Course Catalogue

The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) maintains an extensive roster of courses to ensure water practitioners have access to continuing education and career development opportunities.

BCWWA Education Course Catalogue

The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) maintains an extensive roster of courses to ensure water practitioners have access to continuing education and career development opportunities.

We currently offer 10 certification preparation courses that help practitioners:

We also offer over 30 elective courses that provide skills training and an opportunity to earn CEUs to maintain their existing certification(s).

Core Vs Related CEUs

  • Core (C) CEUs – CEUs that have been assessed as directly applicable to the job functions and knowledge requirements for an operator for a specific utility type (i.e. directly WWT).

  • Related (R) CEUs – CEUs that are relevant to the industry as a whole, but not directly applicable to the job functions of an operator for a specific utility type.

Certification Preparation Courses

All of our certification preparation courses are available in-class or through custom training. They are offered in a self-paced online and virtual instructor-led manner regularly.

Key: Instructor-led (IL), Online (ON), Online-Instructor Supported (ON-IS)

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Small Wastewater SystemsIL, ON-IS21.2RRRCCC
Small Water SystemsIL, ON-IS21.2CCCRRR

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Wastewater Collection 1IL, ON-IS4.52.4RRRRCC
Wastewater Collection 2IL4.53.0RRRRCC
Wastewater Collection 3/4IL4.53.0RRRCCC

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Wastewater Treatment 1IL, ON-IS4.52.4RRRCRC
Wastewater Treatment 2IL4.53.0RRRCRC
Wastewater Treatment 3/4IL4.53.0RRRCRC

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Water Distribution 1IL, ON-IS4.52.4CCCRRR
Water Distribution 2IL, ON-IS4.53.0CCCRRR
Water Distribution 3/4IL4.53.0RCCRRR

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Water Treatment 1IL, ON-IS4.52.4CCCRRR
Water Treatment 2IL4.53.0CCCRRR
Water Treatment 3/4IL4.53.0CRCRRR

CEU Elective Courses

Most of our elective courses are offered in a virtual instructor-led manner.

Key: Instructor-led (IL), Online (ON), Online-Instructor Supported (ON-IS)

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Water Quality and Sampling for Water and Wastewater SystemsIL21.2CCCCCC
Water Quality and Sampling for Water (Water only)IL21.2CCCRRR
Preventing Waterborne IllnessIL10.6CCCRRR
Low-Pressure Membrane TechnologiesIL10.6CRCCRC
Operational Best Practices in Water DistributionIL10.6RCCRRR

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Chlorine HandlingIL52.4CCCCCC
Chlorine Handling for Pool OperatorsIL21.2RRRRRR
Chlorine Handling RefresherONN/A1.2CCCCCC
HypochlorinationON21.2CCCRRC
Ultraviolet (UV) DisinfectionIL10.6CCCCRC
Disinfecting and Sampling of Water SystemsIL10.6CCCRRR
Watermain Disinfection for the Field OperatorIL10.6RCRRRR

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Dam Inspection & MaintenanceIL10.6CCCRRR
Dam Safety ManagementIL10.6CCCRRR
Hydrant MaintenanceIL10.6RCCRRR
Leak DetectionIL10.6CCCRRR
Reservoir Maintenance & CleaningIL10.6CCCRRR
Source Water ProtectionIL10.6CCCRRR
Unidirectional FlushingIL10.6CCCRRR
Wastewater Collection System Odor and Corrosion ControlIL10.6RRRRCC
Pumps and Pumping HydraulicsIL10.6CCCCCC
Distribution System and Break RepairsIL10.6CCCRRR
CCTV Mainline Inspections in Conjunction with Jetter TruckIL10.6RRRRCC
Safe Jetting Storm / Sanitary Practical Field ApplicationsIL10.6RRRRCC
Safe Jetting Storm / Sanitary InfrastructureIL10.6RRRRCC
Lift Stations Operations and MaintenanceIL10.6RRRCCC
Managing Infiltration & Inflow in Wastewater Collection SystemsIL10.6RRRCCC
Utility Locator FundamentalsIL10.6RRRRRR
Utility Locator SpecialistIL31.8RRRRRR

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Management Skills Certificate Program Module 1: Managing PeopleIL53.0RRRRRR
Management Skills Certificate Program Module 2: Project Management SkillsIL53.0RRRRRR
Management Skills Certificate Program Module 3: Communication & Financial SkillsIL53.0RRRRRR
Supervisory & Leadership Skills for OperatorsIL21.2RRRRRR
Leading and Managing in Public OperationsIL4.53.0RRRRRR
Supervising in a Unionized EnvironmentIL10.6RRRRRR
Water Loss Management for Decision MakersIL10.6RCCRRR

Course NameFormat*
(IL, ON, ON-IS)		DaysCEUsCertification CEUs: Core (C) or Related (R)
WTWDSWSWWTWWCSWWC
Hydrogeology and Groundwater ManagementIL21.2CCCRRR
Process Control and SCADA FundamentalsIL10.6CCCCCC
Municipal Plan ReadingIL10.6RRRRRR
Calculations for Water and Wastewater OperatorsIL10.6RRRCCC
Water Right Basics for Groundwater Users in BCIL10.6CRCRRR
New Sector ProfessionalsIL10.7CCCCCC
Introduction to Public WorksIL159.0CCCCCC
Incorporating Climate Change Strategies: A Workshop for Water and Wastewater UtilitiesIL10.6CCCCCC
Cross Connection Control AwarenessIL10.6CCCCCC
Trench Safety WorkshopIL10.6CCCRRR