Who Should Attend?

All Water Plant and/or Distribution System Operators not currently certified.

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class I - Certification Exams for WT & Distribution
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Water Quality
  Objectives
• Safety - Plant & Distribution Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Water Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Water Distribution (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of water treatment and distribution system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$690.00 + 34.50 GST = ($724.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$850.00 + 42.50 GST = $892.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Manual,
  Volumes 1 & 2
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Who Should Attend?

All Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collection Operators not currently certified

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class I - Certification Exams for Wastewater Treatment & Collection
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Pollution Control
• Safety - Plant & Collection Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Wastewater Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Wastewater Collection (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment and wastewater collection system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$690.00 + 34.50 GST = ($724.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$850.00 + 42.50 GST = $892.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Manual,
  Volumes 1 & 2
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Who Should Attend?

All Class I Operators of water treatment and/or water distribution systems seeking a higher certification level.

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class II - Certification Exams for WT & Distribution
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Water Quality Objectives
• Safety - Plant & Distribution Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Water Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Water Distribution (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of water treatment and distribution system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills with Class I Certification.

Course Leaders

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Garry Tenaschuk, C. Tech., Operation & Maintenance Specialist, has over 37 years experience in developing and implementing operator training programs, operation and maintenance for municipal systems. Garry is a journeyman, inter-provincial plumber/pipefitter and an industrial instrumentation technician.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$690.00 + 34.50 GST = ($724.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$850.00 + 42.50 GST = $892.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class II Manual
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class II Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Who Should Attend?

All Water Plant and/or Distribution System Operators not currently certified.

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class I - Certification Exams for WT & Distribution
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Water Quality
  Objectives
• Safety - Plant & Distribution Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Water Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Water Distribution (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of water treatment and distribution system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$690.00 + 34.50 GST = ($724.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$850.00 + 42.50 GST = $892.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Manual,
  Volumes 1 & 2
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Who Should Attend?

All Class I Operators of wastewater treatment and/or wastewater collection systems seeking higher certification level.

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class II - Certification Exams for Wastewater Treatment & Collection
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Pollution Control
• Safety - Plant & Collection Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Wastewater Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Wastewater Collection (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment and wastewater collection system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills with Class I Certification.

Course Leaders

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Rick Hanson, A.Sc.T., Water & Wastewater Systems Specialist, has over 27 years of experience in managing the operation and maintenance of a Level 4 Water and Level 3 Wastewater Treatment plant. He has delivered classroom training to operators, and has provided Operator circuit training for First Nation communities.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$790.00 + 39.50 GST = ($829.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$950.00 + 47.50 GST = $997.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class II Manual
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class II Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 10 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

Understanding the function of the equipment and process is vital to the proper operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. This 1 day workshop will review the basic principles of membrane filtration and the parameters that affect its operation. The workshop will review the fundamentals and practical aspects of membrane fouling and cleaning.

• Raw water quality and its impact on pre- treatment and on membrane selection
• Pre-treatment
• Membrane operation
• Water quality analysis
• System operation including backwash/flushing and clean-in-place procedures
• System maintenance
• Instrumentation & controls
• Record keeping & review of MSDS sheets

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment and wastewater collection system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Note: CEU Credit is not granted by the Operator Certification Board of Saskatchewan if the same workshop has been taken more than once in two consecutive renewal periods.

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be reschedule

The Course Offers

This one-day workshop will provide water operators with information on:

• Potable water reservoir design
• Water quality regulations & monitoring
  techniques
• Problems associated with water storage
• Preventative operations & maintenance
• Methods of reservoir disinfection &
  cleaning
• Daily reservoir operations, including
  seasonal changes.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician,
Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Note: CEU Credit is not granted by the Operator Certification Board of Saskatchewan if the same workshop has been taken more than once in two consecutive renewal periods.

