Continuing Education Programs and Courses

Water and Wastewater Technician

Water and Wastewater Technician is a certificate program. It provides knowledge and skill development in operating and maintaining public and private water treatment plants, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants and wastewater collection systems. You will learn how to meet the demand for water of acceptable quality and quantity for municipal, industrial, agricultural and recreational use. You will also learn how to collect and treat wastewater to an acceptable level for discharge into receiving waters.

The Water and Wastewater Technician Program allows operators to gain industry education, collect Continuing Education Units (CEU) and maintain Provincial Certification from the convenience of their home. You will focus your learning on:

water treatment
wastewater treatment
water distribution
wastewater collection
laboratory testing procedures
operating and maintaining treatment systems
enhancing computer application skills

The program can also be used to prepare you, and existing operator, to challenge the Saskatchewan Provincial Operator Certification Examinations as recognized by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment and the Operator Certification Board (OCB) of Saskatchewan.

For complete program information, check the program page.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit may be options for receiving credit. For further information see the PLAR page (pdf) or the transfer credit page.

Basic Computer Operation (COMP 170)

You will be introduced to basic computer concepts. The course content includes computer components, hardware, software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn will prepare you for further courses, such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.

Fee: $199 (online), $317 (print)
Additional costs: Required print material

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-489	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online
CRN: TBA	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. NR, PNRE and PNRY students only. Call 1-866-goSIAST to register	Home Study (Print)

Communication in Technology (TCOM 102)

Your studies will focus on the basic skills required of the technologist in the workplace. You will examine the communication process and interpersonal and workplace communication techniques. The course content includes technical writing job search skills.

Fee: $570 Additional costs: Text

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 04-88	May 6, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Register in Moose Jaw or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Graphical Communications I (GRPH 123)

You will study the techniques and standards required to communicate graphically. You will study the concepts necessary to create 2-D and 3-D drawings. By practicing drawing concepts, you will recognize lineweight and linetype standards, engineering and architectural scales as well as dimensioning protocol.

Fee: $295 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-406	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Graphical Communications II (GRPH 124)

You will study the fundamentals of reading maps and plans. Through practical exercises, you will interpret maps, prepare drawings, convey survey data and draw layouts in plan and profile form. You will calculate volume and area from plan and profile drawings, calculate bearings, azimuths, distances, and areas on topographical maps. You will also identify symbols used in equipment and pipe schematics.

Prerequisites: Graphical Communications I

Fee: $295 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-407	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Introduction to Microsoft Access 1 (COMP 176)

Your studies will focus on the basic features of Microsoft Access. You will create simple tables, queries, forms and reports. You will also modify database elements such as fields and records.
Equivalent course(s): Advanced Computer Applications (COMP 284), Data Management (COAP 197), Data Management and Storage (COAP 345), Information Systems (COMP 120), Intro to Database Management (CDBM 190)

Fee: $199

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-501	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online
CRN: 03-501	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Introduction to Microsoft Excel I (COMP 174)

You will study the basic features of Excel. You will learn to format spreadsheet elements, create simple charts and use simple formulas and functions.

Up-to-date Windows computer and browser with Microsoft Access (2007 or 2010 version) required

Fee: $199

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-497	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Introduction to Microsoft Excel II (COMP 175)

You will study the intermediate features of Excel. Using the skills and knowledge you acquired in COMP 174 (Introduction to Excel 1), you will learn to work with multiple worksheets, create and modify several chart types, perform data manipulation features and use more advanced spreadsheet functions.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Microsoft Excel I, Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel, (one of either)

Fee: $199

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-499	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Introduction to Microsoft Word (COMP 171)

Your studies will introduce you to basic word processing skills such as creating, editing and formatting documents, building tables, using templates and applying styles.

Fee: $199

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-491	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Technical Mathematics I (MAT 124)

You will solve technical problems using concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, systems of linear and non-linear equations and radical equations.

Fee: $345 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-408	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Wastewater Collection I (WTER 134)

You will focus your learning on the aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems. You will examine the processes of wastewater collection as well as the need for collection system operation and maintenance. You will study safety procedures required for construction, inspection and testing of sewers, the inspection of manholes and underground construction and repair.

Fee: $380 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-400	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Wastewater Collection II (WTER 135)

You will build on the skills you gained in WTER 134 and will to study the operation, maintenance and management of wastewater collection systems with an emphasis on safe practices and procedures. You will examine the operation of lift stations, operation and maintenance of pumps, valves and motors as well as sewer rehabilitation.

Prerequisites: Wastewater Collection I

Fee: $380 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-401	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Wastewater Treatment I (WTER 136)

You will focus your studies on the basics of conventional wastewater treatment. You will examine the uses of racks, screens, and sedimentation tanks. You will examine the processes of sedimentation, flotation, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, activated sludge, oxidation ditches and ponds and disinfection.

Fee: $410 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-402	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Wastewater Treatment II (WTER 137)

You will build on the skills you gained in WTER 136 and will examine conventional activated sludge, sludge digestion, solids handling, and effluent disposal. You will also examine the operation, maintenance and management of wastewater treatment plants with an emphasis on safe practices and procedures.

Prerequisites: Wastewater Treatment I

Fee: $380 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-403	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Water and Wastewater Laboratory Practicum (LABS 122)

You the learner will gain hands-on laboratory testing experience for typical testing required for quality and operational monitoring of water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and collection systems.

Prerequisites: Water and Wastewater Laboratory Principles

Fee: $345 Additional costs: Text

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-405	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Water and Wastewater Laboratory Principles (LABS 121)

You the learner will review basic water chemistry. You will also describe laboratory equipment, laboratory safety, sampling techniques, preservation, storage and shipping of samples.

Fee: $345 Additional costs: Text

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-404	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Water Distribution I (WTER 132)

You will focus your learning on the processes of water distribution. Your studies will focus on the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.

Fee: $345 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-398	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Water Distribution II (WTER 133)

You will build on the skills you gained in WTER 132 and will study operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Your studies will focus on safe practices and procedures, disinfection of new and repaired facilities, taste and odour control, corrosion control and water distribution system management.

Prerequisites: Water Distribution I

Fee: $345 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-399	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Water Treatment I (WTER 130)

You will focus your learning on the basics of conventional water treatment. You will become familiar with the processes of surface water treatment, reservoir management, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, taste and odour control, corrosions control, as well as a mathematics review.

Fee: $410 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-396	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Water Treatment II (WTER 131)

You will build on the skills you gained in WTER 130 and will continue your studies in surface water and groundwater treatment. Your studies will include iron, manganese, and trihalomethanes control, fluoridation, softening, plant waste disposal, maintenance and instrumentation.

Prerequisites: Water Treatment I

Fee: $410 Additional costs: Text and supplies

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 02-397	July 4, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. For registration info contact Richard Egroff at 306-691-8417 or egroff@siast.sk.ca	Online

Workplace Communication (103) (TCOM 103)

Building on the skills you developed in TCOM 102 (Communication in Technology), you will apply basic research skills to create workplace documents. Your studies will focus on the workplace skills of creating effective client relations, conducting meetings and giving presentations.

Prerequisites: Communication in Technology

Fee: $570 Additional costs: Text