Manitoba Water and Wastewater Training
Water and Wastewater Operator and Certification Training Courses
Throughout the year, Red River College Polytechnic 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 2023 and Winter 2024
All fall 2023 and winter 2024 W & WW 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 80% voice-over PowerPoint presentations and video resources, and 20% 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 2024
Red River College Polytechnic will be offering in-person Class 1 & Class 2 Operator training / Certification exam preparation courses in spring 2024. All courses will be held at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus. All courses run Monday through Thursday (8:00am – 4:00pm), except for the Foundations Course (Five days of instruction / no exam). The associated certification exams are available to be written in-person at 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg (Ricoh Plaza) on Fridays.
The course fee will include classroom instruction, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and parking.
Note: The CEUs credited from MB Environment, Climate and Parks (formerly called MB Sustainable Development) are the same for RRC Polytech’s in-person and online training.
You must register for the exam separately thru Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks. 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, Climate and Parks. The certification exams are administered by Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks; not RRC Polytech.
Fall Exam Dates (Two sessions daily – 8:30am and 1:00pm)
September 15, 22 & 29, October 10 & 20, November 10, and December 1, 2023
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 204-945-7065.
Courses
Note: Students who cancel their registration less than eight days before the start of the course will be charged a $50 fee.
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 2023: ONLINE Water and Wastewater Foundations (Course Code: WATR-1007 and ID 245611)
Five-day Course: August 28 – September 1, 2023
Fee: $1040
Registration Deadline: August 18, 2023
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 2023: ONLINE WATER TREATMENT 1 (COURSE CODE: WATR-1032 AND ID: 245609)
Four-day Course: September 11 – 14, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: August 25, 2023
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2023: ONLINE WATER DISTRIBUTION 1 & 2 (COURSE CODE: WATR-1010 AND ID: 245607)
Four-day Course: September 18 – 21, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2023
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2023: ONLINE WASTEWATER COLLECTION 1 & 2 (COURSE CODE: WATR-1003 AND ID: 245610)
Four-day Course: September 25 – 28, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: September 8, 2023
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2023: ONLINE WASTEWATER TREATMENT 1 (COURSE CODE: WATR-1031 AND ID: 245622)
Four-day Course: October 3 – 6, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2023
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2023: Online Water Treatment II (Course Code: WATR-2032 and ID: 248836)
Four-day Course: November 6 – 9, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2023
Exam Date: Register with MB Environment, Climate and Parks
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 & 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.
Fall 2023: Online Wastewater Treatment II (Course Code: WATR-2031 and ID: 248837)
Four-day Course: November 27 – 30, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2023
Exam Date: Register with MB Environment, Climate and Parks
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, & Wastewater treatment 2 mathematical calculations.
Winter 2024: Online Water Distribution I & II (Course Code: WATR-1010 AND ID: 250373)
Four-day Course: December 4-7, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: November 24, 2023
Exam Date: Register with MB Environment, Climate and Parks
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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 2024: Online Water Treatment I (Course Code: WATR-1032 and ID: 249969)
Four-day Course: December 18-21, 2023
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: December 8, 2023
Exam Date: Register with MB Environment, Climate and Parks
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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.
Winter 2024: Online Wastewater Collection I & II (Course Code: WATR-1003 and ID: 249971)
Four-day Course: January 29 – February 1, 2024
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: January 19, 2024
Exam Date: Register with MB Environment, Climate and Parks
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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.
Winter 2024: Online Wastewater Treatment I (Course Code: WATR-1031 and ID: 249972)
Four-day Course: February 12-15, 2024
Fee: $864
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2024
Exam Date: Register with MB Environment, Climate and Parks
This course is intended for operator training and/or 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.
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.
This is a five-day program offered at the RRC Polytech Notre Dame campus in Winnipeg. Learn more ›
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