Manitoba Water and Wastewater Training
Water and Wastewater Operator and Certification Training Courses
Throughout the year, RRC Polytech offers a series of four and five-day courses designed for basic operator training, and as exam preparation for writing the provincial Water and Wastewater (W & WW) Operator Certification exams.
Interactive Alternative Delivery Courses – Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
All fall and winter Water and Wastewater operator training / certification exam prep courses will be offered online through interactive alternative delivery. This adaptive delivery will be online through RRC Polytech’s learning management system (LEARN), entailing approximately 50% voice-over PowerPoint presentations and video resources, and 50% interactive sessions through WebEx with the course instructor. Participants are required to have access to a computer and high-speed internet from 8:00am – 4:30pm for each day of the course. As with our face-to-face courses, some self-study is required outside these time frames. 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.
Classroom Delivery – Spring 2025
RRC Polytech will offer in-person Operator training / Certification exam preparation courses in spring 2025. More information will be posted in October 2024.
Note: The CEUs credited from Manitoba Environment and Climate Change are the same for RRC Polytech’s in-person and online training.
You must register for the exam separately through Manitoba Environment and Climate Change. See the Exams section below for more information.
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 the section below. Limited seats are also available in Brandon and other Manitoba locations upon request. The listed fees are for the RRC Polytech course only; you must register for the exam separately through Manitoba Environment and Climate Change.
The certification exams are administered by Manitoba Environment and Climate Change; not RRC Polytech.
Fall and Winter Exam Dates
- September 13 and 27, 2024
- November 8 and 29, 2024
- December 6 and 20, 2024
- January 17 and 31, 2025
Important: The course participant must register and pay for the exam (online payment available) no later than 14 days before the exam date.
Download the exam registration form ›
For more exam information, please contact the Certification Program at 204-945-0675 or email wwopcert@gov.mb.ca.
Courses
Payments: We do not accept credit card payments by email. Please see the Registration and Payment page for the registration form and payment options.
Fall 2024: Online Delivery – Water and Wastewater Foundations (Course Code: WATR-1007 and ID 259162)
Five-day Course: August 26-30, 2024
Fee: $1,063
Registration Deadline: August 16, 2024
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 email techsolutions@rrc.ca.
Fall 2024: Online Delivery – Small Water Systems (Course Code: WATR-1027 and ID 259163)
Four-day Course: September 9-12, 2024
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2024
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or as preparation for the Manitoba Small Water Systems (SWS) Certification Exam. It was developed to be a more thorough review of the WT and WD components of the SWS exam and should be taken in conjunction with the regular Foundations course.
Topics include: A very brief review of Foundations material, Hydrologic cycle, Ground water sources and retrieval, Water quality objectives and guidelines, Water treatment & demand, Disinfection, Distribution system purpose / design, Piping, Scaling and Corrosion control, Flushing, Hydrants/Valves/Service connections / Meters, Cross connection / Backflow prevention, Chlorination, Testing/Sampling, and Water treatment / distribution mathematical calculations.
Fall 2024: Online Delivery – Small Wastewater Systems (Course Code: WATR-1543 and ID 259164)
Four-day Course: September 23-26, 2024
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: September 13, 2024
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or as preparation for the Manitoba Small Wastewater Systems (SWWS) Certification Exam. It was developed to be a more thorough review of the WWT & WWC components of the SWWS exam and should be taken in conjunction with the regular Foundations course.
Topics include: a very brief review of Foundations material, Wastewater sources and characteristics, Collection system purpose, types of WWC systems, Manholes, Lift & pump stations, Catch basins, Backflow preventers, Cleanouts, WWC system operation and maintenance, WWC system cleaning procedures, corrosion control, piping repairs and rehabilitation, WW characteristics, Basics of WWT microbiological processes, Types of Stabilization Ponds (lagoons), Facultative pond design / operation / maintenance, Basic mechanical WWT processes, Sludge handling, Regulatory requirements, Chlorine Disinfection / De-chlorination, Sampling and testing, and Wastewater collection / treatment mathematical calculations.
Fall 2024: Online Delivery – Water Treatment II (Course Code: WATR-2032 and ID 260492)
Four-day Course: November 4-7, 2024, 8am – 4pm
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: October 25, 2024
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2024: Online Delivery – Wastewater Treatment II (Course Code: WATR-2031 and ID 260493)
Four-day Course: November 25-28, 2024, 8am – 4pm
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2024
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2024: Online Delivery – Water Treatment I (Course Code: WATR-1032 and ID 260491)
Four-day Course: December 2-5, 2024, 8am – 4pm
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: November 22, 2024
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 & Odour control, Disinfection / Chlorination, Testing / Sampling, & Water Treatment mathematical calculations.
Fall 2024: Online Delivery – Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 and ID 260494)
Four-day Course: December 16-19, 2024, 8am – 4pm
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: December 6, 2024
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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.
Winter 2024: Online Delivery – Wastewater Collection I & II (Course Code: WATR-1003 and ID 260495)
Four-day Course: January 13-16, 2025, 8am – 4pm
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2024: Online Delivery – Wastewater Treatment I (Course Code: WATR-1031 and ID 260496)
Four-day Course: January 27-30, 2025, 8am – 4pm
Fee: $883
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2025
Exam Date: Register with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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.
Contact Information
For information regarding water and wastewater training:
Patricia Oleksiew
Phone: 204-632-3017
Email: poleksiew@rrc.ca
For information on the Manitoba Certification exam fee and registration:
Certification Program
Phone: 204.945.5924 or 204.945.7065
Onsite Wastewater Management (Septic Field Installation)
Note: The Onsite Wastewater Management (Septic Field Installation) curriculum for Manitoba is currently undergoing development and no training is offered in the province at this time.
Those wishing to become certified practitioners in Manitoba may participate in the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program offered through either the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association or the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Management Association.
For information on these training opportunities please contact the MOWMA office at 1-855-872-2659.
If you need further clarification on your Manitoba Certification, please contact Derek Smith at Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks at 204-794-1176 or derek.smith@gov.mb.ca.
Contact Information for Course Waitlist at RRC Polytech
Patricia Oleksiew
Phone: 204-632-3017
Email: poleksiew@rrc.ca
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.
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