a diploma in Organic Chemistry as well as Class IV WT, Class II WD, Class I WWT, and Class I WWC. Kevan has participated in a variety of certificate programs and workshops on topics directly related to technological advancements in the drinking water industry. He has earned the OWWA’s Operator Meritorious Service Award in 2014. Kevan worked in a water quality laboratory for 4 WTP’s for the City of Toronto. Later operated all 4 WTP’s for City of Toronto. Before retirement (2016), he was Superintendent for the City of Peterborough’s WTP.
Kevan brings a good knowledge in chemistry relating to water, biofiltration, algae identification, and various water treatment technologies. He is presently a contract Trainer for WCWC and instructor for Fleming College (Advance Water Systems, Environmental Law, and Environmental Technology) and Durham College water systems. Kevan is also a member of AWWA and OWWA.

Course Trainer:

  Janine deBoer

Janine has almost 30 years’ experience working in the water industry and holds a Water Treatment 4 and Water Distribution and Supply 3 certificate. After leaving Durham Region after 26 years where she was the Integrated Management System Coordinator and oversaw the implementation and maintenance of the ISO and DWQMS systems for the Works Department, she started providing training, auditing and compliance services to various clients in Ontario and British Columbia.  She is a certified auditor for ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and DWQMS and performs both internal and external audits.