Water and Wastewater Technician Certificate (WWWT) Information

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The Water and Wastewater Technician program provides in-depth knowledge of water distribution systems, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment. Students will gain expertise in operating and maintaining water distribution and treatment facilities, while also learning about underground pipeline repair and small water systems management. Advanced topics in wastewater collection and treatment, including asset management and specialized treatment processes, ensure a well-rounded education in the field of water and wastewater management.
 

Intended for those wanting to break into the field or working professionals, the program can be completed as a year-long certificate or as individual classes for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits through the Government of Alberta Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program. The certificate program can be started at any point during the year and does not need to begin with any specific course. 

Classes include student-paced online learning, in person hands on lectures and lab training, or a combination of both. The full certificate includes 600 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the water and wastewater industry.

Total cost of tuition: $12,988.00


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SPECIAL NOTICE

Learners who complete the full Water and Wastewater Technician Certificate and an additional eight months of related work experience can apply to receive their Level I Water and Wastewater Operator Certification through the Government of Alberta. Please note, there are no prerequisites for this program. However, the Government of Alberta does have prerequisites for those applying for their Level I or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per course. 



 

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Courses Available for this Certificates

Equipment and Safety Training (WWES) : Mandatory
The Equipment Operator and Safety Certifications course provides Water and Wastewater Operators with theoretical and practical training in safety and equipment ......(more)
Regulatory Requirements of Water and Wastewater Operators (WWC01) : Mandatory
This course will introduce the codes, regulations, and standards applicable to water and wastewater operations. The obligations of operators under the Act will ......(more)
Wastewater Collection Systems I (WW1130) : Mandatory
This course covers wastewater collection systems, detailing their purpose, components, design, and velocity and flow calculations. The student will also learn a ......(more)
Wastewater Collection Systems II (WW1230) : Mandatory
This advanced wastewater collection course explores CMOM (capacity, management, operations, and maintenance) within wastewater collection systems, focusing on l ......(more)
Wastewater Treatment I (WW1140) : Mandatory
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of wastewater treatment processes, facilities, and the impact of untreated waste discharges. It covers hazard ......(more)
Wastewater Treatment II (WW1240) : Mandatory
In this comprehensive water treatment course, the student will gain an advanced understanding of facility operations, softening equipment, specialized treatment ......(more)
Water and Wastewater Technician Work Integrated Learning (WW1191) : Mandatory
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) portion of the Water and Wastewater Technician Certificate offers the opportunity for learners receive hands-on training in a ......(more)
Water Distribution I (WW1110) : Mandatory
This course provides a thorough understanding of water distribution systems, including facilities, quality standards, and operations, and equips the student to ......(more)
Water Distribution II (WW1210) : Mandatory
This course offers an in-depth exploration of pumps used in water and wastewater facilities, covering piping systems, hydraulics, pump theory, and operation. Ga ......(more)
Water Treatment I (WW1120) : Mandatory
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of water treatment, covering plant operations, coagulation, filtration, sedimentation, disinfection, corrosio ......(more)
Water Treatment II (WW1220) : Mandatory
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of water treatment, covering plant operations, coagulation, filtration, sedimentation, disinfection, corrosio ......(more)