Educational Services

Water Well Technician Course 

THIS COURSE OF STUDY IS DIRECTOR-APPROVED UNDER R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 903 (WELLS)

Since 2003 and in response to improperly trained persons working on drinking water systems causing illnesses (e.g., Walkerton Ontario incident), the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the ministry) requires all new well technician licence applicants obtain a course of study of at least 30 hours approved by the ministry’s appointed Director.  

Advantages of taking this course with Lusk Geo Inc. 

The course offers the following advantages to applicants and their companies compared to other approved courses:  

1. The course instructor, Warren Lusk, has over 36 years of experience with the Ministry of the Environment. 
   Warren has been the “go-to” subject matter expert for water well policy implementation, compliance and enforcement work for the ministry over several years.   
   As a result and based on Warren’s own unique case study examples, the applicant will develop a strong understanding of:  
   • the rules,   
   • the logic behind the rules, and   
   • the ministry’s expectations.  
2. The course is only 30 hours, unlike other ministry approved courses currently being offered.  
3. The course is offered anywhere in Ontario. The course can be arranged to be offered at a location near the applicant’s work or home to help reduce the travel burden to the applicant.  
4. The course is offered at any time throughout the year and at any time throughout the week. 
   The course can be arranged to be offered at any time throughout the entire year and any time during the week to help meet an applicant’s and company’s busy schedules.  
   In some cases, the course schedule does not have to run on consecutive days and can be split to accommodate the applicant’s needs (e.g., 2 days a week over a 2 to 3 week period).  
5. The course is not restricted by minimum or maximum enrolment numbers. 
   Depending on the desired training location, the course can be offered to various sized groups including a single individual.  
6. The fee covers all expenses for the instructor and location.  

Additional Course Details 

Water Wells in Ontario: Rules, Exemptions and Best Management Practices covers topics on well:  

• construction (including equipment installation and repairs),   
• maintenance, 
• abandonment, 
• reporting, and 
• licensing. 

The course is designed for all persons who work at the construction of any type of well (e.g., water supply well, test hole, dewatering well) and the installation of equipment in a well (e.g., pumps, testing, sampling equipment).  

The course offers diagrams, photographs and videos to help clarify the rules and best management practices.  

The course is based on the following ministry publications:   

• Water Supply Wells – Requirements and Best Management Practices Manual, and 
• Test Holes and Dewatering Wells – Requirements and Best Management Practices Manual. 

Course Fee – $2,212.39 excluding HST   

For additional information and registration please contact Lusk Geo Inc. at info@luskgeo.com.