Risk Management for Wastewater Treatment (Micro-Credential)

The Certificate in applying Risk Management to Wastewater Treatment Management (Micro-credential) Level 5 is a classroom based course designed for those interested in wastewater treatment. To the existing Principles and Trends course it adds a case study and assessment which enables the Micro-credential to be awarded on successful completion of both.

Description

Course content:

Wastewater characteristics and biology
Wastewater treatment from pre-treatment to final disposal including primary, secondary and tertiary processes, sludge management, waste stabilisation ponds, on-site wastewater systems, anaerobic treatment
Longer term trends
Field trip to a treatment plant
Regulation/compliance and water reform
Efficiency with a spotlight on Carbon emissions
Analysis and review of wastewater information for environmental protection
Understanding components of a risk management plan for wastewater treatment
Planning and conducting a wastewater risk management assessment targeting resource consent requirements
Compilation of a report/presentation

Assessment information

Once you have completed the course there will be a report/presentation assessment that is required to be completed within 6 weeks of attending the course. On successful completion of the course and assessments you will be awarded the Certificate in applying Risk Management to Wastewater Treatment Management (Micro-credential).

Prerequisites

Open Entry.