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AWWA ACE65202
- The Success of Pay for Certification: A Case Study of the Ontario Clean Water Agency
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 06/01/2007
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing background information on the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). The presentation then focuses on OCWA's approach to operations that includes:a hub-satellite structure thatshares expertise and resources between clientfacilities, and enhances economies of scale; a service organization committedto developing employee skills and expertise such ascertified operators of water and wastewatersystems, and specialist support services for thewater/wastewater industry. The regulatory framework relating totraining and certification is provided, along with types of operator certificates; the necessary steps to becoming a certified drinkingwater operator; annual hours of training; reasons why management introduced this approach; who is eligible; staffing complement; initial and revised salary notes; and, summary of license levelincreases by discipline. Includes tables.