Identifies and explains many of the activities related to the construction, operation and maintenance of municipal roads and utilities. On completion, students will be eligible to continue with a more in-depth program in sewers, watermains or roadworks training courses.

Covers electrical and controls systems commonly used in pumping stations, electrical supply, starters, switches and lock-out procedures. Hands-on sessions cover motors, bearing and maintenance procedures. Various control devices for level and flow control are demonstrated. Aspects of record keeping, public relations, safety, and some design considerations complete the course. Prerequisite: Grade 10 Math.

Covers the operation and maintenance of dry well and wet well wastewater pumping facilities including submersible pumps, seals, impellors, suction and discharge lines, valves, hangers, and couplings. Dismantling and reassembling of pumps will be demonstrated to clarify maintenance requirements and procedures. Odour control and related tasks will be discussed. Prerequisites: PUBW 1201

This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and develop the skills necessary for a water or waste water operator to achieve a high level of knowledge in the operation and maintenance of the storm sewer systems. The course supplements to the Water and Waste Water Operator Training Program. It provides basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance and construction of the storm sewer system. The course focus is on the practical aspects of the maintenance of catch basins, inspection of storm pipes using video camera, temporary storage ponds, inspections of flood control gates and pumps. The learning component of the course consists of lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, quizzes, and a research project.

This course provides the basic knowledge necessary for work in the operation and maintenance of pump station and related equipment. The course supplements the Water and Waste Water Operator Training Program. The course focuses on the practical aspects of operating and maintaining the distribution system with emphasis on equipment maintenance, theory and performance of centrifugal pumps. The learning component of the course consists of lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, quizzes, assignments, and field trips. Prerequisites: PUBW 1114

Introduces the student to interpretation of engineering drawings used in public works construction. This will involve correlation between construction layout, specifications and standard drawings. Prerequisites: PUBW 1001 or PUBW 1002

To be able to confidently predict the quantities of materials required for the construction and maintenance of public works facilities, individuals need to apply math and plan reading skills. This course will start with a review of basic math and then to apply these to related construction quantities. Metric and imperial conversions will also be included. A calculator will be required on the first night. Prerequisites: PUBW 1141* (* may be taken concurrently)

This course will build on the knowledge gained in the prerequisite course by examining the quantities involved in more complex exercises and activities. The speed and accuracy of the computations will increase and new material involving the application of basic trigonometry will be covered. The application of algebra to solve common problems will be enhanced. Emphasis will again be placed on relating the in-class examples to workplace applications in roadworks, sewer and watermain related activities.

Students learn proper record keeping practice and the significance of construction and operations records as it applies to public works construction, operation and maintenance. Various examples of records will be discussed to improve understanding of the use of such records and the ability to present the information in a logical and concise manner.

Selection and sizing of the wide range of flow control devices such as butterfly valves, pressure relief, altitude, surge and flow limiting valves. In addition, a wide range of valve acuators are discussed together with remote control systems. A demonstration of the dismantling and testing of butterfly valves is also included. Prerequisites: PUBW 1113* (* may be taken concurrently)

This first part of this continuing course in pump control devices will explore application, operation and I/O interaction of PLC's. Topics will include logic concepts, programming devices, implementing and programming a PLC system together with installation, start up and maintenance. The second half of the course will cover SCADA systems involving communication data, RTU's, alarm conditions and event messaging. Aspects of output displays, routine operations, keyboard operations and system constraints together with many other topics will conclude the course. Prerequisites: PUBW 1201