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.
This course is currently full.
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.
Course Trainer:
Michael Rawn
Mike’s career started in underground construction in 1985. A progressive career path has led to his current role as Director of Public Works at the Township of Clearview. Mike has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of well supply systems, from Source to Tap. Receiving his C.E.T. designation was a personal goal achieved in his mid-forties. This built upon water and wastewater certifications already held. Mike also holds the designation of Certified Municipal Manager III, Infrastructure Specialist. Implementation of widespread capital up-grades to water supply and distribution systems was a major achievement. Prioritizing needs for 6 residential drinking water systems for over 18 years has been Mike’s key role. Having received over 1,200 hours of waterworks training over the past 22 years, Mike understands what makes a Trainer good at their job. Having over 30 years related experience allows him to answer questions.