
Water Network learners will be taught how to take responsibility for planning and developing courses of action, including, where relevant, responsibility for the work of others and how to exercise autonomy and judgement within broad parameters and to address the knowledge and understanding of the Management of Water Networks.
The qualification addresses the practical competencies required for the effective management of Water Networks Operations and provides evidence of organisational competence for Regulators and other stakeholders.
Overview of the Qualification – Main Themes
- Understand the regulatory and legislative framework in which the water industry operates, with particular emphasis on the impact of the framework on the operation and maintenance of the water network
- Understand the implications of water treatment on the water quality aspects of water networks
- Understand the impact of major components of water network on water quality and resilience of the water network
- Understand the water company’s clean water delivery systems for effective operational management of the water network
- Understand hydraulic principles in relation to the water network
- Understand best practice for leakage and demand management
- Understand best practice for management of water network assets
- Understand the importance and application of innovation within the Water Sector
- Understand the importance and application of resilience within the Water Sector
- Understand the management of the customer experience within water networks
Assessment
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge and/or skills described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Summary – Award
Level | 5 |
Number of Credits | 12 |
Guided Learning Hours | 120 |
Course Duration | 12 Days |
Course pre-requisites | There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. |
Summary – Certificate
Level | 5 |
Number of Credits | 24 |
Guided Learning Hours | 240 |
Course Duration | 12 Days |
Course pre-requisites | There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. |
More Information
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Role Suitability
This course is suitable for the following roles within the Water and Environmental Industries.
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