Operator Training Courses

November 16 - 17, 2022
In-person Event!

Registration Open Now!

**Please note -Registration for Nov 16 Course is full & now closed!

 

We are a registered Training Provider with the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP). Operator Training topics are accredited by (EOCP) at 0.6CEU’s per training course.

Our upcoming Operator Training Sessions are:

Course Title: Hydrogeology & Groundwater Management (for Non-Hydrogeologists)
Instructed by: Ineke Kalwij, PhD, P. Eng., Kalwij Water Dynamics Inc.
Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4
Room: Malaspina

Course Title: Control Valve Operation & Maintenance
Instructed by: Colin Robins, Summit Valve and Controls Inc.
Date: Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4
Room: Ladysmith

Operator Training Workshops include: EOCP (0.6CEU’s) per training course & certificate, breaks/lunch.
Operators attending the Annual Conference, Administration Workshop on (Nov 17) will acquire EOCP (0.5 CEU’s)

Staying overnight? recommendations (reserve as soon as possible due to limited rooms)

  • Coast Bastion Hotel: 250-753-6601 – 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC

  • Best Western Dorchester Hotel: 250-754-6853 – 70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC

  • Ramada by Wyndham: 250-716-2009 – 315 Rosehill St, Nanaimo, BC

Meet & Greet: Join us for complimentary appetizers Nov 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge, Coast Bastion Hotel

We look forward to seeing everyone!

CWSA is committed to our Education objective of keeping members up to date with changes in the industry and to provide training sessions for Management, Trustees, Operators, and Staff of all members.

CWSA is looking forward to an in-person Conference & Operator Training this year given the Provincial Health Officer continues to support “Indoor Gatherings & Events” in which the Coronavirus (COVID-19) does not pose a health risk.

A Workshop for Water Utilities

Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion St., Nanaimo, BC (Malaspina Room)

Instructed by: Ineke Kalwih, PhD, P. Eng.

Company: Kalwij Water Dynamics Inc.

Website: Kalwij Water Dynamics Inc.

Course description:

– groundwater theory and concepts

– groundwater chemistry

– groundwater exploration and drilling

– groundwater management (groundwater level monitoring)

– wellhead and aquifer protection

– groundwater regulation

– well rehabilitation

A Workshop for Water & Wastewater Utilities

Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion St., Nanaimo, BC (Ladysmith Room)

Instructed by: Colin Robins

Company: Summit Valve and Controls Inc.

Website: Summit Valve and Control Inc.

Course Description: details to follow