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To help organizations prepare for the DWQMS, Springboard Management has developed training courses that address key components of the standard and the implementation process. This training is intended to help water utility owners and operators establish a better understanding of the DWQMS requirements and feel more confident in their abilities to implement their systems and achieve their goals. The DWQMS training courses have also received MOE Director-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs). |
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TRAINING SCHEDULE
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Hours
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Fee*
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Date & Locations**
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(Course no. RM-08-CT) |
3 (.3 CEU) |
$250 |
March 22 (Hamilton) |
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5 (.5 CEU)
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$350 |
March 19 (Hamilton) |
Implementation Training
(Course no. RM-10-CT) |
8 (.7 CEU)
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$500 |
TBD |
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(Course no. RM-07-CT) |
3 (.3 CEU) |
$250 |
TBD |
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Internal Auditor Training
(Course no. RM-11-CT) |
14 (1.3 CEU) |
$388 |
TBD
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Lead Auditor Training
(Couse no. RM-12-CT) |
38 |
TBD |
TBD |
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CCP and Hazard Identification Training
(Course no. RM-13-CT) |
4 |
TBD |
TBD |
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Risk Assessment Training
(Course no. RM-14-CT) |
4 |
TBD |
TBD |
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*All tuition fees include lunch vouchers (1 per training day); please add GST
**All courses begin at 8am unless otherwise indicated
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Introduction to the DWQMS 
This course is designed to provide participants with a general understanding of what the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) is all about and what it means to your drinking water operation. Key topics include:
- Introduction to Quality Management Systems
- Origins of the DWQMS
- Structure and contents of the standard
- Overview of the implementation process
- The accreditation process
- Resource requirements
- Roles and responsibilities
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Standard Orientation 
This course is geared towards personnel who have been identified as part of the care team made responsible for the implementation of the DWQMS. Key topics include:
- DWQMS background
- Structure of the standard
- Detailed understanding and interpretations of each element
- Development and implementation tips
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Implementation Training
This course is geared towards personnel who will be leading the implementation effort in the organization. Key topics include:
- DWQMS background
- How to gear up the organization for implementation
- Rolling out the implementation process
- The do's and don'ts, pitfalls and how to avoid them
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Ontario Regulation 170/03 Drinking Water Systems
The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act (Bill 195 2002) and Regulation 170/03 is to recognize the entitlement of the people of Ontario to expect their drinking water to be safe. The Act and Regulation provides the protection of human health and the prevention of drinking-water health hazards through the control and regulation of drinking water systems and drinking water testing.
This course will provide a useful knowledge to every professional working in the water industry. The course explains the important aspects of the act, which requires the municipalities and utilities to comply and provide the people with a safe drinking water.
Who should attend:
Municipal and utility plant managers, engineers, operators, lab managers and health officials. |
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DWQMS Overview for Top Management
This course is geared towards Top Management (policy and decision makers) of the organization. This course will provide information on the intent of the DWQMS and help in understanding the standard. Key topics include:
- Identifying resources that will be required to enable implementation
- Review roles and responsibilities of Top Management in terms of implementing the DWQMS
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