Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations

Class Description

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:

This qualification is aimed at persons who work or intend to work in the water and wastewater treatment plant and who seek recognition for essential skills in water and wastewater treatment works. This qualification will provide learners with a basic knowledge and understanding of the water and wastewater treatment works. Qualifying learners will be able to operate processes at a water and wastewater treatment works in line with the relevant legislation within the water sector. The qualifying learner will understand the implications on cost, health and the environmental conservation of water. This qualification forms the foundation for advancement or progression to the highest levels within the qualification learning pathways.

Qualifying learners will be competent in:

• Applying fundamental knowledge and understanding of current legislation specific to water and wastewater treatment.
• Operating processes at a water and wastewater treatment works.
• Demonstrating an understanding and knowledge of equipment to be used to perform water and wastewater treatment works.
• Communicating with team workers for effective shift take-over and hand-over.