Training Events

    • April 01, 2024
    • Online course via Blackboard Learn
    Register through George Brown College

    Contact Information for George Brown College:

    Read about our textbooks policy, and remember that the Continuing Education attendance policy and closure dates differ from those for full-time college programs.


    Our On-site Sewage Systems 2012 course is an overview/refresher course for experienced practitioners. This building code course largely deals with the requirements related to the on-site sewage systems regulated under the Ontario Building Code (systems with a design capacity of fewer than 10,000 litres per day). The requirements related to these systems are found in Part 8 of the Code. The curriculum covers permits, responsibilities, site conditions, the five classes of sewage systems, construction, occupational health and safety, evaluation of malfunctioning systems, change-of-use procedures and more.

    Note(s)

    COURSE ESSENTIALS:

    You must have a copy of the 2012 Building Code Compendium before you begin this course. The compendium is available for purchase through the George Brown College bookstore, at our Building Code and Trade Manuals website and at the Publications Ontario website.

    Prerequisites

    You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills.

    Additional Information

    Disclaimer: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) exams are not included in this course. Visit the Ontario government’s building code web page for certification information.

    Hours and Fees

    Hours: 35

    Fee: $404, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $110

    Note: Self-directed online classes use a learning management system (LMS) and offer teacher email support. A welcome letter with details about the LMS will be emailed to you.

    • April 08, 2024
    • Kawartha Conservation 277 Kenrai Road Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1

    REGISTER 

    Program Overview

    This course deals with the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity of up to 10,000 litres per day. The OBC technical requirements for these systems are found primarily in Division B., Part 8 of the Code, but also include and refer to other portions of the OBC, the Building Code Act and Supplementary Standard SB6. This course is an introduction to the principles of on-site sewage systems and includes the following topics:

    • Requirements under the Building Code Act (BCA) as related to sewage systems
    • Site evaluations, test pits and percolation times (T-times)
    • System characteristics and daily design flows
    • Design and construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
    • Inspection and review of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sewage systems
    • Operation and maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and
    • Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement

    This 5-day Exam Prep course is designed to prepare the student for writing the MMAH On-site Sewage Systems qualification exam. The course is scheduled for April 8-12, 2024.

    Learning Objectives

    At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

    • Understand the legal requirements under the BCA and OBC
    • Evaluate the site characteristics and determine the options available for the site
    • Understand the minimum design requirements for the five classes of on-site sewage systems
    • Understand the construction requirements for the various types of systems
    • Understand some of the health and safety requirements related to the construction of on-site sewage systems
    • Understand the basics of evaluating malfunctioning systems, remedial work and change of use for buildings connected to existing systems

    Who Should Attend?

    This course is designed for on-site sewage system inspectors, designers, installers and supervisors of on-site sewage systems wishing to challenge Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualification examinations. On-site sewage system inspectors, must have successfully passed the required MMAH examinations and be registered to be employed in the permit approval or inspection of sewage systems. Designers, installers and supervisors must also have successfully passed the Ministry examination and registered be qualified to do design work for permit submissions or be an installer and/or supervisor for the construction of on-site sewage systems.

    Please visit http://www.humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ for more information on the Ministry Building Code exams.

    Your Instructor

    Jeffrey Chalmers, CET, CBCO

    Jeffrey has over 40 years’ experience in building code interpretation and enforcement as a plans examiner, inspector, chief building official, building code consultant and instructor of building code courses. Jeff has extensive knowledge in all areas of the Ontario code and has helped develop new training courses in the Ontario Building Code and also the National Building Code, for training across Canada.

    Jeff is a member of OACETT, the OBOA and the OPIA.

    Pre-Requisites: None

    Duration: 5 Days

    Please Note: Participants must bring a copy of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Compendium to this class. This document can be purchased from the Service Ontario Publications website: https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/301208

    Duration - 5 Days in Class (Lunch and Refreshments Included)

    Fee - $990 plus HST

    REFUND POLICY -

    Kawartha Conservation DOES NOT issue refunds once the course has been partially or substantially completed. 

