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Registration Opens November 1, 2027

Advanced Drainage Course

Overview

The Advanced Drainage Course is a requirement to upgrade a Class "B" Machine Operator licence to a Class "A" Machine Operator licence.

This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, plan, and design agricultural subsurface drainage works. It includes instruction and practice in the design and installation of drainage works under the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act (ADTIA).

The Advanced Drainage Course is a blended learning program that includes online learning, classroom instruction, practical learning, and a final exam. The course includes:

• A two-hour Advanced Drainage Course Review eLearning course
• Five days of classroom training and practical learning
• A final exam written on the last day of the course

What You Will Learn

Participants will receive instruction and practical training in the following areas:

• Operator roles, responsibilities, and requirements
• Site assessment
• Legislation and the environment
• Drainage system design
• Construction and materials

Who Should Enroll

• Contractors who install agricultural drainage works in Ontario
• Drainage machine operators who want to upgrade from a Class B Machine Operator Licence to a Class A Machine Operator licence under the ADTIA

Priority registration is given to individuals who require this training for Licencing purposes under the ADTIA. Out-of-province participants, or individuals who do not require an operator licence, will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when space becomes available.

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants that:

• Complete the eLearning course
• Attend the classroom training and complete all required assignments
• Achieve a total score of 75% or higher for all assignments, quizzes, and exams

Offerings

Offering 1:  Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12, 2027

Location
Marden Community Centre
7368 Wellington Rd. 30
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2

Registration Requirements

Policies

• Late registrations cannot be accepted after the registration deadline
• Course fees are transferable
• If the course is cancelled by the organizer a full refund will be provided

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Primary Drainage Course is required to enrol in the Advanced Drainage Course.

 

Fee: To be announced

Lunch and a light breakfast is included each day.

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