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All our water utility training courses are aligned to the latest water regulations and cover water services, water treatment, waste water treatment and sewerage-related processes. The courses are directly linked to national qualifications with awarding bodies such as City & Guilds, giving employers confidence that their people have the correct skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively.

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National Water Hygiene Scheme (NWH)

Water hygiene training course for compliance when working on any aspect of the potable water supply. Water UK standards.

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Utility SHEA - Water (SHEA-W)

SHEA training course for an understanding of health, safety and environmental awareness and regulations within the water industry (EUSR card).

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British Water Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance (BW1)

Sewerage works training course for service engineers in the maintenance and operation of small sewage treatment plants.

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British Water Wastewater Treatment Plant Accredited Service Technician (including reaccreditation) Assessment (BW2)

Assessment for all modules and pre-requisites that must be approved so you can become an accredited service technician for a treatment plant.

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Waste Water Treatment Process Operations (WPO)

Waste water treatment training course for knowledge of wastewater treatment process operations and effects of discharges on the environment.

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Potable Water Treatment Operations (WTO)

Water operations training course for the processes involved in producing potable water. Develop skills for managing water treatment.

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Utility SHEA - Drains & Sewers (SHEA-DS)

SHEA training course providing uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness for all persons working in the drainage and sewerage industry.

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Pipe Sewer Condition Classification to MSCC5 (OS19X)

Sewerage training course for instruction to WRc Manual of Sewer Condition Classification. Course features categories of pipe sewer survey.

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Pipe Sewer Condition Classification to MSCC5 - Refresher (OS19X-R)

Refresher training course for those who hold OS19X/OS30X certification to the WRc Manual of Sewer Condition Classification – 5th Edition.

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Brick Sewer Condition Classification to MSCC5 (OS21X)

Sewerage training course for instruction to WRc Manual of Sewer Condition Classification. Course features brick sewer survey categories.

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Pipe Sewer Classification to HADDMS CD535 & CS551 (OS23X)

Sewerage training course for confidence and knowledge to recognise and code Pipe Sewer defects specific to Highways England standards CD535 & CS551.

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CCTV Inspection - Drain and Sewer Practical Camera Inspections (OS24)

Private drainage systems training course for skills, safety and knowledge to inspect and conduct CCTV surveys of private sewers and drains.

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Water Jetting Safety Awareness and Drain & Sewer Cleaning (WJ-SA/DS)

Drains and sewers training course for safe and effective cleaning operations using high pressure water jetting equipment.

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Water Jetting Safety Awareness Refresher (WJ-R)

Water Jetting training course for renewal of WJA qualification to enable safe use/supervision of high-pressure water jetting equipment for cleaning purposes.

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Pipe Sewer Condition Conversion to MSCC5 (OS30X)

Sewerage conversion training course for holders of pipe sewer condition classification qualifications. Standards to WRc Manual 5th edition.

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Water Jetting Pressure Washer (WJ-PW)

Water Jetting training course to provider the safety awareness of high-pressure water jetting equipment to enable the operator to work safely.

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Network Construction Operations (Water) Level 1 Assistant (NCO1W)

NCO course to assist with water main and service construction and to achieve the Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water).

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Network Construction Operations Water Level 2 Service Laying (NCO2WS)

NCO Water Level 2 training course for skills of operatives involved in laying water services. EUSR qualification.

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Network Construction Operations Water Level 2 Main Laying (NCO2WM)

NCO Water Level 2 training course for skills of operatives for laying water mains. EUSR qualification.

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Main Laying Upskill NCO Water - 180mm to 315mm (MLUW)

NCO programme for operatives who require certification and accreditation to install water mains of pipe diameter 180mm - 315mm.

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Main Laying Upskill NCO Water - Above 315mm (MLUW2)

NCO programme for all operatives who require certification and accreditation to install water mains of pipe diameter above 315mm.

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Network Construction Operations Water Level 2 Repair & Maintenance (NCO2WRM)

NCO Water Level 2 training course for operatives in the maintenance and repair of water mains and services. EUSR qualification.

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Multi Utility Butt Fusion Jointing up to 355mm (MUBF)

Utility training course for main layers to undertake joining of Polyethylene pipe safely using butt fusion welding of PE pipes up to 355mm.

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Multi Utility Electrofusion Jointing up to 355mm (MUEF)

Utility training course for service and main layers to undertake joining Polyethylene pipe safely with electro fusion welding of PE pipe up to 355mm.

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Multi Utility Large Diameter Fusion Jointing above 400mm (MULDF)

Utility training course for main layers in Polyethylene distribution to undertake fusion welding of PE pipes above 400mm diameter.

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Safe Control of Mains Connections (SCMC) EUSR (SCMC)

Water training course for how to plan safe control and execute routine mains connections. Benefits mains and service laying operations.

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Water Mains Commissioning (WMC)

Water training course to effectively carry out a water mains commission using current industry guidelines. Meet WIRS requirements for testing and disinfection.

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Essential training for the water utility industry

Develop Training’s courses are designed to help water companies and contractors support the essential skills needed to guarantee the sustainability of water utility supply in the UK.

Each course caters for individuals with a specific amount of knowledge; there are beginner courses suitable for entry level delegates through to the refresher courses for experienced professionals.

Delivered from Develop Training’s specially-equipped training centres nationwide, the courses enable delegates to gain hands-on experience with a full range of up to date industrial equipment. Alternatively, provided that suitable practical facilities are available, courses can be delivered on customer premises.

National qualifications

Develop Training enjoys close working relationships with a number of awarding bodies, through which we make a positive contribution to the development of national and company standards.

Professional accreditations