Course content includes:

• WorkSafe BC regulations pertaining to mobile equipment,
• Motor Vehicle Act,
• National Safety Code,
• WorkSafe BC Regulations,
• Basics of air brakes,
• Pre-trip inspection of truck,
• Pre-trip inspection of the vactor-flushtruck,
• Vactor operations,
• Jet rodder operations,
• Root cutting,
• Hydro-digging,
• Dumping the hopper,
• Seat belt use,
• Starting the auxiliary engine,
• Filling with water and where it is permitted,
• Use of a fire hydrant,
• Setting up to flush pipes,
• Setting up for Vactor operations,
• Proper lights to use when sweeping,
• Proper cleaning of the flushtruck,
• Parking requirements,
• Post-trip inspection.

Practical training includes:

• Basics of air brakes,
• Pre-trip inspection of truck,
• Pre-trip inspection of the vactor-flushtruck,
• Vactor operations,
• Jet rodder operations,
• Root cutting,
• Hydro-digging,
• Dumping the hopper,
• Seat belt use,
• Starting the auxiliary engine,
• Filling with water and where it is permitted,
• Use of a fire hydrant,
• Setting up to flush pipes,
• Setting up for Vactor operations,
• Proper lights to use when sweeping,
• Proper cleaning of the flush-truck,
• Parking requirements,
• Post-trip inspection.

At the conclusion of the theory segment of the course, operators will be required to complete a written quiz. At the conclusion of the practical training segment of the course, operators will be assessed for competency.  The instructor will discuss the final assessment with each operator.