What our learners say about our courses and qualifications – Learning & Development Associates

L5 Certificate in Developer Services for the Water & Environmental Industries

I found all the sessions valuable. In particular, the sessions on hydraulics, the construction of water mains, service pipes and meters, sewer design, and components were especially engaging, as they encouraged interaction, discussions, and the exchange of opinions (Feb 25)

It was very enlightening listening to the vast knowledge and experience of the tutor (April 2025)

The course was very well presented by an informative, knowledgeable, and extremely resourceful presenter with good resources (April 2025)

L5 Certificate in Developer Services for the Water & Environmental Industries
L5 Management of Wastewater Treatment

L5 Management of Wastewater Treatment

Biological growth and tertiary treatment were relatively new to me
and with tutor support I gained a lot of knowledge (November 2024)

Generally I found the course useful as it has help set a benchmark for the areas I am knowledgeable about and the areas I need to focus on more. My tutor kept me engaged throughout and made challenging subjects like hydraulics easier to understand. As well as being extremely supportive to anyone who needed additional help / time. (May 2025)

The way my tutor explained BOD was the best teaching I have had, much better than to my university lectures! It was explained in a more practical way which made it more accessible (May 2025)

L5 Management of Water Production

As an ICA manager this training will help me to better configure, calibrate and manage process instruments. It will also help me better manage ICA projects and process modifications in the area of automation (November 2024)

I found the teaching on hydraulics very helpful, I haven’t been trained in it before, it was extremely relevant to the water industry and I liked that it was interactive. Our tutor was vas very good at explaining the calculations to everyone (March 2025)

This course has improved my confidence in my understanding of the roles of other teams, I feel I understand them more clearly and this means that I can interact with them more effectively (March 2025)

L5 Management of Water Production
L5 Management of Water Network

L5 Management of Water Network

I have found every topic of the course so far very helpful as it has confirmed my existing knowledge of the key areas covered throughout the 3 days and I have learned new earning new skills. My tutor delivered the course brilliantly and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough as a lecturer. (May 2025)

I have increased the depth of my understanding of how regulators operate and the related legislation (May 2025)

I found the water network management and the economics of leakage were particularly useful, as management of the network relates directly to my current role and a greater appreciation for the cost of leakage will allow me to prioritise more effectively. Regular breakout sessions and group exercises helped cement the information being taught. (April 2025)

General Comments

My tutor was great, a highly knowledgeable guy and his teaching style and delivery made the whole course insightful and fun (May 2025)

It was very enlightening listening to the vast knowledge and experience of the tutor (April 2025)

The course was very well presented by an informative, knowledgeable, and extremely resourceful presenter with good resources (April 2025)

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