    If a refund is requested within 7 days of a course start date, a 50% refund fee will apply.  This fee maybe waived or adjusted with CAO approval in extenuating circumstances.

    If a refund is requested outside of the 7 days of a course start date, a 10% refund fee will apply.

    Contact

    Nancy Aspden 

    7053282271 ext. 218

    Email
    Website

    • April 15, 2024
    • Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Manotick ON

    The one-day course will introduce the design requirements for Ontario Building Code and BMEC approved sewage systems, case studies, with a focus on design examples.

    https://orwcportal.rvca.ca/orwc/orwcintros6-intro-design-of-on-site-sewage-treatment-systems-apr-15-2024

    • April 22, 2024
    • Guelph

    Course Description

    A 5 day training course designed primarily for installers and inspectors of on-site sewage systems in Ontario. This course covers Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is designed to prepare participants for the On-Site Sewage Systems (Part 8) technical licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH).  The course covers the entire training manual produced by MMAH.  In addition, supplementary material developed by the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre, including additional material on approved alternative technologies, instructional videos, design problems and case studies is also provided. Finally daily access to hands-on demonstrations in our unique training facility is included. Please note the course does NOT include the licensing exam.


    https://courses.opened.uoguelph.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=18564&selectedProgramAreaId=16981&selectedProgramStreamId=


    • May 06, 2024
    • Online course via Blackboard Learn
    Register through George Brown College

    Contact Information for George Brown College:

    Read about our textbooks policy, and remember that the Continuing Education attendance policy and closure dates differ from those for full-time college programs.


    Our On-site Sewage Systems 2012 course is an overview/refresher course for experienced practitioners. This building code course largely deals with the requirements related to the on-site sewage systems regulated under the Ontario Building Code (systems with a design capacity of fewer than 10,000 litres per day). The requirements related to these systems are found in Part 8 of the Code. The curriculum covers permits, responsibilities, site conditions, the five classes of sewage systems, construction, occupational health and safety, evaluation of malfunctioning systems, change-of-use procedures and more.

    Note(s)

    COURSE ESSENTIALS:

    You must have a copy of the 2012 Building Code Compendium before you begin this course. The compendium is available for purchase through the George Brown College bookstore, at our Building Code and Trade Manuals website and at the Publications Ontario website.

    Prerequisites

    You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills.

    Additional Information

    Disclaimer: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) exams are not included in this course. Visit the Ontario government’s building code web page for certification information.

    Hours and Fees

    Hours: 35

    Fee: $404, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $110

    Note: Self-directed online classes use a learning management system (LMS) and offer teacher email support. A welcome letter with details about the LMS will be emailed to you.

    • June 03, 2024
    • Online course via Blackboard Learn
    Register through George Brown College

    Contact Information for George Brown College:

    Read about our textbooks policy, and remember that the Continuing Education attendance policy and closure dates differ from those for full-time college programs.


    Our On-site Sewage Systems 2012 course is an overview/refresher course for experienced practitioners. This building code course largely deals with the requirements related to the on-site sewage systems regulated under the Ontario Building Code (systems with a design capacity of fewer than 10,000 litres per day). The requirements related to these systems are found in Part 8 of the Code. The curriculum covers permits, responsibilities, site conditions, the five classes of sewage systems, construction, occupational health and safety, evaluation of malfunctioning systems, change-of-use procedures and more.

    Note(s)

    COURSE ESSENTIALS:

    You must have a copy of the 2012 Building Code Compendium before you begin this course. The compendium is available for purchase through the George Brown College bookstore, at our Building Code and Trade Manuals website and at the Publications Ontario website.

    Prerequisites

    You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills.

    Additional Information

    Disclaimer: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) exams are not included in this course. Visit the Ontario government’s building code web page for certification information.

    Hours and Fees

    Hours: 35

    Fee: $404, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $110

    Note: Self-directed online classes use a learning management system (LMS) and offer teacher email support. A welcome letter with details about the LMS will be emailed to you.

