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SUMMARY:6th Joint Annual Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2024 6th Joint Annual Conference & Trade Show in Penticton from Oct 7 – 9\, 2024. \nMore information here:Home | 2024 Joint Annual Conference and Trade Show (pheedloop.com)
URL:https://pwabc.ca/event/https-site-pheedloop-com-event-jac2024-conferencepage/
LOCATION:City of Penticton\, 616 Okanagan Ave E\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Flush Truck Operations Course
DESCRIPTION:The Public Works Association of B.C. is pleased to introduce Safe Jet BC! Safe Jet BC is an EOCP recognized training provider for all levels of Flush Truck Operators. Safe Jet BC will be in Penticton B.C. on October 10th and 11th\, 2024 to provide the following two day training opportunity\, Safe Jetting Storm/Sanitary Infrastructure (Course Number: 8047\, CEU’s: 0.60)\, Safe Jetting Storm/Sanitary Practical Field Application (Course Number: 8142\, CEU’s 0.60). \nThe two day course will educate operators on the safe and efficient operation of jetting equipment used to clean\, repair and maintain storm and sanitary sewer lines. The courses include information on operating procedures\, everyday problems encountered\, how to diagnose\, assess and resolve issues in pipelines\, hydraulics in sanitary and storm sewer pipes as well as practical and hands on demonstrations of jetting equipment used in municipal operations. Operators will understand cleaning techniques\, equipment selection and general storm and sanitary operational improvements. Instructor Paul Bains currently working at Public Works Engineering for The District of Saanich\, has over 37 years of experience in the field and has been teaching for the last two years across Vancouver Island and the mainland. \nDay 1 – Course 1 – 0.60 C.E.U’s\nTopic: Definitions / Objective: Operator will recognize critical components required in jetting\nTopic: Operating Procedures / Objective: Thrust loads for different pressures and volumes\nTopic: Sanitary/Storm Mainlines / Objective: Mainline maintenance and cleaning procedures\nTopic: Safety Awareness / Objective: Hazard assessment / policies and procedures \nDay 2 – Course 2 – 0.60 C.E.U’s\nTopic: Safe Jetting Overview / Objective: Review of jetting course / classroom instruction\nTopic: Nozzle Demonstration / Objective: Field Demo – different nozzle applications for various work required\nTopic: Sanitary Sewer Main Field Jetting Applications / Objective: Identify various methods /procedures in routine jetting applications\nTopic: Storm Drain Main Field Jetting Applications / Objective: Identify various methods / procedures in routine jetting applications \nCost: $630 plus GST for PWABC members\, $750 plus GST for non-members \nDate & Time: October 10th & 11th\, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm\nLocation: Penticton\, BC (616 Okanagan Ave E)
URL:https://pwabc.ca/event/flush-truck-operations-course-2024/
LOCATION:City of Penticton\, 616 Okanagan Ave E\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:APWA Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate (Burnaby)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate is for those “behind the wheel” during winter maintenance events. This half day workshop is designed to: \n\nProvide a basic understanding of winter operations\nIncrease operator understanding of winter materials and how they work\nProvide an overview of winter equipment and its upkeep\nEncourage enhanced communication between fleet personnel and operators\nDiscuss winter operations for operators\n\nResulting in more effective\, efficient\, equitable and environmentally-friendly snow and ice control.  There is a short content test for this program; participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program as long as they have been present throughout the entire workshop and complete the test with an 80% or better. This is a fantastic training opportunity for new and experienced operators\, supplemental operators from other departments\, and contract operators\, to ensure a strong overall understanding of winter maintenance operations. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nNew and experienced operators\nSupplemental operators from other departments\nContract operators\nOperators who want a greater understanding of winter maintenance operations\n\nCost: $300 for PWABC members\, $450 for non-members \nLunch is provided. \nProudly Sponsored and supported by:  \n  \n 
URL:https://pwabc.ca/event/apwa-winter-maintenance-operator-certificate-burnaby/
