Clear Water Legacy
Training Modules
A Word with the Contractor
Director Approved training curriculum
Trainer: Sheldon Thomas, qualified training provider meeting requirements of Guidelines 4.2 and 4.3 of O. Reg. 128/04
Course duration: Half day
Priced separately from other modules
This course differs somewhat from traditional training topics.
The course is primarily designed to support the construction inspector by explaining to the contractor some of the background issues driving both the design of water projects, and the need for careful and precise installation.
The contractor is introduced to the three essential components of a water distribution system .. physical integrity, hydraulic integrity and water quality integrity.
Tendered project documents are crafted to produce waterworks that is supportive of all three components. This has to be understood and accepted by all parties.
In addition to disinfection, there are a number of construction practices that can be implemented by both the water department and by contractors to minimize the chance of contamination when in close contact with water pipes and fittings.
Case studies are presented that reveal several water-borne disease outbreaks and deaths that were the result of careless attention to sanitary practices at water main repairs and rehabilitation.
Pre-requisites: Trainees should be engaged in water distribution system operation, design or construction
Target group: Water distribution management and field staff, contractors, consultants; water system design personnel, water utility construction inspectors, customer service personnel
Instructional methods: Power point presentation / discussion / training handout
Written multiple-choice test upon conclusion of training, pass 70%
CEU value : 0.3 ( 3 hour course )
Water Distribution System Operator Training
