Introduction to Public Works
and/or Introduction to BC Water and Waste Course:

British Columbia Institute of Technology
BC Water & Waste Association

Class 3 Drivers License:

Motor Vehicle Branch

Online Training Available at:

The California State University
Sacramento State University

University of Kansas

University of Washington

Training

BC Parks and Public Works Training

BC Parks and Public Works Employees are eligible for the many training and certification courses offered. There are numerous advantages to accessing our training options:

  • Advance your career
  • Secure your job
  • Training available to ALL employees throughout BC
  • Best credentialing and training delivery models for the sector
  • Skill sets are transferable
  • Certification available to all PPW employees

Additional courses and course information:

The following institutions provide industry-related training and information:

BC Water & Waste Association
BC Municipal Safety Association
CCA Gold Seal Program
Civic Info
Environmental Operators Certification Program
LGMA
Ministry of Advanced Education
Ontario Water Operators Training Centre
Public Works Association of BC
Solid Waste Association

Post-Secondary Schools:

British Columbia Institute of Technology – Burnaby, BC
Capilano College – multiple locations on the coast of BC
College of New Caledonia – multiple locations in Northern BC
Kwantlen University College
– Surrey, BC
Langara College – Vancouver, BC
Northern Lights College – multiple locations, Northern BC
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC
University of British Columbia – multiple locations in BC
University of Victoria – Victoria, BC
Vancouver Community College – Vancouver, BC

International Institutions:

American Public Works Association