Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

805 TRU Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

University Certificate - Water and Wastewater Utilities

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

As an operator in the water industry, students will operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection and disposal facilities, and monitor water quality to protect public health and the environment. Their knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and treatment technologies will be applied to operate, maintain and troubleshoot basic to advanced water and wastewater systems and processes.

Students will learn:
  • 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.
  • Manage and lead in regulatory, safety and environmental concerns within the industry.
  • Manage people, utility assets and finances.
  • Perform security, safety and administrative procedures.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

55

Writing

55

Listening

55

Speaking

55

Literacy

115

Conversation

115

Comprehension

115

Production

115

Program Intakes

Open date

December 1, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

1 year university certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$25363 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

General Fees: $1,106 per year
Medical Insurance: $600 per year
TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan Fees: $248 per year