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Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence - 209-100 Casimir Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 3L4PH 807-737-1135 x4000 - 4001 ** FAX 807-223-8426 ** E-MAIL info@watertraining.ca

KCE Monthly Newsletter January 2019

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KCEOIT - WT & WD I-IIJanuary 14 to 18: This course will p r o v i d e o pe ra t o r s o f wa t e r treatment and water distribution systems wi th the knowledge required to successfully operate and maintain community facilities, and successfully challenge provincial certification exams. The deadline for registrat ion is December 21 . Register today by downloading the appropriate form from our web site and faxing it to 807-223-8426.

Lock Out / Tag Out 0.2 CEU

Safety in the Workplace 0.4 CEU

Transportation of Dangerous Goods [TDG] 0.3 CEU

Water Sources and Characteristics 0.4 CEU

WHMIS 0.3 CEU

ONLINE COURSES

JANUARY and FEBRUARY CEUsJAN 9, 10, 11 in DrydenO&M of Water Distribution Systems [1.9 CEUs]

JAN 17, 18 in NipigonBackflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control [1.3 CEUs]

FEB 19, 20, 21 in DrydenPractices and Procedures for WD Systems [0.7 CEU]Processes for Water Treatment [0.7 CEU]Water Sources and Characteristics [0.5]

FEB 27, 28 in NipigonWater Sources and Characteristics [0.5]Jar Testing [0.7 CEU]

You can download the registrations for any of our courses from our homepage or call our office and we can fax the forms to you.

O U R T R A I N I N G F A C I L I T Y

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Training Facility

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A conventional pilot plant with SCADA Shop area stocked with motors,

pumps, valves, hydrants Distribution system model with

hydrants Working lab with metering and testing

equipment Extensive library of audio-visual

references Free computer use, Internet access,

Wi-Fi, phone, coffee Video-conferencing Access to computer labs, classrooms,

and a 500-seat auditorium Designated provincial exam site for

the region Field trips to both municipal and First

Nation sites

Training ServicesCertification coursesOIT – WT/WD I-II-III – WWC/WWT I-II-III – WQAContinuing Education UnitsOver 35 Director Approved CEUsGED – Grade 12 EquivalencyTwo-week prep course for GED exams

Phone: 807-737-1135ext 4000 or 4001

Toll Free: 1-877-737-5638ext 4000 or 4001

info@watertraining.ca

O P E R A T O R H I G H L I G H T

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Branden was born in Toronto and now lives in Gull Bay ( K i a s h k e Z a a g i n g Anishinaabek). Gull Bay is located in the Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario. It is approximately 175 km north o f Thunder Bay on Highway 527 on the western shore of Lake Nipigon. Gull Bay is part of the Nokiiwin Tribal Council. The population on reserve is approximately 350. Branden started working in the plant as a job placement with another operator. His duties include checking turbidity, adding chlorine and checking the lift stations. He plans to complete his Grade 12 and continue his education in water treatment.

Interests include computer and video games and spending time with his family.Best of luck in y o u r j o b p l a c e m e n t a n d becoming a certified water plant operator!

Branden KahgeeGull Bay First Nation

— Water Plant Operator

www.watertraining.caKCE features a new operator each month.

J A N U A R Y - F E B R U A R Y

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1. Which conventional treatment step is eliminated by direct filtration?

a. oxidation. b. aeration. c. flocculation. d. sedimentation.

2. How are reverse osmosis membranes cleaned once they become fouled?

a. They’re soaked in high-purity industrial soap for at least 24 hours. b. They’re cleaned with an acid wash.. c. They’re cleaned with an acid, then with an industrial soap for 24 hours. d. They’re cleaned first with a high-purity industrial soap and then soaked in an acid solution for 3 days.

3. Although velocity head can usually be ignored, it should be considered when it’s ____ % of the pressure head? a. 1-2. b. 3-4. c. 5-8. d. 5-10.

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FEB 11 to 15 (Dryden)

OIT WT/WD I-II-III(2.6 CEUs)

FEB 15OWWCO Exam

FEB 18Family Day

FEB 19, 20, 21 (Dryden)

Practices & Procedures for WD Systems (0.7 CEU)Processes for Water Treatment (0.7 CEU)Water Sources and Characteristics (0.5 CEU)

FEB 27, 28 (Nipigon)

Water Sources and Characteristics (0.5 CEU)Jar Testing (0.7 CEU)

ANSWERS: 1.d, 2.b, 3.a

JANUARY FEBRUARY

Our upcoming courses, our list of Director Approved courses, and our 2019 course catalogue are on our homepage. Check them out!

JAN 7Office open

JAN 9, 10, 11 (Dryden)

O&M of WD Systems(1.9 CEUs)

JAN 17, 18 (Nipigon)

Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control(1.3 CEUs)

JAN 14 to 18 (Dryden)

OIT WT/WD I-II-III(2.6 CEUs)

JAN 18OWWCO Exam

JAN 25Deadline for Feb Certification

JAN 28 to JAN 29 (Thunder Bay)AWWAO Conference

JAN 28 (Thunder Bay)UV and Ozone (0.7 CEU)

JAN 29 (Thunder Bay)UV and Ozone (0.7 CEU)

JAN 30 (Thunder Bay)Operator Responsibilities(0.4 CEU)Intro to SWP(0.4 CEU)

JAN 30 (Thunder Bay)Water Leak Detection (0.7 CEU)

JAN 28 to FEB 8 (Dryden)GED