Manitoba Water and Wastewater Training
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Exam Preparation Courses
Throughout the year, Red River College 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
As a result of COVID-19, all winter and spring 2021 courses will only be offered by interactive alternative delivery. This adaptive delivery will be online through RRC’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 – 4pm 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 Conservation and Climate (formerly called MB Sustainable Development) are the same as for RRC’s existing face to face training.
Exams
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 course only; you must register for the exam separately through Conservation and Climate. The certification exams are administered by Manitoba Conservation and Climate; not RRC.
Winter Dates (Two sessions daily – 8:30am and 1pm)
Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb. 9, Feb. 12, Feb. 23, Mar 26 and Apr 16, 2021
Spring Dates (Two sessions daily – 8:30am and 1pm)
May 7, May 14, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 11, Jun. 18 and Jun. 25, 2021
It is the course participant’s responsibility to register and pay for the exam (online payment available) no later than 14 days prior to the exam date.
Download the exam registration form ›
For more information, please contact Donna Garcia at (204) 945-7065 or Donna.Garcia@gov.mb.ca.
Courses
NOTE: Students who cancel their registration less than eight days before the start of the course will be charged a $50 fee.
To register, please contact techsolutions@rrc.ca.
Winter 2021: Water Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1077 and ID 209666)
Four-day Course: Jan. 11-14, 2021
Fee: $805
Registration Deadline: Jan. 4, 2021
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 & Manganese removal, Scaling and Corrosion, Taste and Odour control, Disinfection / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, and Water Treatment mathematical calculations.
Winter 2021: Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 and ID 209667)
Four-day Course: Feb. 1-4, 2021
Fee: $805
Registration Deadline: Jan. 15, 2021
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.
Winter 2021: Wastewater Collection I & II (Course Code: WATR-1003 and ID 209668)
Four-day Course: Feb. 8-11, 2021
Fee: $805
Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2021
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 & Corrosion control, Manholes / Lift stations, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Pipe inspection / cleaning / rehabilitation, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Wastewater Collection mathematical calculations.
Winter 2021: Wastewater Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1065 and ID 209669)
Four-day Course: Feb. 16-19, 2021
Fee: $805
Registration Deadline: Jan. 29, 2021
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 & maintenance; Mechanical treatment processes, Sludge handling, Odour control, UV / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Wastewater treatment mathematical calculations.
Spring 2021: Water and Wastewater Foundations (Course Code: WATR-1007 and ID 211955)
Five-day Course: Apr. 26-30, 2021
Fee: $1,018
Registration Deadline: Apr. 16, 2021
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 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 2021: Water Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1077 and ID 211986)
Four-day Course: May 3-6, 2021
Fee: $823
Registration Deadline: Apr. 19, 2021
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 & regulations, Conventional Treatment, Slow sand filtration, Fluoridation, Iron & Manganese removal, Scaling & Corrosion, Taste & Odor control, Disinfection / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Water Treatment mathematical calculations.
Spring 2021: Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 and ID 211956)
Four-day Course: May 10-13, 2021
Fee: $823
Registration Deadline: Apr. 26, 2021
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 & Corrosion, Cathodic protection, Hydrants / Valves /Service connections / Meters, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Water Distribution mathematical calculations.
Spring 2021: Wastewater Collection I & II (Course Code: WATR-1003 and ID 211958)
Four-day Course: May 17-20, 2021
Fee: $823
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2021
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 & Corrosion control, Manholes / Lift stations, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Pipe inspection / cleaning / rehabilitation, Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Wastewater Collection mathematical calculations.
Spring 2021: Wastewater Treatment I (Course Code: CONF-1065 and ID 211961)
Four-day Course: May 31 – Jun. 3, 2021
Fee: $823
Registration Deadline: May 17, 2021
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 & maintenance; Mechanical treatment processes, Sludge handling, Odour control, UV / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Wastewater treatment mathematical calculations.
Spring 2021: Water Treatment II (Course Code: CONF-1089 and ID 211972)
Four-day Course: Jun. 7-10, 2021
Fee: $823
Registration Deadline: May 24, 2021
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 & regulations, Lime/soda ash softening, Ion exchange, Rapid sand filtration, Membrane filtration, Fluoride, Taste / odor control, Scaling / Corrosion, UV / Ozone / Chlorination disinfection, Testing / Sampling, & WT2 mathematical calculations.
Spring 2021: Wastewater Treatment II (Course Code: CONF-1067 and ID 211973)
Four-day Course: Jun. 14-17, 2021
Fee: $823
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2021
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, & Wastewater treatment 2 mathematical calculations.
Contact Information
For information regarding contractual water and wastewater treatment training:
Patricia Oleksiew
Phone: 204-632-3017
Email: poleksiew@rrc.ca
For information on the Manitoba Certification exam fee and registration:
Certification Program
Phone: 204.945.2791
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Onsite Wastewater Management (Septic Field Installation)
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, all courses have been postponed. New Course Dates TBD.
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 Description
This course prepares the participants to write the exam required by Manitoba Sustainable Development in order to apply to be a Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Management Systems.
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.
Contact Information
Patricia Oleksiew
Phone: 204-632-3017
Email: poleksiew@rrc.ca
For information on Manitoba Certification:
Certification Program
Phone: 204-794-1176
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Plumbing Cross-Connection Control
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 Notre Dame campus in Winnipeg, this is a five-day program starting in March (full-time) and November (part-time). Learn more ›
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