Water and wastewater operators play an integral role in the maintenance of a clean water supplysupporting the health and wellbeing of our communities. Parkland College and ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd. are joining forces to ensure communities have access to the training they need to keep their water supplies safe and secure.
Parkland and ATAP have signed a partnership agreement to provide training in Class 1 Water and Wastewater Operator courses in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The courses will be delivered through a blended model which provides flexibility in scheduling and location oftraining. Courses can be offered in person, remotely, or a combination of the two.
鈥淭his agreement is a great opportunity for the College and the communities we serve,鈥� said Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh, President and CEO of Parkland College. 鈥淏lended Learning will make it easier for communities and municipalities to access this important training and benefit from ATAP鈥檚 expertise.鈥�
ATAP brings to the partnership extensive engineering knowledge, an established curriculum, and expert instructors. The College provides a learning management system, instructional design experience, and IT support. Both organizations also have connections to partners throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
鈥淥ver the past 20 years, ATAP has instructed certification courses and CEU workshops to thousands ofoperators across the Prairies,鈥� said ATAP Manager Andrew Stevenson. 鈥淥ur experience, from performing the same hands-on services onsite daily that we teach about, allows our instructors to transfer that real-life knowledge back to the students. We are excited to be partnering with a premier organization in Parkland College.鈥�
The training is expected to launch in the fall of 2021. It will be made up of preparatory courses in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection.
There is high demand for this type of training. Many towns, First Nation communities, and municipalities have identified needs in the area of water stewardship. Organizations interested in this training are invited to submit requestsin advance.
