Walkerton Clean Water Centre Welcomes New Trainers and Curriculum Developers
As a result of agreements recently signed, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to welcome the roster of 40 contract trainers and curriculum developers, some new and some returning, to the team.
The Honourable Dennis O’Connor,
pictured with WCWC CEO Brian Bates
On November 8, 2022, WCWC hosted 29 trainers and curriculum developers at its facility in Walkerton, Ontario, for a day of learning about best practices in adult education, developments in training delivery methods and what’s new in the water industry.
These industry professionals are eager to share their knowledge in support of water system operators and were encouraged by a message from the Honourable Dennis O’Connor, Commissioner of the Walkerton Inquiry, who attended the event,
“It is very impressive to see the excellent work WCWC does in training those who ensure our drinking water systems in Ontario are safe. Congratulations on the next round of training for instructors and curriculum developers.”
WCWC trainers and curriculum developers bring expertise from a variety of roles and have experience as professional engineers, certified engineering technologists, water treatment and distribution operators, public health inspectors, well technicians and plumbers. These diverse talents will help ensure that WCWC can continue to provide training of the highest quality to water professionals across Ontario.
For more information about WCWC, please visit wcwc.ca or contact us at 866-515-0550 or inquiry@wcwc.ca.
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New Training Introduced For Water Professionals: Conversion Math
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre launched the course to support water professionals who require a refresh of their math skills
WCWC is pleased to announce the launch of a new course, Conversion Math.
This workshop-style course will teach participants how to apply conversions that relate to water operations. Key concepts such as base units, order-of-operation calculations and the basics of the metric system using distance, area and volume will be reviewed. Common units of measurement will be discussed, with a focus on how these units are expressed. Participants will perform calculations using conversion tables to solve for either metric or imperial units. Conversion Math places special emphasis on common units used in the water industry, including those related to temperature, pressure, velocity, flow, dosage, density and feed rates.
This course is directed to treatment and distribution operators who require a refresh of their math skills. The course may also serve as a precursor to Fundamental Math for those with limited math knowledge.
Conversion Math will be offered through both classroom and virtual sessions to support water professionals across Ontario. Successful participants will receive 0.7 Continuing Education Units.
For more information, or to register, please visit www.wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
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WCWC Resumes Classroom Training
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to announce that it has resumed in-person classroom training.
WCWC has incorporated a COVID-19 Training Session Protocol to enhance safety for participants and staff. The protocol includes pre-screening for venues, participants and staff, physical distancing and disinfection measures.
A variety of courses across Ontario are now open for registration. WCWC will also continue to offer live virtual training. For further information, or to register for any of WCWC’s upcoming courses, please visit wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca
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