Water and Wastewater Treatment Training
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training helps Managers and Supervisors build practical water resource management, climate action, and environmental sustainability capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
Training provider: EduCore Global Skills
Category: Water Resource Management, Climate Action, and Environmental Sustainability
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: Instructor-led classroom, Live online, In-house corporate training
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Course fees: KES 80,000
Course Overview
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training professional training from EduCore Global Skills.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training is an instructor-led professional training course offered by EduCore Global Skills for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking practical capability in Water Resource Management, Climate Action, and Environmental Sustainability.
EduCore Global Skills offers Water and Wastewater Treatment Training as Water Resource Management, Climate Action, and Environmental Sustainability training for Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives and related professionals. Delivery supports classroom, live online, and corporate cohorts in Nairobi, Kenya or by arrangement.
Who Should Attend
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Executives
- Department Heads
- Project Leads
- Professionals
- Technical staff
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Participants should bring relevant workplace examples where possible.
Course Modules
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Systems
Core competencies for Introduction to Water and Wastewater Systems.
- Water cycle, sources of water, and the urban water supply chain
- Types and characteristics of wastewater (domestic, industrial, stormwater)
- Water quality parameters (pH, turbidity, TSS, BOD, COD, nutrients, pathogens)
- Public health, environmental impacts, and the need for treatment
- Overview of treatment plant layouts and process flow
Regulations, Standards, and Compliance
Core competencies for Regulations, Standards, and Compliance.
- Drinking water standards (WHO guidelines and national standards)
- Effluent discharge standards and permits
- Water safety plans and risk-based approaches
- Sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance
- Roles of utilities, regulators, and consumers
Water Sources, Intake, and Preliminary Treatment
Core competencies for Water Sources, Intake, and Preliminary Treatment.
- Surface water and groundwater source assessment and protection
- Intake structures, pumping, and raw water transmission
- Screening, grit removal, and flow measurement
- Aeration and pre-oxidation
- Raw water quality monitoring and source water management
Drinking Water Treatment Processes
Core competencies for Drinking Water Treatment Processes.
- Coagulation and flocculation
- Sedimentation and clarification
- Filtration (rapid sand, slow sand, membrane)
- Disinfection (chlorination, UV, ozone) and disinfection by-products
- Fluoridation, corrosion control, pH adjustment, and softening
Wastewater Collection and Primary Treatment
Core competencies for Wastewater Collection and Primary Treatment.
- Sewer networks, pumping stations, and infiltration/inflow
- Primary treatment: sedimentation and primary clarifiers
- Equalization and flow management
- Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and industrial pretreatment
- Odor and corrosion control in collection systems
Secondary and Biological Wastewater Treatment
Core competencies for Secondary and Biological Wastewater Treatment.
- Principles of biological treatment and microbiology
- Activated sludge process: design, operation, and troubleshooting
- Attached growth systems (trickling filters, RBCs, MBBR)
- Membrane bioreactors (MBR) and sequencing batch reactors (SBR)
- Natural and low-cost systems (waste stabilization ponds, constructed wetlands)
Advanced and Tertiary Treatment
Core competencies for Advanced and Tertiary Treatment.
- Nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus)
- Tertiary filtration and polishing
- Advanced oxidation, activated carbon, and ion exchange
- Reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and desalination
- Water reuse and reclamation: standards and applications
Sludge and Biosolids Management
Core competencies for Sludge and Biosolids Management.
- Sludge characteristics, thickening, and stabilization
- Anaerobic and aerobic digestion
- Dewatering and drying technologies
- Biosolids reuse, land application, and disposal options
- Biogas recovery and energy generation
Plant Operation, Maintenance, and Process Control
Core competencies for Plant Operation, Maintenance, and Process Control.
- Daily operations, standard operating procedures, and record keeping
- Laboratory analysis and process monitoring
- Preventive maintenance and asset management
- Instrumentation, SCADA, and automation
- Troubleshooting common process problems and emergency response
Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Issues
Core competencies for Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Issues.
- Occupational health and safety (confined spaces, chemical handling, biological hazards)
- Energy efficiency and resource recovery
- Emerging contaminants (microplastics, PFAS, pharmaceuticals)
- Climate resilience, water scarcity, and decentralized systems
- Utility management, tariffs, community engagement, and workforce development
Training Focus
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training helps Managers and Supervisors build practical water resource management, climate action, and environmental sustainability capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Water and Wastewater Treatment Training delivered?
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.
What are the fees for Water and Wastewater Treatment Training?
The published course investment is KES 80,000. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.
How long is Water and Wastewater Treatment Training?
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.
Do participants receive a certificate for Water and Wastewater Treatment Training?
Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.
Where can I take Water and Wastewater Treatment Training?
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training is available in Nairobi, live online, and in-house corporate delivery by arrangement. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.
Who should attend Water and Wastewater Treatment Training?
Water and Wastewater Treatment Training is designed for Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives, Department Heads, Project Leads and organizations that need practical capability in Water Resource Management, Climate Action, and Environmental Sustainability.
What are the prerequisites for Water and Wastewater Treatment Training?
No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.
Register for Water and Wastewater Treatment Training or contact EduCore Global Skills.