Water and Wastewater Operator Program

School of Science
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t. 867.456.8588 f. 867.668.8828

Program Overview

The Water and Wastewater Operator program (YWWOP) offers a range of courses designed to meet the needs of water and wastewater operators working within municipal, territorial, federal or First Nations’ government. We also have courses relevant to health professionals, supervisors and homeowners involved and/or interested in water quality. Whether you are an experienced operator or brand new to the field, we have courses for you!

Ancillary Fees

For information on program fees and ancillary fees related to courses, please see the Tuition & Fees page.

Courses

 
• WO 001 Basic Small Water Systems Operations
 
• WO 002 Water Distribution Level 1 & 2
 
• WO 003 Hypochlorination & Disinfection
 
• WO 006 Wastewater Collection Level 1 & 2
 
• WO 010 Bulk Water Delivery
 
• WO 011 Groundwater Quality & Treatment
 
• WO 016 Cross Connection Control Awareness
 
• WO 018 Intro to Membrane Filtration for Water Treatment
 
• WO 021 Wastewater Treatment Level 1 & 2
 
• WO 022 Chlorine Handling
 
• WO 023 Water Analysis, Water Quality Monitoring, & Recordkeeping
 
• WO 024 Small Wastewater Systems Mechanical and Non Mechanical
 
• WO 026 Math Review for SWS & BWD
 
• WO 027 Introduction to SCADA and Data Communication Systems
 
• WO 028 Computer Basics for Operators
 
• WO 030 Backflow Assembly Tester Certification
 
• WO 031 Water Treatment Level 1 & 2
 
• WO 033 Emergency Response Planning for Water and Wastewater Systems
 
• WO 035 Intro to Butt Fusion Welding of Polyethylene
 
• WO 036 Basic Hydrogeology
 
• WO 037 Wellhead Protection Planning
 
• WO 039 Parks Canada Agency Water Systems
 
• WO 040 Little Salmon Carmacks Water Treatment Plant

Employment

The water industry is a rapidly changing and growing career area with a shortage of qualified workers to fill positions. If you are already in the water industry our program can assist you in expanding your skills, maintaining your certification or in just keep up with changing technology. Whether you are looking to brush up your skills, are just joining the job market or are simply looking for a new and exciting field to enter, YWWOP can open a range of employment doors for you.

Contact Information

For more information contact the YWWOP co-ordinator 867.668.8798.

To apply for your certification exam, download the application form the Environmental Operators Certification Program website at http://www.eocp.org/forms.html or phone 1.866.552.3627.

For information on the Northern Territories Water and Wastewater Association (NTWWA), please visit their website at: http://www.ntwwa.com. The NTWWA is a member of Western Canada Water (WCW) which supports and advances the role of members in protecting the environment and public health in western Canada through water and wastewater education.