Water and Wastewater Plant Operations
Treatment plants must meet discharge standards continuously with variable incoming loads. This course covers operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment processes reliably.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Treatment process stages and what each achieves
- 02Preliminary, primary and secondary treatment
- 03Biological process control and monitoring
- 04Sludge handling, treatment and disposal
- 05Chemical dosing, disinfection and safety
- 06Pumps, blowers and mechanical plant maintenance
- 07Discharge standards, sampling, and troubleshooting failures
What you will gain
- Explain the treatment process stages and their purpose
- Monitor process performance and adjust operation
- Manage variable incoming load and shock loads
- Maintain pumps, blowers and dosing equipment
- Meet discharge standards and sampling obligations
- Troubleshoot common process failures
Who should attend
- Water and wastewater plant operators
- Municipal engineering staff
- Maintenance staff at treatment works
- Environmental compliance officers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 3 to 7 May 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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