This two-year, co-op diploma program prepares students to work as water and wastewater treatment operators. Students write the OIT examinations and the Entry-Level Course, then obtain enough co-op experience for Class I operator licensing. Additional courses further enhance graduates’ employability.

This program is now recognized by OACETT as meeting the requirements for the Certified Technician designation for graduates.

Program Contact:
Richard Kallio
705-567-9291 ext. 3705
kallior@northern.on.ca

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in municipal water and wastewater facilities, environmental departments in mines and other industries, solid waste management facilities, and in government.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Notes:

Additional Admissions Requirements

A valid Class “G” driver's license is required by many co-op employers.

Employment as a water or wastewater operator entails a physical component including some lifting. Students who are concerned about their ability to meet the physical requirements of their intended career are strongly urged to discuss the matter with the College’s Admissions Office before registering in the program.

Program of Studies

Semester I
CM1903-A Communications I
EV1003 Environmental Mathematics I
EV1013 Chemistry and Physics
GN1082 College Success
GN2013 Co-op Study
GN2133 Law and Ethics
IN1013 Computer Applications I
WM1003 Water Monitoring and Sampling
WM1013 Waste Facility Design
WM2013 Site Surveying Techniques
WM3003 Hydrogeology

Semester II
GN1033 Health and Safety
EV1001 Plant Design
EV1011 Plant Operations I
EV2002 Drinking Water Operations
EV2003 Environmental Mathematics II
EV2013 Soil and Air Monitoring and Sampling
EV2023 Millwright
EV4001 Water Quality Analyst
EV4011 Laboratory Analysis
WM3033 Waste Facility Operations
WM4003 Environmental Regulations and Legislation
WM3002 Heavy Duty Equipment

Semester III (Co-op term)

Semester IV (Co-op term)

Semester V
BU2003 Human Resource Management I
CM2903 Communications II
EV1023 Instrumentation
EV2004 Plant Operations II
EV4002 Chlorine Maintenance
EV4003 Environmental Mathematics III
EV4004 Pumps and Motors
EV4014 Process Control
IN2013 Computer Applications II
WM4002 Waste Characteristics

Semester VI (Co-op term)