LOCATION:Laurel Street Works Yard\, EOC Room\, 5780 Laurel Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G1N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate (Burnaby)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate is for supervisors and managers to: \n\n\n\nExpand knowledge of planning and preparation\nIncrease understanding of winter weather and how it affects operations\nIdentify how to better use traditional and alternative chemicals\nConsider what equipment is available and how to maintain it\nExpand understanding of snow & ice control techniques\nAppreciate the environmental impacts of winter maintenance policies\nStress responsible application\n\n\n\n\nResulting in more effective\, efficient\, equitable and environmentally friendly snow and ice control\n\nThis course is an all-day workshop\, with five content sections covering Policies and Procedures\, Weather\, Materials\, Equipment\, and Snow and Ice Control. Testing is conducted throughout the day. Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion upon achieving a score or 80% or above. This is a fantastic training opportunity for new supervisors\, foreman\, crew leaders\, senior operators or anyone wanting a good overall understanding of winter maintenance operations. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nSupervisors with winter maintenance responsibilities\nOperators who aspire to be supervisors\nOperators who want a greater understanding of winter maintenance processes\n\nCost: $450 for PWABC members\, $600 for non-members \nLunch is provided. \nProudly Sponsored and supported by: \n \n 
URL:https://pwabc.ca/event/apwa-winter-maintenance-supervisor-certificate-burnaby/
LOCATION:Shadbolt Center for the Arts\, Room 102\, 6450 Deer Lake Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G2J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T080000
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UID:5599-1729152000-1729180800@pwabc.ca
SUMMARY:APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate (Cranbrook)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate is for supervisors and managers to: \n\n\n\nExpand knowledge of planning and preparation\nIncrease understanding of winter weather and how it affects operations\nIdentify how to better use traditional and alternative chemicals\nConsider what equipment is available and how to maintain it\nExpand understanding of snow & ice control techniques\nAppreciate the environmental impacts of winter maintenance policies\nStress responsible application\n\n\n\n\nResulting in more effective\, efficient\, equitable and environmentally friendly snow and ice control\n\nThis course is an all-day workshop\, with five content sections covering Policies and Procedures\, Weather\, Materials\, Equipment\, and Snow and Ice Control. Testing is conducted throughout the day. Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion upon achieving a score or 80% or above. This is a fantastic training opportunity for new supervisors\, foreman\, crew leaders\, senior operators or anyone wanting a good overall understanding of winter maintenance operations. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nSupervisors with winter maintenance responsibilities\nOperators who aspire to be supervisors\nOperators who want a greater understanding of winter maintenance processes\n\nCost: $450 for PWABC members\, $600 for non-members \nLunch is provided. \nProudly Sponsored and supported by:  \n   \n 
URL:https://pwabc.ca/event/apwa-winter-maintenance-supervisor-certificate-cranbrook/
LOCATION:Manual Training School\, 1212 2nd St N\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C4T6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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UID:5598-1729238400-1729256400@pwabc.ca
SUMMARY:APWA Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate (Cranbrook)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate is for those “behind the wheel” during winter maintenance events. This half day workshop is designed to: \n\nProvide a basic understanding of winter operations\nIncrease operator understanding of winter materials and how they work\nProvide an overview of winter equipment and its upkeep\nEncourage enhanced communication between fleet personnel and operators\nDiscuss winter operations for operators\n\nResulting in more effective\, efficient\, equitable and environmentally-friendly snow and ice control.  There is a short content test for this program; participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program as long as they have been present throughout the entire workshop and complete the test with an 80% or better. This is a fantastic training opportunity for new and experienced operators\, supplemental operators from other departments\, and contract operators\, to ensure a strong overall understanding of winter maintenance operations. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nNew and experienced operators\nSupplemental operators from other departments\nContract operators\nOperators who want a greater understanding of winter maintenance operations\n\nCost: $300 for PWABC members\, $450 for non-members \nLunch is provided. \nProudly Sponsored and supported by: \n    \n 
URL:https://pwabc.ca/event/apwa-winter-maintenance-operator-certificate-cranbrook/
LOCATION:Manual Training School\, 1212 2nd St N\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C4T6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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