    • July 08, 2024
    • Online course via Blackboard Learn
    Register through George Brown College

    Contact Information for George Brown College:

    Read about our textbooks policy, and remember that the Continuing Education attendance policy and closure dates differ from those for full-time college programs.


    Our On-site Sewage Systems 2012 course is an overview/refresher course for experienced practitioners. This building code course largely deals with the requirements related to the on-site sewage systems regulated under the Ontario Building Code (systems with a design capacity of fewer than 10,000 litres per day). The requirements related to these systems are found in Part 8 of the Code. The curriculum covers permits, responsibilities, site conditions, the five classes of sewage systems, construction, occupational health and safety, evaluation of malfunctioning systems, change-of-use procedures and more.

    Note(s)

    COURSE ESSENTIALS:

    You must have a copy of the 2012 Building Code Compendium before you begin this course. The compendium is available for purchase through the George Brown College bookstore, at our Building Code and Trade Manuals website and at the Publications Ontario website.

    Prerequisites

    You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills.

    Additional Information

    Disclaimer: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) exams are not included in this course. Visit the Ontario government’s building code web page for certification information.

    Hours and Fees

    Hours: 35

    Fee: $404, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $110

    Note: Self-directed online classes use a learning management system (LMS) and offer teacher email support. A welcome letter with details about the LMS will be emailed to you.

    • August 05, 2024
    • Online course via Blackboard Learn
    Register through George Brown College

    Contact Information for George Brown College:

    Read about our textbooks policy, and remember that the Continuing Education attendance policy and closure dates differ from those for full-time college programs.


    Our On-site Sewage Systems 2012 course is an overview/refresher course for experienced practitioners. This building code course largely deals with the requirements related to the on-site sewage systems regulated under the Ontario Building Code (systems with a design capacity of fewer than 10,000 litres per day). The requirements related to these systems are found in Part 8 of the Code. The curriculum covers permits, responsibilities, site conditions, the five classes of sewage systems, construction, occupational health and safety, evaluation of malfunctioning systems, change-of-use procedures and more.

    Note(s)

    COURSE ESSENTIALS:

    You must have a copy of the 2012 Building Code Compendium before you begin this course. The compendium is available for purchase through the George Brown College bookstore, at our Building Code and Trade Manuals website and at the Publications Ontario website.

    Prerequisites

    You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills.

    Additional Information

    Disclaimer: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) exams are not included in this course. Visit the Ontario government’s building code web page for certification information.

    Hours and Fees

    Hours: 35

    Fee: $404, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $110

    CRN Delivery Method Note:

    Self-directed online classes use a learning management system (LMS) and offer teacher email support. A welcome letter with details about the LMS will be emailed to you.

    • December 31, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • TBA
    Register

    THIS EVENT LISTING IS FOR WAITLIST PURPOSES ONLY - REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE NEXT OFFERING.


    Soils are complex and can be difficult to assess on particular sites. Soils also dictate how large the system will be for a particular lot and how it will perform. Invariably the question that always comes up is “Is the soil on this site suitable for an on-site sewage system and how do I figure that out?” We have developed this course to help provide a starting point for you to learn more about soils, to demonstrate simple field techniques to determine what types of soils you are working with and to gain an appreciation on how to conduct a soil & site evaluation. By combining the expertise of an experienced professional with hands-on field work, we will provide a solid understanding of soils and how they impact the design, construction, and operation of on-site sewage systems.

    This course is intended for anyone who is interested in gaining more knowledge of soils and how they relate to on-site system inspection, design, and installation. Evaluating soils is a developed technique and this course will introduce participants to evaluation tools and advanced soil knowledge.

    This one-day course will enable you to:

    • Conduct a soils investigation for the design of on-site systems,
    • Evaluate a soil in the field based on its colour, texture, and other characteristics,
    • Properly take soil samples from a test pit or using a soil corer or auger,
    • Conduct percolation tests using different methods including test holes and permeameters,
    • Determine the elevation of the seasonally high groundwater table, and
    • Use field evaluation results to design an appropriate on-site system.