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

This workshop provides operators with the skills required to identify the causes and sources of iron and manganese in the water systems, and to manage the resulting problems. Topics covered include:

• Iron & Manganese, Sources and Causes
• Problems Due to High Iron & Manganese
• Removal Processes
• Manganese Greensand System Operation
• Optimizing Filter Performance
• Safe Handling of Potassium Permanganate
• Maintenance & Safety

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment and wastewater collection system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

This workshop will enable plant operators to provide effective filter maintenance and operational optimization. Subjects covered include:

• Filtration, Theory and Purpose
• Filter Media
• Backwash Management
• Filter Maintenance
• Operational Problems
• Diagnostic Techniques
• Maintenance Solutions
• Filter Construction and Repairs

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Garry Tenaschuk, C. Tech., Operation & Maintenance Specialist, has over 37 years experience in developing & implementing operator training programs, and providing operation and maintenance for municipal systems. Garry is a journeyman, inter-provincial plumber/pipefitter and an industrial instrumentation technician.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

Day 1

• Chlorine Properties, Uses, & Reactions
• Chlorine Dosage, Demand, & Contact Time
• Chlorine Measurements, Calculations & Concentrations
• Operator Records & Samples
• Correct Chlorine Dosage & Feed Rate

Day 2

• Gas Chlorination Equipment
• Changing Cylinders & Tonne Containers
• Facility Requirements
• Safety Practices
• Start-Up and Shut-Down Procedures

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [in the Associated Engineering (AE) Building]
   1-2225 Northridge Drive
   Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6
   1 block East of Idylwyld,

   1 block North of Circle Dr.

Tel: (306) 244-8828

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at the Comfort Inn (2155 Northridge Drive, ph. 306-934-1122), right next door to ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. If booking at the Comfort Inn (Northridge location only), please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate rate.

Fees

$400.00 + 20.00 GST = ($420.00)

C.E.U. Value: 1.2

Includes:

• 2 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Note: CEU Credit is not granted by the Operator Certification Board of Saskatchewan if the same workshop has been taken more than once in two consecutive renewal periods.

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Note: The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (2007/08) require that all employers conduct an examination of the skills for each Operator permitted to operate Power Mobile Equipment by October 9, 2008.

The Training Offers

• Review of the generalized PME module (Theory):
  - Regulations
  - Safety Rules
  - Evaluation Process
  - Exam
• Instruction to compile modules and tests of the specific equipment pertaining to your Municipality
• Practical evaluation by the Trainer observing an Operator:
  - Perform an equipment inspection
  - Operate the equipment and move a load in a predetermined path (where applicable)
  - Parking
• Powerpoint modules, manual, and master tests developed by the HCSAS (valued at $100.00/attendee)
• Documentation of Trainer's competence in evaluating Power Mobile Equipment (PME) operation

Certified Evaluator

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 18 years of experience operating municipal heavy equipment. Andrew has successfully completed the Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan Inc. (HCSAS) Equipment Operator Evaluators Program.

Fees

$350.00 + 17.50 GST = $367.50

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 10 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Who Should Attend?

All Water Plant and/or Distribution System Operators not currently certified.

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class I - Certification Exams for WT & Distribution
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Water Quality
  Objectives
• Safety - Plant & Distribution Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Water Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Water Distribution (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of water treatment and distribution system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Dale Heshka, Water & Wastewater Systems Specialist, has over 30 years of experience in operation and management in the water and wastewater industry. He has taught municipal and First Nations operators throughout the province. His experience specialty is in both surface and well water applications including desalination treatment.

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [At the north end of the Leader-Post building]
   1922 Park Street
   Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: 306-244-8828
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at either of the following Regina Hotels:

Chateau Regina: 1110 Victoria Ave. East
Toll Free Reservations: 866-937-1131
Please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate "silver" rate.

Sandman Hotel: 1800 Victoria Ave. E.
Reservations: 306-757-2444
Please indicate that you are an ATAP student and request the Associated Engineering/ATAP corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$690.00 + 34.50 GST = ($724.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$850.00 + 42.50 GST = $892.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Manual,
  Volumes 1 & 2
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Who Should Attend?

All Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collection Operators not currently certified

The Course Offers

• Preparation to write Saskatchewan Class I - Certification Exams for Wastewater Treatment & Collection
• Examination sessions provided on the 5th day
• Introduction - Legislation & Pollution Control
• Safety - Plant & Collection Works
• Basic Technical Skills
• Support Systems
• Administration
• Wastewater Treatment (Principles/Equipment)
• Wastewater Collection (Principles/Equipment)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment and wastewater collection system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Rick Hanson, A.Sc.T., Water & Wastewater Systems Specialist, has over 25 years of experience in managing the operation and maintenance of a Level 4 Water and Level 3 Wastewater Treatment plant. He has delivered classroom training to operators, and has provided Operator circuit training for First Nation communities.

Dale Heshka, Water & Wastewater Systems Specialist, has over 30 years of experience in operation and management in the water and wastewater industry. He has taught municipal and First Nations operators throughout the province. His experience specialty is in both surface and well water applications including desalination treatment.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [At the north end of the Leader-Post building]
   1922 Park Street
   Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: 306-244-8828
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at either of the following Regina Hotels:

Chateau Regina: 1110 Victoria Ave. East
Toll Free Reservations: 866-937-1131
Please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate "silver" rate.

Sandman Hotel: 1800 Victoria Ave. E.
Reservations: 306-757-2444
Please indicate that you are an ATAP student and request the Associated Engineering/ATAP corporate rate.

Fees

Course Fees:

$690.00 + 34.50 GST = ($724.50)

Exam Fees (2):

160.00 + 8.00 GST = ($168.00)

Total Fees:

$850.00 + 42.50 GST = $892.50

C.E.U. Value: 3.0

Includes:

• 4 Days Course Instruction
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Manual,
  Volumes 1 & 2
• WCWWA Water & Wastewater Class I Student Workbook
• Exams Written on fifth day

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

This workshop provides operators with the skills required to identify the causes and sources of iron and manganese in the water systems, and to manage the resulting problems. Topics covered include:

• Iron & Manganese, Sources and Causes
• Problems Due to High Iron & Manganese
• Removal Processes
• Manganese Greensand System Operation
• Optimizing Filter Performance
• Safe Handling of Potassium Permanganate
• Maintenance & Safety

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wastewater treatment and wastewater collection system principals, practices and terminology as well as basic mathematic skills.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [At the north end of the Leader-Post building]
   1922 Park Street
   Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: 306-244-8828
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at either of the following Regina Hotels:

Chateau Regina: 1110 Victoria Ave. East
Toll Free Reservations: 866-937-1131
Please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate "silver" rate.

Sandman Hotel: 1800 Victoria Ave. E.
Reservations: 306-757-2444
Please indicate that you are an ATAP student and request the Associated Engineering/ATAP corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

This workshop will enable plant operators to provide effective filter maintenance and operational optimization. Subjects covered include:

• Filtration, Theory and Purpose
• Filter Media
• Backwash Management
• Filter Maintenance
• Operational Problems
• Diagnostic Techniques
• Maintenance Solutions
• Filter Construction and Repairs

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician, has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Garry Tenaschuk, C. Tech., Operation & Maintenance Specialist, has over 37 years experience in developing & implementing operator training programs, and providing operation and maintenance for municipal systems. Garry is a journeyman, inter-provincial plumber/pipefitter and an industrial instrumentation technician.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [At the north end of the Leader-Post building]
   1922 Park Street
   Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: 306-244-8828
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at either of the following Regina Hotels:

Chateau Regina: 1110 Victoria Ave. East
Toll Free Reservations: 866-937-1131
Please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate "silver" rate.

Sandman Hotel: 1800 Victoria Ave. E.
Reservations: 306-757-2444
Please indicate that you are an ATAP student and request the Associated Engineering/ATAP corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

This one-day workshop will provide water operators with information on:

• Potable water reservoir design
• Water quality regulations & monitoring
  techniques
• Problems associated with water storage
• Preventative operations & maintenance
• Methods of reservoir disinfection &
  cleaning
• Daily reservoir operations, including
  seasonal changes.

Course Leaders

Josh Buniak, Operation and Maintenance Technician,
Josh has 12 years of operational experience in the public works field, mechanical technology and the automotive and heavy truck industry. He is also a certified municipal water and wastewater operator, and is currently developing new workshops for ATAP.

