Equipment and Safety Training

The Equipment Operator and Safety Certifications course provides Water and Wastewater Operators with theoretical and practical training in safety and equipment operation.

This class is eligible for 8.0 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits through the Government of Alberta Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program.

SPECIAL NOTICE
Students must successfully complete all courses through NWP to receive credit in the towards Water and Wastewater Technician Certificate.

PREREQUISITE(S):

• Valid Alberta driver’s license (any class), GDL permitted

• Minimum 18 years of age

REQUIRED MATERIALS: PPE must be supplied and worn by the student as required

COURSE OVERVIEW AND LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

• Intermediate First Aid

• Fall Protection 

• H₂S Alive

• Confined Space Awareness/Rescue 

• Aerial Work Platform

• Detection and Control of Flammable Substances

• Overhead Crane

• Ground Disturbance – Level II

• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)