Water and Wastewater Technician
Water and Wastewater Technicians are vital to almost every facet of the water and wastewater industry, ensuring the safety of potable water and the safe processing of wastewater to meet public health, environmental and consumer concerns. The Water and Wastewater Technician is comprised of four sub-component trades:
- Water Distribution Operator
- Waste Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Collection Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
Employment is found in municipal water and wastewater facilities, environmental departments in mines, and other industries, solid waste management facilities, and in government.
Apprenticeship Overview
Annual Requirements: Water Distribution Operator
Technical Training delivered by:
Red River College Polytechnic (Online)
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Annual Requirements: Water Treatment Operator
Technical Training delivered by:
Red River College Polytechnic (Online)
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Annual Requirements: Wastewater Collection Operator
Technical Training delivered by:
Red River College Polytechnic (Online)
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Annual Requirements: Wastewater Treatment Operator
Technical Training delivered by:
Red River College Polytechnic (Online)
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A Certificate of Qualification in each of the sub-component trades is required to receive a Certification of Qualification in the trade without writing any further certification examination or paying any further fee.
Training Standards
You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
A Certificate of Qualification in each of the sub-component trades:
- Water Distribution Operator Class II or higher
- Water Treatment Operator Class II or higher
- Wastewater Collection Operator Class II or higher
- Wastewater Treatment Operator Class II or higher