Bertrand Gaudet, A.Sc.T. Process Specialist, has over 30 years experience in industrial analytical laboratories, and is an experienced chemical engineering technologist. His main experiences in industry are the optimization of plant process and the assistance to operators in troubleshooting their operations.

Andrew Stevenson, ATAP Group Manager, has over 15 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [At the north end of the Leader-Post building]
   1922 Park Street
   Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: 306-244-8828
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at either of the following Regina Hotels:

Chateau Regina: 1110 Victoria Ave. East
Toll Free Reservations: 866-937-1131
Please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate "silver" rate.

Sandman Hotel: 1800 Victoria Ave. E.
Reservations: 306-757-2444
Please indicate that you are an ATAP student and request the Associated Engineering/ATAP corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion

Note: CEU Credit is not granted by the Operator Certification Board of Saskatchewan if the same workshop has been taken more than once in two consecutive renewal periods.

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

The Course Offers

• In-depth step-by-step procedures
• Materials and equipment, including
  appropriate choice of foam swabs
• Environmental issues in discharging effluent
• Environmental risk reduction such as dechlorination, TSS (Total Suspended Solids) removal, and pH treatment
• Quality control and monitoring
• Swabbing safety issues, including construction, excavation, trenching, and shoring safety, as well as traffic & pedestrian control and the handling of hazardous chemicals
• Potential health risks from water distribution systems that harbour bacteria

Course Leaders

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 14 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Garry Tenaschuk, C. Tech., Operation & Maintenance Specialist, has over 37 years experience in developing & implementing operator training programs, and providing operation and maintenance for municipal systems. Garry is a journeyman, inter-provincial plumber/pipefitter and an industrial instrumentation technician.

Earl Stringer, Technical & Training Specialist, has over 33 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. He has provided operation and maintenance assistance training for municipal systems.

Course Location:

ATAP Infrastructure
Management Ltd.

   [At the north end of the Leader-Post building]
   1922 Park Street
   Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: 306-244-8828
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A special corporate rate is available to attendees who book their guest rooms at either of the following Regina Hotels:

Chateau Regina: 1110 Victoria Ave. East
Toll Free Reservations: 866-937-1131
Please indicate that you are taking an ATAP course, and ask for the corporate "silver" rate.

Sandman Hotel: 1800 Victoria Ave. E.
Reservations: 306-757-2444
Please indicate that you are an ATAP student and request the Associated Engineering/ATAP corporate rate.

Fees

$200.00 + 10.00 GST = ($210.00)

C.E.U. Value: 0.6

Includes:

• 1 Day Course Instruction
• Classroom Material
• Hands-on Instruction
• Record of Completion
  
  NOTE: CEU Credit is not granted by the Operator Certification Board of Saskatchewan if the same workshop has been taken more than once in two consecutive renewal periods.

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 15 participants required or course will be rescheduled

Note: The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (2007/08) require that all employers conduct an examination of the skills for each Operator permitted to operate Power Mobile Equipment by October 9, 2008.

The Training Offers

• Review of the generalized PME module (Theory):
  - Regulations
  - Safety Rules
  - Evaluation Process
  - Exam
• Instruction to compile modules and tests of the specific equipment pertaining to your Municipality
• Practical evaluation by the Trainer observing an Operator:
  - Perform an equipment inspection
  - Operate the equipment and move a load in a predetermined path (where applicable)
  - Parking
• Powerpoint modules, manual, and master tests developed by the HCSAS (valued at $100.00/attendee)
• Documentation of Trainer's competence in evaluating Power Mobile Equipment (PME) operation

Certified Evaluator

Andrew Stevenson, Operations & Maintenance Technician, has over 18 years of experience operating municipal heavy equipment. Andrew has successfully completed the Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan Inc. (HCSAS) Equipment Operator Evaluators Program.

Fees

$350.00 + 17.50 GST = $367.50

Cancellation: Min. of 15 days before course date
Enrolment: limited to 20 attendees per session; minimum of 10 participants required or course will be rescheduled