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Water and Wastewater Operator and Certification Training

RRC Polytech is pleased to partner with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) to offer the Water and Wastewater Operator Training program.

Program Highlights

The program is designed to provide you and your community with:

  • Industry-relevant training: comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of water and wastewater management for Class I.
  • Expert guidance: learn from industry professionals who understand the industry’s demands.
  • Career opportunities: open doors to a stable, essential and rewarding career in water and wastewater management.
  • Certification: opportunity to obtain credentials that are highly valued and recognized in industry.
  • Community-focused education: gain the skills to pursue a career and make a difference in your community.

Program Schedule

The following courses are delivered in-person by RRC Polytech in Winnipeg between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm:

Note: Water and Wastewater Foundations will be delivered online over two weeks.

Week 1: Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri. from 2-4 pm (no class on Sept. 30).
Week 2: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am – 4 pm (with one-hour lunch break).

CourseDatesDeliveryExam
Water and Wastewater FoundationsSept. 29 – Oct. 10, 2025
RRC Polytech distance educationOnline
No Exam
Water Treatment INov. 3-6, 2025
RRC Polytech in-class educationIn-class
Nov. 7, 2025
Water Distribution IDec. 1-4, 2025
RRC Polytech in-class educationIn-class
Dec. 5, 2025
Wastewater Collection IJan. 5-8, 2026
RRC Polytech in-class educationIn-class
Jan. 9, 2026
Wastewater Treatment IJan. 26-29, 2026
RRC Polytech in-class educationIn-class
Jan. 30, 2026

Prerequisites

To be eligible, you will need to have your Grade 12 or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) by October 6, 2025.

If you have not completed Grade 12, Indigenous Skills Employment & Training (ISET) offers the opportunity to write your CAEC in order to meet the requirement.

How to Register

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.