    Suggested Pre-Requisite: Five-Day Part 8 Licensing Course or equivalent experience

    Cancellation Policy:

    Refunds, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, will be issued upon written request to op-coordinator@oowa.org if received 24 hours prior to the event. Following that, no refunds will be issued. Ticket transfers will be honored in the following way: members may send alternate members at no additional cost. Members may send alternate non-members for an additional fee in accordance with ticket pricing. Non-members may send alternate members; however, a refund will not be issued for the difference in ticket price.

Past events

March 18, 2024 Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep
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December 31, 2023 WAITLIST ONLY: Advanced Design of Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
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November 21, 2023 OOWA's 2023 Central Ontario Regional Meeting
November 16, 2023 Soils 101 – Evaluation of Soils for On-Site Sewage Treatment Systems
November 15, 2023 OOWA's 2023 Eastern Ontario Regional Meeting
November 13, 2023 Onsite Sewage Systems (Part 8) - 2012 Exam Prep
November 13, 2023 Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep
November 06, 2023 On-site Sewage Systems 2012 - George Brown College
November 02, 2023 OOWA's 2023 Greater Golden Horseshoe Regional Meeting
November 01, 2023 OOWA's 2023 Southwestern Ontario Regional Meeting
October 26, 2023 OOWA's 2023 Peterborough & the Kawarthas Regional Meeting
October 23, 2023 Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep
October 18, 2023 OOWA's 2023 Near North & Muskoka Regional Meeting
October 09, 2023 On-site Sewage Systems 2012 - George Brown College
September 24, 2023 OBOA AMTS (Ontario Building Officials Association Annual Meeting & Training Sessions)
September 20, 2023 Project Management for the Practitioner (7 PDU's)
September 18, 2023 Legal Process for Building Officials & Designers - 2012
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September 11, 2023 On-site Sewage Systems 2012 - George Brown College
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June 14, 2023 OOWA Part 8 Panel Discussion Series
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March 20, 2023 Legal Process for Building Officials & Designers - 2012
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February 27, 2023 Part 8 - On-Site Sewage Systems - 2012
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February 02, 2023 Advanced Design of Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
January 30, 2023 Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep
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January 09, 2023 Legal Process for Building Officials & Designers - 2012
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December 12, 2022 Ontario Building Code (OBC) – Part 8 On-Site Sewage Systems Exam Prep
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November 02, 2022 OOWA Part 8 Panel Discussion Series
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October 20, 2022 OTTAWA: Introduction to Design of Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
October 19, 2022 OOWA's 2022 Eastern Ontario Regional Meeting
October 13, 2022 OOWA's 2022 Central Ontario Regional Meeting
October 05, 2022 OOWA's 2022 Southern Ontario Regional Meeting
September 27, 2022 OOWA's 2022 Near North & Muskoka Regional Meeting
September 21, 2022 Webinar: Septic System Basics for Rural & Waterfront Property Owners
September 15, 2022 OOWA's 2022 Peterborough Regional Meeting
August 08, 2022 On-site Sewage Systems 2012 - George Brown College
June 15, 2022 Introduction to Design of Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
May 18, 2022 OOWA Part 8 Panel Discussion Series
May 16, 2022 OBC PART 8 SEWAGE SYSTEM INSTALLERS COURSE OFFERED ONLINE
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June 16, 2021 OOWA Part 8 Panel Discussion Series
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May 18, 2021 On-Site Sewage System Training, Examinations & Qualification Registration Process Webinar
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April 13, 2021 On-Site Sewage System Training, Examinations & Qualification Registration Process Webinar
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March 10, 2021 On-Site Sewage System Training, Examinations & Qualification Registration Process Webinar
March 01, 2021 OBOA Virtual - Part 8 - On-Site Sewage Systems - 2012
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February 17, 2021 On-Site Sewage System Training, Examinations & Qualification Registration Process Webinar
February 10, 2021 Wastewater 102: Introduction to Ten States Standards
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