Operator training requirements
 29. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the owner or operating authority of a subsystem shall take reasonable steps to ensure that every operator employed in the subsystem completes the annual number of hours of training set out in the Table to this section in each of the three years for which the operator’s certificate is valid.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (1). (2) The annual number of hours of training set out in the Table to this section may be averaged over the three years during which an operator’s certificate is valid but shall not be reduced or prorated for an operator who is employed on a part-time basis.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (2). (3) Operators shall comply with the following rules in respect of the training: 1.  If an operator works in more than one type and class of subsystem, the operator must complete the number of hours of training required for the highest type and class of subsystem where the operator works. 2.  If an operator is not employed in a subsystem on the day that he or she renews his or her certificate, the operator must complete the number of hours of training for the highest type and class of subsystem for which the operator was certified.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (3). (4) The continuing education that is used to meet the training requirements must be approved by the Director using criteria which includes the following: 1.  The training course must have documented learning objectives. 2.  The training course must be planned and be provided by a qualified training provider. 3.  The training course must include a means to verify that the participants have learned the material covered in the course. 4.  The training course must cover subject matter that is directly related to the duties typically performed by an operator.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (4). (5) The on-the-job practical training that is used to meet the training requirements must meet criteria that includes the following: 1.  The training must have documented learning objectives. 2.  The training must be provided by a trainer with expertise in the subject matter that is being covered. 3.  The training must be in respect of subject matter that is directly related to the duties typically performed by an operator.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (5). (6) The annual number of hours for training requirements set out in the Table to this section is the minimum number of hours for training and is comprised of a minimum number of hours of continuing education, including a mandatory training course approved by the Director, and on-the-job practical training.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (6). (7) The owner or operating authority shall ensure that records are maintained for at least five years of all on-the-job practical training completed by the operators employed in the subsystem, including the names of the operators who attend training, the dates of the training, the method used for training, the instructor, the duration of each training session and the subjects covered.  O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29 (7). (8) Revoked: O. Reg. 461/16, s. 11. TABLE   Annual TRAINING FOR OPERATORS  Type and Class of Subsystem Where the Operator is Employed   Training Requirements   Minimum Total Hours 

  Limited Groundwater or Limited Surface Water   7 hours or more of continuing education, with the remaining hours to at least the minimum total as on-the-job practical training    20 

  Class I Water Treatment or Class I Distribution or Class I Distribution and Supply   7 hours or more of continuing education, with the remaining hours to at least the minimum total as on-the-job practical training    30 

  Class II Water Treatment or Class II Distribution or Class II Distribution and Supply   12 hours or more of continuing education, with the remaining hours to at least the minimum total as on-the-job practical training   35 

  Class III Water Treatment or Class III Distribution or Class III Distribution and Supply   14 hours or more of continuing education, with the remaining hours to at least the minimum total as on-the-job practical training   40 

  Class IV Water Treatment or Class IV Distribution or Class IV Distribution and Supply   14 hours or more of continuing education, with the remaining hours to at least the minimum total as on-the-job practical training   50 O. Reg. 128/04, s. 29, Table. 30. Revoked: O. Reg. 461/16, s. 12.