Throughout the year, Red River College Polytechnic offers a series of four-day training courses designed to prepare operators to pass the provincial Water and Wastewater Operator Certification exams.
NOTE: Interactive Alternative Delivery Courses
All 2022 Exam Prep courses will be offered online by interactive alternative delivery. This adaptive delivery will be online through RRC Polytech’s learning management system (LEARN), entailing approximately 80% voice over PowerPoint presentations and video resources, and 20% interactive sessions through Webex with the course instructor.
All participants are required to have access to a computer and high speed internet from 8am – 4:30pm for each day of the course time frames, as outlined below. As with our face to face courses, some self study is required outside these time frames.
Course costs have been reduced as a result of the change in delivery format to reflect the move off campus to remote delivery.
Access to the material on LEARN will be available for three weeks past the course finish date, as exams do not always directly follow the course.
The CEUs credited from MB Environment, Climate and Parks (formerly called MB Sustainable Development) are the same as for RRC Polytech’s existing face to face training.
The associated certification exams are available to be written in person at 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg (Ricoh Plaza), on a variety of dates outlined in each section below. The listed fees are for the RRC Polytech course only; you must register for the exam separately through Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks. The certification exams are administered by Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks; not RRC Polytech.
May 6, May 13, May 16, May 20, Jun. 3, Jun. 10, Jun. 17, and Jun. 26, 2022
For more information, please contact the Certification Program at 204-945-0675 or 204-945-7065.
Spring 2022: Water and Wastewater Foundations (Course Code: WATR-1007 and ID 226216)
Five-day Course: April 4-8, 2022
Fee: $1,040
Registration Deadline: March 28, 2022
This introductory course covers the foundational skills and knowledge operators require for success when writing ABC certification exams. This course is recommended, but optional, prior to taking a Class 1 certification exam preparation course. Industry related Math and Science (chemistry, microbiology, hydraulics and electricity), Safety / Administration / Management, and Equipment / Support systems are all gone over in detail, relative to certification exam requirements.
Who should take the Foundations Course? RRC Polytech has developed a diagnostic quiz designed to objectively assess an individual’s fundamental skill set that will be required for effective participation in a Certification Exam Preparation Course. All individuals that have not taken the Foundations Course in the past or have not successfully passed a Water and Wastewater Certification exam should complete the quiz. To acquire a copy of the diagnostics quiz, please contact Patricia Oleksiew at 204-632-3017 or poleksiew@rrc.ca.
Spring 2022: Water Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1077 and ID 226217)
Four-day Course: May 2-5, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: Apr. 22, 2022
Exam Date: Register with MB Conservation and Climate
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Water Treatment Class I Certification Exam. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, Hydrologic cycle, Ground water systems, Water quality parameters / guidelines and regulations, Conventional Treatment, Slow sand filtration, Fluoridation, Iron and Manganese removal, Scaling and Corrosion, Taste and Odour control, Disinfection / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Water Treatment mathematical calculations.
Spring 2022: Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 and ID 226218)
Four-day Course: May 9-12, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2022
Exam Date: Register with MB Conservation and Climate
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Water Distribution Class I or Class II Certification Exams. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, Hydrologic cycle, Ground water, Distribution system purpose / design, Piping / Trenching / Bedding, Scaling and Corrosion, Cathodic protection, Hydrants / Valves /Service connections / Meters, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Water Distribution mathematical calculations.
Spring 2022: Wastewater Collection I & II (Course Code: WATR-1003 and ID 226219)
Four-day Course: May 16-19, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: May 6, 2022
Exam Date: Register with MB Conservation and Climate
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Wastewater Collection Class I or Class II Certification Exams. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, WW characteristics, Collection system purpose / design, Piping / Trenching / Bedding, Odor and Corrosion control, Manholes / Lift stations, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Pipe inspection / cleaning / rehabilitation, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Wastewater Collection mathematical calculations.
Spring 2022: Wastewater Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1065 and ID 226220)
Four-day Course: May 30 – Jun. 2, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2022
Exam Date: Register with MB Conservation and Climate
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Wastewater Treatment Class I Certification Exam. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, WW characteristics / parameters / guidelines, Wastewater stabilization pond design and maintenance; Mechanical treatment processes, Sludge handling, Odour control, UV / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Wastewater treatment mathematical calculations.
Spring 2022: Water Treatment II (Course Code: CONF-1089 and ID 226221)
Four-day Course: Jun. 6-9, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022
Exam Date: Register with MB Conservation and Climate
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Water Treatment Class II Certification Exam. Topics include: A very brief review of Foundations material, Surface water treatment systems, Water quality parameters / guidelines and regulations, Lime/soda ash softening, Ion exchange, Rapid sand filtration, Membrane filtration, Fluoride, Taste / odor control, Scaling / Corrosion, UV / Ozone / Chlorination disinfection, Testing / Sampling, and WT2 mathematical calculations.
