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National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Operator)
With the introduction of new quality assurance and discharge limits, more specialised training is required to meet industry standards and qualified workers are in high demand. If you work with wastewater supply systems, this course will help you achieve higher professional standards and develop safer working practices.
Unlike earlier qualifications, on-site assessment of practical competence is now considered an essential component of water industry qualifications.
What skills will I learn?
Core skills and knowledge
- Workplace health and safety
- Impacts of hygiene on public health
- First aid
- Communication skills
- Basic relevant maths and science theory
- Process control
Wastewater treatment skills
- Design and operation of wastewater treatment and reticulation systems.
- Sampling and testing of wastewater.
- Sludge digestion and activated sludge.
- Oxidation ponds and aerated lagoons.
- Fixed growth reactors.
- Tertiary processes.
- Bio-solid and waste management.
- Pumping systems.
Qualification |
National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Operator); Level 3, 123 credits |
Length |
The course takes two years of part time study, including 20 days in the classroom. Alternatively, the majority of the course may be completed by distance learning. |
Requirements |
You will need access to an appropriate plant to fulfil the practical course component. The National Certificate is open-entry, so anyone may enrol. |
Course Fee is $6200* +GST per person.
* Special Conditions apply.
Updating your existing Qualification
There is scope to recognise prior learning from other qualifications and training. We offer a straightforward upgrade process for A, B and C grade holders to the new industry standard qualifications.
Click here to download a pdf brochure available from Water IT for more information.
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