CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Ontario First Nation Technical Services
  Corporation
• Presentation
• For Tribal Councils, Large First nations and
  Unaffiliated First Nations
• Prepared by
• Mohammed N. Karim, M.Eng, P.Eng.
• October 10 11, 2007
• Toronto, Ontario

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• History of OFNTSC Delivery of CRTP
• CRTP plays a major role in the delivery of safe
  water to First Nations people.
• CRTP delivered using OFNTSC staff (2) and
  contract trainers for the past 4 years
• Contracted training by Genivar/ MacViro
  Consultants completed on March 31, 2007.
• 48 communities received CRTP training in
  2006-2007 using OFNTSC and contracted trainers.
• Plant operators were issued with CEU
  certificates.

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Current Status of CRTP
• Since April 2007, CRTP, hands-on, is being
  delivered by two OFNTSC employees, N. Paul and A.
  Armstrong
• The OFNTSC Executive Board has requested a
  proposal to deliver CRTP to all First Nations.
• After reviewing several options, the Executive
  Board members have requested a proposal
  following a hub-model concept to deliver CRTP to
  all First Nations.
• This proposal is meant to address the CRTP needs
  with hands-on approach and on-site repairs by the
  trainers following a hub-model approach in future
  possibly 2008.
• This proposal once approved by the Board and
  INAC for funding will be implemented for all
  First Nations.
• A separate proposal is being developed for one
  year and is proposed to implement in the near
  future.
• Advertisement has been placed for hiring First
  Nation trainers as requested by the Executive
  Board.

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Highlights of the Hub-Model Based Proposal
• A proposal for CRTP delivery using a hub-model
  concept was submitted to Executive Committee.
  They requested some modifications. These are
  being made.
• The OFNTSC Board provided approval for liability
  insurance so that trainers could assist plant
  operators in carrying out repairs during the
  trainers visit.
• Any specialized repair works will be contracted
  out.
• On approval of the Board, OFNTSC will submit the
  proposal to INAC.

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL

• Highlights of the Hub Based Proposal
• The proposal allows for expanding CRTP to all
  First Nations in Ontario
• It proposes having a trainer at each Tribal
  Council to deliver the training to their First
  Nations. In some instances nearby Large First
  Nations will also receive CRTP training through
  a Tribal Council.
• OFNTSC will directly deliver CRTP training to 21
  Unaffiliated First Nations and three Large First
  Nations (Mohawks of Akwesasne, Mohawks of the Bay
  of Quinte and Six Nations).
• The CRTP training will include hands-on
  training using the OETC approved training manual.
• Operators will receive CEUs.
• The proposal identifies the need for 19 trainers
  including 15 working from the Tribal Council
  offices.

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Highlights of the Hub Based Proposal
• The proposal includes an emergency repair fund
  that will allow trainers to undertake emergency
  repairs. This should help with the reduction of
  BWAs.
• The hands-on training records will be used by
  the plant operators in their submission for
  license renewals as required by OETC in addition
  to specialized class room training records.

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Training Materials
• CRTP modules for hands-on training and CEU
  values.
• All the training modules are being upgraded by
  the University of Guelph in contract with OFNTSC
  using partial funding from HRSDC .
  

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT
Module Title CEUs
Module 1 Miscellaneous 0.2
Module 2 Plan Reading 0.2
Module 3 Chemicals 2.5
Module 4 Pumps Motors 2.5
Module 5 Filters 2.0
Module 6 Sewage System 2.5
Module7 Water distribution 2.0
Module 8 Intake/wells 1.2
Module 9 Valves 2.5
Module 10 Controls Instruments 1.8
Module 11 Plant Heating Systems 2.4
Module 12 Record Keeping 0.8
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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Training Materials
• The following are additional Director Approved
  courses from CRTP

Subjects CEUs
Basic Mathematics 2.5
Confined Space Entry 2.5
Operator-In-Training Manual 3.7
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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Challenges for CRTP
• Due to the high demand for qualified operators,
  it is difficult to recruit and retain experienced
  and certified trainers.
• Salaries for trainers has gone up and as a result
  funding agency should consider increased funding
  levels for CRTP.
• Other training providers are forming partnerships
  to provide SWOP based services. Some question
  the need for CRTP in these First Nations
• Travel costs by the trainers in the north is
  expensive.
• Travel is influenced by weather, especially
  during winter, thereby adding to costs.
• Trainers are usually not certified trades people.
  As a result trades related activities should not
  be undertaken by the trainers.
  

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CRTP PROPOSAL FOR A HUB-MODEL CONCEPT

• Summary
• CRTP still has a role to play in the delivery of
  safe potable water in First Nations
• Funding needs to be increased and new delivery
  concept is being developed.
• OFNTSC is preparing for INAC consideration, a
  proposal that assists all First Nations through
  their Tribal Council and OFNTSC.
• First Nations are grouped into hubs for service
  delivery.