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B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)

The B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) is a cost-sharing grant program that funds small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. ...
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It’s Almost Time for the Summer 2025 Onsite Informer

Update Your Mailing Address Don’t miss out on your chance to receive the Summer 2025 issue of WCOWMA’s Onsite Informer Magazine!Take a moment to contact our office with your ...
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Contractors – We Need Your Support!

Do you have an onsite wastewater system installation coming up? We need your help! Our students require a Site and Soil Field Evaluation Day to ...
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Lake Country Resolutions Regarding Onsite Wastewater Systems Not Expected to Pass at SILGA

The Districts of Coldstream and Lake Country have resolutions to discuss at the annual Interior municipal convention, though none were expected to be supported. One ...
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WCOWMA-BC Site & Soils Field Evaluations

Spring has sprung and with it the start of field training! Twelve students enjoyed a sunny day on Denman Island on April 17th learning how ...
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Cultural Inheritance Inspection Permits

WCOWMA-BC hosted a one-hour webinar on April 8th on archeological inspections prior to excavation. This session, delivered by Raini Bevilacqua, Archeologist and Project Manager for ...
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April 2, 2025 (training update)

View the April 2, 2025 WCOWMA-BC newsletter.
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Celebrating Excellence in the Cowichan Valley

The United States Environmental Protection Agency released a new document, titled Safeguarding Against Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events: A Resource Guide for Onsite Wastewater ...
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US-EPA Guideline

The United States Environmental Protection Agency released a new document, titled Safeguarding Against Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events: A Resource Guide for Onsite Wastewater ...
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Training

WCOWMA-BC provides excellent training opportunities for those working in the onsite wastewater industry, whether already engaged in the industry or planning to enter it. The Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program provides a solid base for those wishing to work as Planners and/or Installers.

This program is recognized in the Western Provinces through the New West Partnership (formerly TILMA) and federally through the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Additional field and classroom training sessions are available for continuing education purposes. For information on upcoming training opportunities, contact the WCOWMA-BC office.