In general, you usually need a high school diploma and relevant industry or college courses. You may need on-the-job training and related work experience. Most occupations require training or certification in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Statistical Process Control System (SPC), and other safety-related programs. To be a water and waste plant operator, you must have courses in water pollution control and be certified in water distribution or treatment. Most recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma.

High School Diploma
Certificate

Machinery
Monitoring
Attention to details
Computer literacy

Machine Shop
Sciences
Math
Computer Basics