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Discussion Items. Classification of First Nation drinking water and wastewater systems Status update Outstanding issues Certification of First Nation operators Requirements for certification Grade 12 or equivalent Renewal of certifications Drinking water Wastewater.

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  1. Discussion Items • Classification of First Nation drinking water and wastewater systems • Status update • Outstanding issues • Certification of First Nation operators • Requirements for certification • Grade 12 or equivalent • Renewal of certifications • Drinking water • Wastewater

  2. Life Cycle of a Drinking Water Operator Obtain Operator-in-Training Certificate High School Graduate; Pass OIT exam 1. Complete Entry-level Training* Within 16 months of obtaining certificate (Available Aug 1, 2005) 2. Facility Classification Relative ranking (Class 1-4) which corresponds to operational complexity of the system • Highest class of certificate an operator can obtain • Hours of annual training required Obtain Class 1 Certificate Pass exam; Verify 1 year experience 6. 3. Upgrade Certificate Renew Certificate Verify recent experience; Complete mandatory training Complete Annual Training 30-50 hours per year including MOE approved Certificate Renewal Course every 3 years ( Available 1, 2005) 5. 4. *May complete training prior to obtaining OIT

  3. Classification • “Notional classification” of facilities • See attached sheet for stats • Outstanding issues: • Submission of remaining systems • Engineering assessments or P.Eng. sign off or other verification

  4. Certification of Operators - Criteria

  5. Grade 12 Equivalent • Currently: • Completion of grade 12 from a recognized institution • GED (Grade 12 Equivalency Diploma) • College or university degree or diploma • Successful completion of 1 year of college diploma or university degree in a related subject area (e.g. environmental technician; engineering) • Licensed apprentice (licensed electrician, plumber etc.) • If operator applied for certification prior to August 1, 2004: • All of the above + experience as an operator could be substituted for grade 12 (for each year of experience obtained prior to August 1, 2004 = 1 year of high school or 2 years of primary school)

  6. Current Status • Since the introduction of the new operator certification regulation in August 1, 2004, the use of “Conditional” certificates has been limited and has not been used as a long term instrument to certify operators without Grade 12 or equivalent

  7. Certificate Renewals • As certificates expire, not all are being renewed, resulting in a decrease of certified First Nation certificates • Wastewater: • Fee • Verification of experience • Drinking Water: • Fee • Verification of experience • Preventing Waterborne Illnesses course • Other On-the-job and Director Approved Continuing Education

  8. Appendix A: Types of Training (Drinking Water) Complete if Upgrading to Class 3 or 4 Certificate Complete Every Three Years Required for all New Operators

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