Spring 2022: Wastewater Treatment II (Course Code: CONF-1067 and ID 226222)
Four-day Course: Jun. 13-16, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: Jun. 3, 2022
Exam Date: Register with MB Conservation and Climate
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Wastewater Treatment Class II Certification Exam. Topics include: A very brief review of Foundations material, WW characteristics / parameters / guidelines, Lagoons, Mechanical treatment processes, Sludge handling / digestion / dewatering / disposal, Odor control, UV / Chlorination, Lab equipment / Testing / Sampling, Nutrient removal, and Wastewater treatment 2 mathematical calculations.
Fall 2022: Water and Wastewater Foundations (Course Code: WATR-1007 and ID 231723)
Five-day Course: August 29 – September 2, 2022
Fee: $1040
Registration Deadline: August 23, 2022
This introductory course covers the foundational skills and knowledge operators require for success when writing ABC certification exams. This course is recommended, but optional, prior to taking a Class 1 certification exam preparation course. Industry related Math and Science (chemistry, microbiology, hydraulics and electricity), Safety / Administration / Management, and Equipment / Support systems are all gone over in detail, relative to certification exam requirements.
Who should take the Foundations Course? RRC Polytech has developed a diagnostic quiz designed to objectively assess an individual’s fundamental skill set that will be required for effective participation in a Certification Exam Preparation Course. All individuals that have not taken the Foundations Course in the past or have not successfully passed a Water and Wastewater Certification exam should complete the quiz. To acquire a copy of the diagnostics quiz, please contact Patricia Oleksiew at 204-632-3017 or poleksiew@rrc.ca.
Fall 2022: Water Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1077 and ID: 231724)
Four-day Course: September 12 – 15, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: September 2, 2022
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Water Treatment Class I Certification Exam. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, Hydrologic cycle, Ground water systems, Water quality parameters / guidelines and regulations, Conventional Treatment, Slow sand filtration, Fluoridation, Iron and Manganese removal, Scaling and Corrosion, Taste and Odour control, Disinfection / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Water Treatment mathematical calculations.
Fall 2022: Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 and ID: 231725)
Four-day Course: September 19 – 22, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: September 9, 2022
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Water Distribution Class I or Class II Certification Exams. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, Hydrologic cycle, Ground water, Distribution system purpose / design, Piping / Trenching / Bedding, Scaling and Corrosion, Cathodic protection, Hydrants / Valves /Service connections / Meters, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Water Distribution mathematical calculations.
Fall 2022: Wastewater Collection I & II (Course Code: WATR-1003 and ID: 231726)
Four-day Course: September 26 – 29, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: September 16, 2022
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Wastewater Collection Class I or Class II Certification Exams. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, WW characteristics, Collection system purpose / design, Piping / Trenching / Bedding, Odor and Corrosion control, Manholes / Lift stations, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Pipe inspection / cleaning / rehabilitation, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Wastewater Collection mathematical calculations.
Fall 2022: Wastewater Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1065 and ID: 231727)
Four-day Course: October 3 – 6, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: September 23, 2022
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Wastewater Treatment Class I Certification Exam. Topics include: A brief review of Foundations material, WW characteristics / parameters / guidelines, Wastewater stabilization pond design and maintenance; Mechanical treatment processes, Sludge handling, Odour control, UV / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Wastewater treatment mathematical calculations.
Fall 2022: Water Treatment II (Course Code: CONF-1089 and ID: 231728)
Four-day Course: October 31 – November 3, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: October 21, 2022
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Water Treatment Class II Certification Exam. Topics include: A very brief review of Foundations material, Surface water treatment systems, Water quality parameters / guidelines and regulations, Lime/soda ash softening, Ion exchange, Rapid sand filtration, Membrane filtration, Fluoride, Taste / odor control, Scaling / Corrosion, UV / Ozone / Chlorination disinfection, Testing / Sampling, and WT2 mathematical calculations.
Fall 2022: Wastewater Treatment II (Course Code: CONF-1067 and ID: 231729)
Four-day Course: November 7 – November 10, 2022
Fee: $840
Registration Deadline: October 28, 2022
This course is intended as preparation for the Manitoba Wastewater Treatment Class II Certification Exam. Topics include: A very brief review of Foundations material, WW characteristics / parameters / guidelines, Lagoons, Mechanical treatment processes, Sludge handling / digestion / dewatering / disposal, Odor control, UV / Chlorination, Lab equipment / Testing / Sampling, Nutrient removal, and Wastewater treatment 2 mathematical calculations.
The Onsite Wastewater Management Course is a five-day program designed for septic field installers and contractors who wish to be certified with Manitoba Conservation as Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Installers. The course consists of a manual, classroom instruction, a written exam and a half-day field trip providing instruction in soil and site assessment.
Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Certification number that they can present to Manitoba Conservation to be registered as a Certified Installer.
Course topics include: basic mathematics, legal and administration requirements, health and safety, confined space entry, wastewater characteristics and treatment, soils analysis, soils field test, disposal fields, septic tanks, pumps / controls / alarms, secondary treatment systems, sand mounds, total area fields, field design calculations, construction and installation, inspection and maintenance, wastewater hauling, and permit requirements / review.
A cross-connection is any physical connection between two separate systems, one of which is drinking water and the other polluted water or contaminated fluids, gases, or substances.
Offered at the RRC Polytech Notre Dame campus in Winnipeg, this is a five-day program starting in March (full-time) and November (part-time). Learn more ›