Orenco’s training department offers webinars covering a variety of topics. They’re free, so take as many courses as you like. Questions about certificates? Wondering if you can get CEU/PDH credits for our trainings? Check out our FAQ Page for answers to these and other questions.

Anyone that works in the liquid waste industry can tell you it isn’t the easiest way to make a living. Hug A Pumper is a free initiative to recognize the people in this industry and to show them that their work is appreciated. It costs nothing to nominate your favorite pumper, and you can nominate

Yes, the time has come. John will retire from ASTTBC. In January, John will have served ASTTBC and the people of BC for 44 years. During his service, he and the volunteer leadership have led the development of the Association from 1,100 to 10,500 members and recognition by the BC Government through the ASTT Act

An international research team led by Oxford University has published a new paper in Science in which they chart a new framework to value water for the Sustainable Development Goals. They provide a four-part framework for valuing and managing water that requires parallel and coordinated action in measurement, valuation, trade-offs, and capable institutions for allocating

Plastic microfiber pollution is a new topic of environmental and human health concern, with the most alarming findings released in just the last year! These are tiny plastic fibers, about half the size of a red blood cell, which split off from products made of synthetic plastic material, including your favorite workout clothes made from

Mandatory reporting of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) was introduced in January 2015. ASTTBC members are required to achieve an average of 20 points per year over any five-year period. In January 2017, changes in the point-scoring schedule were introduced to improve clarity and reduce confusion experienced with the previous schedule. The new point system consists

Every so often, especially around convention, our office is flooded with questions about CPD credits. The following information has been excerpted from the ASTTBC website: “The public and government expect that technology professionals will continue to operate at an established high level of knowledge and expertise. In the interests of protecting public health and safety,

The Registered Onsite Wastewater (ROWP) program currently has 482 certified members. New applications for initial certification continue at a steady pace. In January to August 2017 there have been 17 applicants approved under provisions of inter-provincial trade regulations, and 11 other applications received with approval pending. Staff had been providing extensive support to applicants to