Manitoba Water and Wastewater Training

Water and Wastewater Operator and Certification Training Courses

Throughout the year, RRC Polytech offers a series of courses designed for basic operator training, and as exam preparation for writing the provincial Water and Wastewater (W & WW) Operator Certification exams.

Online Courses – Fall 2026

All Fall 2026 Operator Training and Certification Exam Preparation courses will be offered online. The Foundations course is now available in both a self-directed format and as a five–day instructor-led course. All other courses are four days in length and are offered through an interactive alternative delivery model. This delivery is conducted online through RRC Polytech’s learning management system (LEARN) and includes approximately 50% voice-over PowerPoint presentations and video resources, along with 50% interactive sessions with the course instructor via Microsoft Teams.

Participants must have access to a computer and high-speed internet for each day of the course. As with our in-person offerings, some independent study outside of scheduled class time is required. Course materials on LEARN will remain accessible for three weeks after the course ends, as exams may not immediately follow the completion of the course.

Classroom/In-person Delivery – Returning in Spring 2027, Dates TBA

RRC Polytech will offer in-person Operator training / Certification exam preparation courses at our Notre Dame Campus in spring 2027. Course costs have been reduced to no longer include parking or coffee breaks.

Note: The CEUs credited from Manitoba Environment and Climate Change are the same for RRC Polytech’s in-person and online training.

Free Tutoring

Are you feeling a little rusty with your math skills before your course starts? We’ve got you covered!

What: FREE Pre-Program Math Tutoring
When: Thursday evening the week before your course starts, from 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
How to Register: All registered students will receive an Microsoft Teams invitation. No separate registration is required.

This is a great chance to brush up on key concepts, ask questions, and feel more confident heading into your course, so don’t miss out!

Exams

RRC Polytech now offers proctored certification exams for Water and Wastewater Operators in partnership with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change. This convenient option is available to students who are taking water and wastewater courses at RRC Polytech.

Steps to Register for Your Exam

Check the Exam Schedule – Look at the Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Exam Schedule.
Complete the Exam Application Form – Download and fill out the Exam Registration Form.
Submit Payment – Pay the Manitoba Environment and Climate Change exam fee using their Online Payment Portal.
Book Your Exam Location – If you choose to write your exam at RRC Polytech, you must book and pay for your exam location through our RRC Polytech Exam Portal. Select “Water and Wastewater Exams” as the assessment and then look at the options available through the dropdown (see detailed instructions). The cost of the exam location is in addition to the cost of the certification exam.

Note: Your confirmation email from the Operators Certification Program lists the date and time for which you have been approved to write. Please sign up for the session that matches your confirmation email. For example, if your confirmation email lists a 1pm start time, please ensure you sign up for the 1pm session for that day. If you have not yet received a confirmation email, do not sign up for a proctoring session, and instead follow up with the Operators Certification Program.

Need Help?

For questions about exam registration, contact the Certification Program at 204-945-0675 or email wwopcert@gov.mb.ca.

For questions about RRC Polytech’s exam location/proctoring, email externalexams@rrc.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.

Spring 2026

Spring 2026: In-Person Delivery – Water Treatment I (Course Code: WATR-1032 and ID 281163)

This course is currently full and we are no longer accepting registrations.

The next offering will be delivered online in the fall.

Note: This course is being delivered in-person at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus, 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg.

Four-day Course: June 15-18, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fee: $920
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
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.

Spring 2026: In-Person Delivery – Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 and ID 281165)

This course is currently full and we are no longer accepting registrations.

The next offering will be delivered online in the fall.

Note: This course is being delivered in-person at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus, 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg.

Four-day Course: June 22-25, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fee: $920
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026
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.