Certification:
OIT – Operator-in-Training 

COURSE OVERVIEW

To provide operators of water treatment and water distribution systems with the knowledge required to successfully operate and maintain community facilities, and successfully challenge provincial certification exams. 

COURSE OUTLINE

Basic and Applied Mathematics, Basic and Applied Science, Equipment, Workplace Safety, Legislation, Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment and Collection. Reference: Operator-In-Training Study Guide – An Introduction to Water and Wastewater Operations” 2nd Edition, published by the Ontario Municipal Water Association. Participants may write all four OIT exams: water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection.

PREREQUISITE

Participants should have a Grade 12 or equivalent. Some exceptions may apply (OWWCO waiver may have to be submitted).

TARGET AUDIENCE

Water utility field staff, water utility construction inspectors, and water system design personnel.