Upcoming Courses

Tue 14 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

Correct sampling practices are essential for accurate knowledge and quality control. The WSP Environmental Training Centre delivers a Drinking Water Sampling and testing course to demonstrate the principles and practices behind collecting and transporting representative samples for testing.

Wed 15 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

Correct sampling practices are essential for accurate knowledge and quality control. The WSP Environmental Training Centre delivers a Drinking Water Sampling and testing course to demonstrate the principles and practices behind collecting and transporting representative samples for testing.

Thu 16 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

Correct sampling practices are essential for accurate knowledge and quality control. The WSP Environmental Training Centre delivers a Wastewater Sampling and testing course to demonstrate the principles and practices behind collecting and transporting representative samples for testing.

Thu 30 Jul 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Chair Certification and Recertification course is now available to be completed online with a mix of online activities and live MS Teams sessions on the day you have registered for. The aim of the course is to enable Chairs whose certification expires to gain re-certification and for potential new Chairs to gain endorsement, develop the skills and behaviours required of a Chair and to share your experiences and gain knowledge from other Chairs.

3 - 6 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Principles and Trends - Water Treatment is a classroom based course developed for those interested in drinking water treatment. Over four busy days experts from WSP cover core water treatment science and processes, and recent changes to legislation, illustrated by visits to operating treatment plants.

3 - 7 Aug 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This new 15 credit Micro-credential is a classroom based course designed for those interested in water 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.

Thu 6 Aug 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The aim of the Panel Recertification course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It also helps further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

Thu 13 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

This online course is designed for those who have little or no knowledge of the Resource Management Act (RMA). The course is also suited to those who are looking to do the Making Good Decisions Foundation course and are looking for a bridging course.

17 - 20 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Backflow Prevention full 4 day course is delivered with a blend of classroom based theory and hands on practical learning. The course involves both theory and practical assessment to relevant NZQA unit standards. Successful completion of the course will allow people to apply to the relevant local authority and register with them to become an Independently Qualified Person (IQP) to carry out backflow work in that area.

17 - 20 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Principles and Trends - Wastewater Treatment is a classroom based course developed for those interested in wastewater treatment. Over four busy days experts from WSP cover core wastewater treatment science and processes, and recent changes to legislation, illustrated by visits to operating treatment plants. This course finishes at 12.00pm on the last day.

17 - 21 Aug 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

18 - 19 Aug 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course offers to equip employees in the pipeline installation and maintenance industry with the essential skills and knowledge to ensure the effective disinfection of water reticulation pipework. This is a new NZQA micro-credential qualification (Level 3, 10 credits) that will enable learners to gain an understanding of pathogens, chlorination and dechlorination processes, water quality monitoring, and adherence to regulatory standards.

31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Backflow Prevention full 4 day course is delivered with a blend of classroom based theory and hands on practical learning. The course involves both theory and practical assessment to relevant NZQA unit standards. Successful completion of the course will allow people to apply to the relevant local authority and register with them to become an Independently Qualified Person (IQP) to carry out backflow work in that area.

Tue 1 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

Correct sampling practices are essential for accurate knowledge and quality control. The WSP Environmental Training Centre delivers a Drinking Water Sampling and testing course to demonstrate the principles and practices behind collecting and transporting representative samples for testing.

Wed 2 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

Correct sampling practices are essential for accurate knowledge and quality control. The WSP Environmental Training Centre delivers a Wastewater Sampling and testing course to demonstrate the principles and practices behind collecting and transporting representative samples for testing.

Fri 4 Sep 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

The Backflow Prevention Refresher Course is a one-day course with a mix of classroom based theory, to make sure you have the latest industry knowledge and best practice, and also hands on practical learning and assessment. It will ensure you still have all the skills and knowledge required to test and inspect backflow devices.

9 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

2 x 2 Day Block courses

This Micro credential is made up of 2 x 2 day face to face courses, online learning and assessment. To be able to complete this programme you need to be working within the Water Industry.

9 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

2 x 2 Day Block courses

Put your problem solving skills to the test and design systems with real-world applications by skilling up with this On-site Wastewater Management Systems Design qualification.

15 - 16 Sep 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The aim of the Foundation course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to guide them through the ethical, legal and practical requirements of decision making under Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

23 - 24 Sep 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

If you have already attended a Principles and Trends course or a certificate or diploma level course you can use this as Recognition of prior learning (RPL) to attend a two day course which includes a field trip and case study and assessment.

Thu 24 Sep 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Panel Recertification course now has the option of an Interactive Online course with a mix of online activities and live sessions run through MS Teams throughout the day. The aim of the course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of a prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It will also help further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

Thu 1 Oct 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The aim of the Panel Recertification course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It also helps further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

7 - 8 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

If you have already attended a Principles and Trends course or a certificate or diploma level course you can use this as Recognition of prior learning (RPL) to attend a two day course which includes a field trip and case study and assessment.