Waste Water Treatment Process Operations training course

A 4 day training course for managers, technicians, team leaders and operatives who require an understanding of the principles, practices and processes involved in wastewater treatment.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• A greater understanding of the wastewater process.
• Improved communication with colleagues as a result of improved confidence in the subject.
• The course provides underpinning knowledge for NVQ qualifications Operating Process Plant: Waste Water Treatment.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Competent employees, better able to manage the wastewater process.
• Better documentation of records and risk assessments.

What you will learn

• Wastewater characteristics and the components of wastewater.
• BOD, COD and the other measures of wastewater strength.
• River water quality objectives and how the receiving waters are affected by pollution.
• Effluent discharge consents.
• The principles of the processes used in primary and secondary treatment of wastewater.
• Tertiary treatment options.
• Controlling and optimising the treatment process.
• Calculations for process optimisation.
• New wastewater treatment technologies.
• Sludge treatment and disposal.
• Responsibilities for health and safety, and carrying out risk assessments.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• You will receive a certificate of attendance from Develop Training.

How is this training delivered?

• Theory is delivered in the classroom but there is an emphasis on hands on practical training and a visit to a waste water operation.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners should bring safety boots/glasses, overalls and waterproof clothing.
• Learners can bring with them any materials used in their work, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.

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