Alberta SOP Update Opportunities
Opportunities are now available to participate in the Standard of Practice Update Training. This two-day training is now required for those wishing to maintain their Certificate of Competency in Private Sewage (PSDS ticket).
The AOWMA training was developed in consultation with Alberta Municipal Affairs. It is a two day program covering the changes to the Standard of Practice and reviewing the application of those Standards to onsite wastewater systems. Participants can take Day 1 and Day 2 back-to-back, or they may complete Day 1 during one session and return for Day 2 at another time if that is more convenient.
October 3-4, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
October 11-12, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
October 18-19, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
October 26-27, 2022 | Edmonton, AB
Register online now
If you complete your SOP training through the AOWMA, we will automatically update your information to show you are still certified. If you have taken the training elsewhere, please notify us, otherwise your listing will be updated to show you are no longer certified.
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Update from Municipal Affairs
Alberta Municipal Affairs has now extended the date by which people need to have completed their SOP Update training. Although Certificates of Competency will expire by October 31, as long as the contractor has completed their update by the end of February 2023, their CoC will be reinstated.
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Alberta Standard of Practice Manuals
Print copies of the new Standard of Practice Manuals are available through the AOWMA storefront.
Students who order the SOP training and the SOP manual at the same time can save on shipping.
Digital copies can be downloaded from the Safety Codes Council.
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Site and Soil Evaluation Days
WCOWMA's provincial chapters hosted Site and Soils Workshops across the Western provinces.
These practical training days are a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling.
Site and soil evaluation fields days were held on September 30 in Nelson, BC and Saskatoon, SK. Both sites are ‘live’ which means that they will have systems installed on them relatively soon; likely in the next installation system.
The Association appreciates being allowed access to sites to provide this field training. Thank you to Cam Whitehead (Nelson), and Larry Grozell (Saskatoon) for allowing us to provide training on your sites.
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Install Training Field Days
Learn more about the design and installation of a combined treatment and dispersal system, review the results from a site and soils evaluation along with the plan for the system; utilize the plan to construct the soil treatment area and assist with the installation of tankage.
This two-day workshop will focus on the design and installation of an onsite wastewater system based on the flows from the facility being served and the in-situ soils ability to treat and disperse the effluent. A site and soil evaluation day has been held for this property and all needed information has been gathered.
The system to be installed is a combined treatment and dispersal system (System O (Advanced EnviroSeptic) as requested by the homeowner. This system is suitable for the in-situ soils on the property.
The expected outcomes for this training workshop are listed below, and a registration form is attached. You may register for this hands-on training by email or online at www.wcowma-bc.com. Please contact the WCOWMA-BC office with any questions you may have.
October 20 & 21, 2022 | Kamloops (Monte Creek), BC
Register online | Download a Registration Form
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Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training
The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association provides an excellent industry training program for Onsite Wastewater Professionals throughout Western Canada.
This training program has been found to meet or exceed the requirements of the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement, and the New West Partnership.
Training, including the number of days, varies by province. More details on each program can be found on the provincial training pages, or by contacting our office.
Students will be required to complete an online training component prior to attending the classroom sessions.
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Dates to be Announced
Contact the association office at 1-855-872-2645 for more information.
January 6, 7, 13, 14, & 20, 2022
January 21, 27, 28, February 3 & 4, 2022
Contact the association office at 855-872-2650 for more information.
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November 1 - 4, 2022
November 15 - 18, 2022
Register online or contact the association office at 877-489-7471 for more information.
Manitoba students are being directed to Alberta or Saskatchewan for participation in their training programs at this time.
Contact the association office at 855-872-2659 for more information.
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Provincial/Federal Job Grants Continue to be Available for Training
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SK CIPHI Convention
October 4 - 5, 2022
Regina, SK
Customer Service Week
October 3 - 7, 2022
NOWRA Mega-Conference
October 30 - November 2, 2022
Springfield, MO
World Toilet Day
November 19, 2022
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World Soil Day
December 5, 2022
Septic Con
January 27 - 28, 2023
Tacoma, WA
WWETT Show
February 20 - 23, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show
March 2 - 4, 2023
Nanaimo, BC
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Computer Tip
How to Clean Your Keyboard
Food crumbs, pet hair, dust and other debris. No one wants those in their keyboard, so what to do?
For External Keyboards
Unplug the keyboard from the computer or power it off if it's wireless. Tilt the keyboard upside down and shake out any loose debris. Next, use spray compressed air at an angle, about one inch away from the keys. Finally, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe off any remaining dust or grime.
For Laptops
Ensure the device is powered down and unplugged. Tilt the laptop upside down and gently shake out any loose debris. Set the laptop back down, and use compressed air to spray between the keys. Spray in short bursts, holding the can about one inch away.
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Inspirational Message
“No matter how long you've travelled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.”
- Anonymous
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