Duration

2 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

C$ 13,376 per semester

Location

Kamloops, Canada

About the program

What you’ll learn from Water and Wastewater Technology at Thompson Rivers University

  • Knowledge of primary to advanced municipal and industrial processes in the treatment of water and wastewater operations.
  • Conduct source water quality sampling, laboratory analysis, regulatory reporting, data management and source protection.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and instrumentation materials, equipment, infrastructure and facilities needed to operate water, wastewater, distribution and collection systems.
  • Operate and maintain primary to advanced mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems used in moving and treating water and wastewater.
  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot process equipment involved in treatment, distribution and collection of water and wastewater.

What you’ll graduate with—certificate and diploma options

  • Certificate in Water and Wastewater Utilities
  • Diploma in Water and Wastewater Technology

Careers

Seek employment in an in-demand industry, as Canada and BC face shortages of trained water and wastewater operators. Work in primary, secondary and advanced water treatment and distribution operations; primary, secondary and advanced wastewater treatment and collection operations; as well as in water quality protection and monitoring.

Interested? Get started today!