Onsite Wastewater Training

Following courses are available in-classroom setting and the classes are held at Thompson Rivers University Water & Wastewater Education Program located at the Kamloops Centre for Water Quality in Kamloops, B.C.

WTTP 086 Soil Refresher Field Course for Onsite Wastewater

 This two day refresher field course is for people who have previously taken a soils course in wastewater management.  A short review of required information on soil horizons, horizon depths, coarse fragment content, soil structure, soil texture, root development, colour, mottling will be presented.  Parent materials, advantages and disadvantages, will also be discussed.  It is intended to visit four field sites, in different parent materials and soils, which will be documented and described.  Restrictive layers will be covered and identified.  The course is intended to give more hands on soils field experience to onsite wastewater practioners.
Text Book:  Soils Illustrated – Field Descriptions. 2007. (Revised 2009). Watson, E.K.

WTTP 087 Soils in Challenging Sites & Case Studies

British Columbia is highly varied with respect the types of soils and parent material found throughout the Province.  The objective of this course is to examine different parent material types and soils, along with the problems that are associated with specific soils, with respect to designing onsite sewage systems.  By the end of the course the student will be able to identify various parent materials and problematic soils and recognize the limitations associated with them.  Actual case studies will also be presented in which the learner will determine what the associated problems are and suggest ways of correcting the problem presented.  Problem soil sites will be visited in the field, discussed and analyzed.
Text Book:  Soils Illustrated – Field Descriptions. 2007. (Revised 2009). Watson, E.K.

WTTP 088 Computer Drawing For Onsite Wastewater

This course builds on other basic wastewater drawing courses. Computer-aided design (CAD) is a term that refers to the integration of computers and graphic-orientated software for the purpose of automating the design and drafting. There are many CAD programs available depending on the level of the expertise required by the user. To demonstrate the basic functions of CAD we will use a popular Microsoft product called Visio. Visio will not only make excellent field diagrams but can also be used to create presentation graphics, charts, tables and much more.  The course will concentrate on creating, editing, storing and printing out drawings.

WORK 026 Business Management for Onsite Wastewater

This 16 hour course is designed for business managers who want a comprehensive overview of business and project management techniques so you can effectively plan, manage, and control projects. Theory and practical examples of these methodologies are provided in an interactive format. You gain skills that you can apply immediately on the job.  You learn to master basic project management skills, methodologies, and tools to enable you to: prioritize goals, create a work breakdown structure that makes your projects easier to manage, establish reliable project budgets and schedules, implement project tracking techniques, and create effective strategies to control the project budget, schedule, and quality. Both the technical and soft skill sides of project management are covered.  This course provides training based on the formal guidelines of Project Management Institute (PMI) and qualifies for 15 PDUs, which are credits from PMI.

WTTP 009 Applied Operation Math

    
This course is offered in class.  The intent of this course is to enhance the basic math skills of operators so they can work confidently in their day-to-day activities.  The course will review basic arithmetic problems and lead to applied functions such as volume measurement, conversions, flow rates, and dosage calculations.

WTTP 010 Basic Hydraulics

      
This course is offered in class.  The course introduces the students to the basic concepts of density and specific gravity, water pressure, piezometric surface and hydraulic grade line. Calculation of head loss, as well as pumping and flow rate problems will also be covered.

Following courses are available via Distance/Home Study:

WTTP 009Applied Operation Math      

This course is offered via distance. The intent of this course is to enhance the basic math skills of operators so they can work confidently in their day-to-day activities.  The course will review basic arithmetic problems and lead to applied functions such as volume measurement, conversions, flow rates, and dosage calculations.

WTTP 010 Basic Hydraulics      

This course is offered via distance. The course introduces the students to the basic concepts of density and specific gravity, water pressure, piezometric surface and hydraulic grade line. Calculation of head loss, as well as pumping and flow rate problems will also be covered.

WTTP 011 Basic Water Chemistry     

The course introduces the essential principles of chemistry as it applies to the water industry. Some of the topics covered will be atomic structure, reading the periodic table, understanding chemical formulas and equations.  Explanations of acids, bases and salts will also be provided.

WTTP 013 Pipes, Valves and Fittings 

The course is designed to introduce the basic mechanical components required in treatment processes.  Topics will include: materials, fittings and support devices used in piping and tubing.  Identifying and installing common valves will also be covered.

WTTP 014 Basic Principles of Pumps     

This course covers the principles, basic components, installation procedures and trouble shooting techniques for standard pump systems. The principles of selection criteria and water demand calculations are also covered.

WTTP 018 Occupational Health and Safety  

This covers the issues and responsibility of health and safety as it applies to operators in water and wastewater operations. The general course topics involve occupational health safety regulations, construction/plant safety procedures and occupational hygiene.

WTTP 019 Communications      

The intent the course is to introduce an operator to the practice of good community relations and the communications skills that are necessary to effectively provide timely, concise, and accurate information to the public and to the media. Some of the topics covered will be risk and media communications, interpersonal skills as it applied to oral and written communications, and correct system documentation.

WTTP 021 Electrical Principles    

This course covers the very basic electrical principles as a starting point to understanding electrical systems.  The theory of electricity, unit terminology, simple circuit characteristics, magnetism, capacitance, inductance, protection and control are introduced.

WTTP 022 Testing Electrical Circuits and Safe Electrical Work Practices 

This course introduces the various testing methods when analyzing circuits.  The use of analog and digital testers, clamp-on ammeters and the use of megohmeters are studied.  Electrical safety is also covered in this course to ensure operators are aware of the dangers around electrical equipment.

WTTP 069 Introduction to Microbiology and Toxicology  

The Introduction to Microbiology and Toxicology is designed to give students in the water and wastewater industry a basic understanding of microbiology and toxicology as it applies to the water industry.

WTTP 077 Computers in Industry     

The goal of this course is to introduce basic computers as it applies to the day-to-day operation of water/wastewater plants.  Topics discussed will include basic hardware definition and identification, terminology, and fundamentals of operating systems. The student will be introduced to some common application programs such as, word processing, creation/management of spreadsheets and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Some fundamentals of the Internet will also be covered.