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January 2025

Sampling and Testing for Water Treatment

22

Jan

Sampling and Testing for Water Treatment

Christchurch

Wed 22 Jan 2025

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Christchurch
  • $895.00 excl. GST

Wed 22 Jan 2025

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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.

Sampling and Testing for Wastewater

23

Jan

Sampling and Testing for Wastewater

Christchurch

Thu 23 Jan 2025

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Christchurch
Presented by
David Allan
  • $895.00 excl. GST

Thu 23 Jan 2025

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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.

29 - 30 Jan 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Palmerston North
Presented by
David Allan
  • $1,295.00 excl. GST

29 - 30 Jan 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 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.

February 2025

4 - 5 Feb 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Christchurch
Presented by
David Allan
  • $1,295.00 excl. GST

4 - 5 Feb 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 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.

17 - 21 Feb 2025

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Timaru
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

17 - 21 Feb 2025

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Waste Stabilisation Ponds remain the most common form of wastewater treatment in New Zealand. However, entry-level training for operators of Waste Stabilisation Ponds ended with significant changes to New Zealand Wastewater qualifications in 2019. WSP has recognised the need for qualification-based training by developing the new Certificate in Waste Stabilisation Ponds (Micro-credential), Level 3, 20 credits.

Principles and Trends Water Treatment

17

Feb

Principles and Trends Water Treatment

Lower Hutt

17 - 20 Feb 2025

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

  • Lower Hutt
  • $2,480.00 excl. GST

17 - 20 Feb 2025

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.

Risk Management for Water Treatment (Micro-Credential)

17

Feb

17 - 21 Feb 2025

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

  • Lower Hutt
  • $3,490.00 excl. GST

17 - 21 Feb 2025

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.

Backflow Prevention 2025

25

Feb

Backflow Prevention 2025

Hamilton

25 - 28 Feb 2025

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

  • Hamilton
  • $1,950.00 excl. GST

25 - 28 Feb 2025

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.

March 2025

Principles and Trends Wastewater Treatment

3

Mar

Principles and Trends Wastewater Treatment

Lower Hutt

3 - 6 Mar 2025

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

  • Lower Hutt
  • $2,480.00 excl. GST

3 - 6 Mar 2025

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.

3 - 7 Mar 2025

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

  • Lower Hutt
  • $3,490.00 excl. GST

3 - 7 Mar 2025

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.

Backflow Prevention 2025

10

Mar

Backflow Prevention 2025

Auckland

10 - 13 Mar 2025

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

  • Auckland
  • $1,950.00 excl. GST

10 - 13 Mar 2025

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.

MGD Foundation Course 2025

11

Mar

MGD Foundation Course 2025

Auckland

11 - 12 Mar 2025

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

  • Auckland
  • $2,830.00 excl. GST

11 - 12 Mar 2025

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).

On-site Wastewater Management - Level 4 (Micro credential)

12

Mar

12 Mar 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

2 x 2 day block courses

  • Christchurch
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

12 Mar 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

2 x 2 day block courses

This Micro credential is made up of two courses which each include online learning sessions, a 2 day face to face block course and assessment. To be able to complete this programme you need to be working within the Water Industry.

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

12

Mar

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

Christchurch

12 Mar 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

2 x 2 day block courses

  • Christchurch
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $6,900.00 excl. GST

12 Mar 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

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. Please note 2025 fees are not set yet, please use 2024 fees as a guide.

Backflow Prevention Refresher 2025

14

Mar

Backflow Prevention Refresher 2025

Auckland

Fri 14 Mar 2025

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

  • Auckland
  • $590.00 excl. GST

Fri 14 Mar 2025

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.

Thu 20 Mar 2025

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

  • Online
  • $1,680.00 excl. GST

Thu 20 Mar 2025

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.

April 2025

7 - 11 Apr 2025

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Waikato
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

7 - 11 Apr 2025

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Waste Stabilisation Ponds remain the most common form of wastewater treatment in New Zealand. However, entry-level training for operators of Waste Stabilisation Ponds ended with significant changes to New Zealand Wastewater qualifications in 2019. WSP has recognised the need for qualification-based training by developing the new Certificate in Waste Stabilisation Ponds (Micro-credential), Level 3, 20 credits.

Backflow Prevention 2025

8

Apr

Backflow Prevention 2025

Lower Hutt

8 - 11 Apr 2025

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

  • Lower Hutt
  • $1,950.00 excl. GST

8 - 11 Apr 2025

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.

MGD Foundation Course 2025

9

Apr

MGD Foundation Course 2025

Wellington

9 - 10 Apr 2025

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

  • Wellington
  • $2,830.00 excl. GST

9 - 10 Apr 2025

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).

15 - 16 Apr 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Auckland
Presented by
David Allan
  • $1,295.00 excl. GST

15 - 16 Apr 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 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.

May 2025

MGD Panel Recertification 2025 - face to face

1

May

MGD Panel Recertification 2025 - face to face

Wellington

Thu 1 May 2025

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

  • Wellington
  • $1,680.00 excl. GST

Thu 1 May 2025

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 8 May 2025

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

  • Online
  • $1,680.00 excl. GST

Thu 8 May 2025

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.

Backflow Prevention 2025

12

May

Backflow Prevention 2025

Christchurch

12 - 15 May 2025

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

  • Christchurch
  • $1,950.00 excl. GST

12 - 15 May 2025

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.

MGD Foundation Course 2025

13

May

MGD Foundation Course 2025

Christchurch

13 - 14 May 2025

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

  • Christchurch
  • $2,830.00 excl. GST

13 - 14 May 2025

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).

Backflow Prevention Refresher 2025

16

May

Backflow Prevention Refresher 2025

Christchurch

Fri 16 May 2025

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

  • Christchurch
  • $590.00 excl. GST

Fri 16 May 2025

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.

Backflow Prevention 2025

19

May

Backflow Prevention 2025

Nelson

19 - 22 May 2025

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

  • Nelson
  • $1,950.00 excl. GST

19 - 22 May 2025

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.

Backflow Prevention Refresher 2025

23

May

Backflow Prevention Refresher 2025

Nelson

Fri 23 May 2025

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

  • Nelson
  • $590.00 excl. GST

Fri 23 May 2025

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.

June 2025

Thu 5 Jun 2025

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

  • Online
  • $2,080.00 excl. GST

Thu 5 Jun 2025

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.

On-site Wastewater Management - Level 4 (Micro credential)

18

Jun

18 Jun 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

2 x 2 day block courses

  • Rotorua
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

18 Jun 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

2 x 2 day block courses

This Micro credential is made up of two courses which each include online learning sessions, a 2 day face to face block course and assessment. To be able to complete this programme you need to be working within the Water Industry.

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

18

Jun

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

Rotorua

18 Jun 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

2 x 2 day block courses

  • Rotorua
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $6,900.00 excl. GST

18 Jun 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

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. Please note 2025 fees are not set yet, please use 2024 fees as a guide.

September 2025

MGD Chair Certification and Recertification Course 2025

24

Sep

Wed 24 Sep 2025

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

  • Christchurch
  • $2,080.00 excl. GST

Wed 24 Sep 2025

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

The aim of the Chair Recertification 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, also share your experiences and gain knowledge from other Chairs.